Nebula Fire Pendant - Birth of the Solar System Necklace - Allende Meteorite

An Allende Meteorite Necklace Made From Solar System Dust

This Allende meteorite necklace holds a glass-topped bead of fine meteorite dust. The meteorite formed about 4.5 billion years ago.

Product Details

• Bead: Glass-topped bead of fine-grained Allende dust
• Metal: Sterling silver backing and an 18 in chain
• Accent: Mica, added to suggest the heat and light of the Solar System's birth
• Made: Nebula Fire pendant, crafted at the Mini Museum workshop
• Includes: Display and storage box, plus an information card that serves as the certificate of authenticity

Dust From the Birth of the Solar System

Before the Sun, the Solar System was a swirl of dust and ice. The Allende meteorite holds clues from that time.

It fell over northern Mexico on February 8, 1969. It holds calcium-aluminum inclusions that formed as the early Solar System condensed.

A Meteorite Pendant to Wear

The Nebula Fire pendant turns that ancient dust into jewelry. A sterling silver backing frames the bead.

This meteorite pendant makes a striking gift for anyone who loves space. See more in our Natural History Collection.

Display and Care

Keep the Allende meteorite necklace dry. Store this Solar System necklace in its box between wears.

About Allende

Allende, source of this Solar System necklace, is the largest known carbonaceous chondrite. Its debris spread across about 30 miles. In 2020 scientists reported extraterrestrial proteins in it. It is often called the best-studied meteorite in history.

For More Reading from the Web

• Learn why the Allende meteorite matters to science. Allende Meteorite - The Planetary Society
• Read the supplier's page on this jewelry. Nebula Fire Page - Mini Museum