“As part of Brilliant Earth’s production standards, we apply a protective layer over the meteorite material in order to safeguard it from moisture," ensures Atlas. When inlaid into a ring crafted in tungsten, titanium, or another hard metal, it makes for a ring that can withstand the tests of time.”Ī con, however, is that meteorite is prone to oxidization because it contains a high amount of iron. Precious metal meteorite rings are closer to $1,000.Īs for durability, Atlas says considering meteorite rings are originally derived from an extinct planet’s core, several billions of years ago, the jewelry is extremely strong and resistant. Rust agrees, saying, "Meteorite is made up of metal elements, primarily metallic iron-nickel, making it very hard and durable on its own. Rust says, “Pricing runs the gamut depending on the ring metal, amount of meteorite, and other materials in a design.” For a thinner, single inlay meteorite ring crafted in an alternative metal, you can expect to pay about $400. After all, finding the perfect partner is a pretty astronomical feat!”Īhead, Atlas and Rust explain everything to know about meteorite wedding bands.Įverything to Know About Wedding Bands Pros and Cons of Meteorite RingsĬonsidering that the material is rarer than platinum, meteorite jewelry has a surprisingly modest price tag. “Meteorite is such a perfect material to incorporate into a ring to make it something extraordinary. Jeweler Johan Rust compares a meteorite ring to a snowflake: no two are the same. The resulting crystalline pattern is very distinct and unique. The material's striated design, known as a Widmanstätten pattern (figures of long nickel-iron crystals), is formed by bands of alloys called kamacite (nickel-iron found in meteorites) and taenite (a mineral found naturally on Earth, mostly in iron meteorites).Īccording to jeweler Ryan Atlas, what makes meteorite rings so special are their natural patterns, which are the result of nickel-iron crystals growing as the heated meteorite cools very slowly over millions of years. Nothing formed on Earth is quite like meteorite. Experts estimate that meteorite material travels at an estimated speed of seven miles per second. And although you’ll eventually see a patina of wear over time-the etching and crystals will appear muted-meteorite can easily be re-etched and refinished, so it will look as gorgeous as it did the day you slipped it on.Meteorite is a piece of a comet, asteroid, or meteoroid that passes through the atmosphere and reaches the surface of a planet or the moon. The metal is oiled every time it’s refinished, so it resists rusting and cracking, though I would avoid leaving it in a pool of water for long periods of time. Bands typically range from $900 to $1,100. In fact, the material’s durability is one of the many reasons behind its rise in popularity, though the wallet-friendly price point doesn’t hurt, either. A mixture of iron and steel, and reinforced with the backing of another metal, it’s made to take a beating. If budget allows, try a custom approach by framing the space-age material with a simple, stunning row of white and black diamonds.īut make no mistake: meteorite is more than just a pretty face. It can be inlaid into any precious metals, including gold or platinum, and looks especially beautiful when contrasted with a light shiny metal, like white gold. One of the biggest selling points of the otherworldly material is how accommodating it is. Though meteorite is famously rustic in appearance, it can certainly be dressed up.
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