Description:

South Africa, Namibia, fall dates to prehistoric times, meteorite discovered by Captain J.E. Alexander in 1838 CE. This stunning pendant is a contemporary design featuring a beautiful slice of the Gibeon meteorite set in a high quality 88.8% silver and gilt bail and bezel, containing a faceted emerald! The Gibeon meteorite fell during prehistoric times in Namibia and was named for the closest town. The Nama people used fragments of this meteorite to make tools and weapons. Its crystal structure is a quintessential example of fine octahedrite and its so-called Widmanstatten pattern (Thomson structure) is admired by designers and collectors. This pendant is strung on a modern cord as a wearable piece. Size of pendant: 1.75" L x 1.4" W (4.4 cm x 3.6 cm); cord: 21" L (53.3 cm); silver quality: 88.88%; weight: 6.8 grams

Provenance: private Dodge collection, Louisville, Colorado, USA; purchased at the Denver Gem and Mineral Show, 2022

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  • Condition: Constructed in modern times and strung on a modern cord as a wearable necklace. Intact and excellent.

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