Campo del Cielo Iron Meteorite from Argentina - Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver

An iron meteorite pendant from Campo del Cielo, Argentina, in 925 sterling silver. The selected fragment shows characteristic fusion crust remnants on the exterior; the last seconds of atmospheric entry are preserved as an oxidized patina.

The atmospheric entry of a meteorite occurs at speeds of 11-72 km/s. The outer layer heats up to over 1500°C due to friction and melts, while the core remains cosmically cold (-270°C). This temperature difference is an authenticity marker.

Campo del Cielo extends over a 60 km strewn field with 24 documented impact craters. The impact age was determined to be approximately 4000 years, based on radiocarbon-datable charcoal, making it the most recent documented large meteorite impact.

The handcrafted sterling silver bail holds the fragment in a simple, elegant jewelry form.

An Argentinian collector's piece of jewelry with fusion crust authenticity and a 4000-year documented impact history.