Surface of the Moon Collection: Genuine NWA 17679 Lunar Meteorite in .925 Silver Necklace - Handmade/One of a Kind w/ Lunar Moon Dust Infused Silver - Comes with COA
Experience the wonders of the universe in the most intimate way possible with our authentic meteorite jewelry. Handcrafted from fragments of genuine meteorites, our rings, necklaces and unique accessories are truly out of this world. Each piece is meticulously crafted to showcase the natural beauty of these extraterrestrial treasures, ensuring a one-of-a-kind piece that is as rare as it is romantic. To guarantee authenticity, every item comes with a certificate of authenticity, allowing you to cherish your celestial treasure for generations to come. Certified Lunar Name: NWA 17679 Stone: Lunar (Moon) Meteorite Accompanying gemstone(s): N/A Pendant Material: Silver Lunar/moon dust infused in silver pendant Chain: Silver Comes with: Certificate of Authenticity, Jewelry Box ***How do we know it’s from the Moon? *** Unlike Earth, the Moon has only an extremely tenuous exosphere and lacks the substantial atmospheric protection that shields our planet from most incoming meteoroids. As a result, asteroid impacts occur frequently on the lunar surface. These powerful collisions can eject lunar material into space, and on rare occasions, some of these fragments are propelled into Earth-crossing orbits. If a fragment survives its fiery passage through Earth's atmosphere and reaches the ground, it becomes known as a meteorite. When a suspected lunar meteorite is recovered—often by experienced meteorite hunters—a sample is submitted for scientific analysis. Using petrographic thin sections, chemical testing, and isotopic studies, Meteoriticists compare the specimen's composition to known lunar materials. Its lunar origin is then confirmed through a combination of mineralogical, chemical, and isotopic signatures that match lunar samples returned to Earth by NASA's Apollo missions. Once classified, these rare extraterrestrial specimens find their way into museums, universities, research collections, and private collections around the world. The Interstellar Collection, LLC is acknowledged by the IMCA (#3950), the Global Meteorite Association (GMA #042), the Meteorite Club and Strewnify. We unconditionally guarantee the authenticity of all of our meteorites.