Muonionalusta meteorite ring

Tantalum has a density of The 8mm width really allows you to see so well the etchings in this meteorite, and the pattern is mesmerising whichever way you turn it.

I made a meteorite ring and I can't believe I'm wearing a shooting star! The inside of the ring is made with sterling silver. This is by far the coolest ring I've ever made so I hope you enjoy watching the process. This piece of Muonionalusta meteorite was sent to me by Alex from RingcraftUK - check out his store here for the freshest ring making supplies in Europe:. Ring Making Online Courses Want to learn the craft of making rings?

Muonionalusta meteorite ring

Tantalum has a density of The solid meteorite sits in a tantalum liner for comfort fit. The meteorite is of Muonionalusta type, and therefore you can see the terrific patterns shimmering through the brushed texture of this ring. Every ring is different due to the nature of the meteorite and patterns. To think that this special meteorite has endured 4 ice ages, makes it remarkable that its now in this ring, it will definitely be a talking point when you wear it. As you move the ring the pattern seems to change in different lights and however differently you turn it, you'll see a different etching. The ring is laser engraved inside with our logo of Meteorite and Tantalum. Exchange of finger size If you are unsure of your required finger size, we are happy for you to order several sizes or styles to try and return any unwanted rings for a refund. UK only We will exchange rings free of charge for the 1st exchange. Subsequent exchanges will be charged at our 1st Class rate. International All exchanges will be charged at your current international rate of postage.

Subsequent exchanges will be charged at our 1st Class rate. UK Sizes P to Z. The Muonianalusta is an iron meteorite and is world renowned for the beautiful patterns contained within the metal.

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Other fragments have been found in a bykilometre The meteorite was first described in by Professor A. Studies have shown it to be the oldest discovered meteorite impacting the Earth during the Quaternary Period, about one million years ago. It is quite clearly part of the iron core or mantle of a planetoid, which shattered into many pieces upon its fall on our planet. It was unearthed from a glacial moraine in the northern tundra. It has a strongly weathered surface covered with cemented faceted pebbles.

Muonionalusta meteorite ring

In the far reaches of northern Scandinavia, hidden beneath the mesmerizing Northern Lights, lies the oldest meteorite ever discovered - the legendary Muonionalusta meteorite. With a unique birthmark and a story that spans over a million years, this iron meteorite is a true marvel of nature. This fine octahedron, classified as an iron meteorite due to its composition of iron, nickel, and cobalt, fell from the skies over a million years ago, landing in northern Scandinavia, just west of the Swedish-Finnish border. For four ice ages, the Muonionalusta meteorite remained hidden, waiting for humans to discover its secrets. This pattern is what gives the Muonionalusta meteorite its remarkable beauty. The Swedish Muonionalusta meteorite is known as the oldest meteorite discovered so far. It belongs to the iron core of a planetary body and is therefore classified as an iron meteorite mainly composed of iron, nickel and cobalt formed by alternating ferrite and nickel. Richard "Dick" Pugh, a meteorite hunter, has been searching for these heavenly bodies for over 30 years. His passion for meteorites has led him on an extraordinary journey, but not without personal sacrifices.

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A Signature will be required upon delivery. That being said I managed to get the diameter to International All exchanges will be charged at your current international rate of postage. I've found a cool tool for my Foredom Flex Shaft called a "Split Mandrel" that makes cleaning up the inside of silver rings super easy. I have a nifty ring stretcher tool that is super useful for making ring to right size so I used that a few times to expand the ring. The solid meteorite sits in a tantalum liner for comfort fit. The 8mm width really allows you to see so well the etchings in this meteorite, and the pattern is mesmerising whichever way you turn it. This ring started life as a 0. It is a remarkable feature, considering the meteorite's billion-year journey through the vastness of space before becoming a cherished part of Earth's story. This piece of Muonionalusta meteorite was sent to me by Alex from RingcraftUK - check out his store here for the freshest ring making supplies in Europe:. When I'd created the inner silver sleeve of the ring I was able to determine the diameter of the hole needed in the meteorite. Related products:. The ample width of the ring displays the intricate etchings of the Muonionalusta meteorite, revealing a captivating pattern that seems to dance and change as the ring moves. I mounted the blank which was now starting to look ring shaped on to an expanding mandrel and then used a carbide cutting tool to machine the outside diameter down.

A gorgeous ring carved from a Muonionalusta meteorite with rhodium plating. Meteorites are rocks that fall to the earth's surface from space. Often originating from asteroid and comet fragments that travel through space till crossing our planetary path, as the effects of gravity pull the meteoroid enough to fall through the planet's atmosphere.

When drilling steel it's essential to run the drill bit slowly and use plenty of cutting fluid to keep the temperature of the drill bits down. The ring is laser engraved inside with our logo of Meteorite and Tantalum. To think that this special meteorite has endured 4 ice ages, makes it remarkable that its now in this ring, it will definitely be a talking point when you wear it. This ring started life as a 0. With a 20mm hole drilled in the meteorite I was able to use a boring tool to expand the inner diameter. At this stage I had a D shaped piece of silver which needed to be made into a ring shape. All engraved items are non-returnable. The pattern you see on the ring is not man made - it is formed over millions of years as the rock cools while hurtling through space. Luckily RingCraftUK supplied me with a piece of meteorite that was pre-machined specifically to be a ring blank. After cutting my metal I filed down the edge I had just sawn so it was nice and smooth and then I got the ring ready for soldering. Exchange of finger size If you are unsure of your required finger size, we are happy for you to order several sizes or styles to try and return any unwanted rings for a refund. After 20 minutes in the pickle the ring was free of any excess soldering flux and oxidisation. Please email us prior to returning an item so we can forward our returns email to you. Buy Now.