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A piece of meteorite jewelry is a one-of-a-kind piece of art that comes from outer space. Anyone who has ever seen a shooting star has witnessed a meteor. A meteor is observed when a small piece of rock, floating in space, is pulled to Earth by gravity. The rock becomes very hot as it passes through the atmosphere, and the glowing trail creates a shooting star, also known as a meteor. If the rock survives the fall to Earth without being completely burned and destroyed in the atmosphere, it becomes a meteorite.

Sometimes a meteor is observed and then the observer finds the meteorite. This has happened just a little over a thousand times in recorded history. However, meteorites fall to Earth all the time without anyone watching. Tens of thousands of meteors have been been found simply laying on the ground. These small objects strike the Earth all the time, and very rarely are they large enough to case injury, property damage, or more than a small hole in the ground where they land.

The result of this natural phenomenon is thousands of tiny natural objects that have been found on the ground all over the world. Each meteorite is unique, shaped by its voyage through space, immense fall to Earth, and impact on the planet. Since ancient times, people have recognized meteorites as special and unique objects. Meteorites have been found in ancient grave sites and other sites of archeological significance. The desire to treasure these otherworldly objects transcends cultural boundaries and borders.

Today some artists use meteorites to create unique custom made rings. Meteorite jewelry is created using the smallest pieces of space debris. Rings and pendants are the most common pieces created to display meteorites, but some artists may find two meteorites similar enough to be fashioned into earrings. Every piece of meteorite jewelry is completely unique. A meteorite may even have a natural hole through which a chain can be threaded to create a necklace.

A really fine piece of jewelry will contain a meteorite that comes with its own story. Where was it found? When was it collected? What kind of material is it made from? Is it more like a piece of metal, or a stone? Most meteorites are collected from broad, open plains that have very few rocks.

The Great Plains of North America, the deserts of Africa and the Middle East, and large parts of Australia are common places for meteorites to be found. Prior to discovery on the surface of the Earth, the meteorite fell to the ground from an unimaginable height. Before that fall, it was a natural object, floating through space. Did it collide with an asteroid? Could it have floated over from a distant part of the galaxy over the course of centuries?

A meteorite can be a source of unending wonder. It is very fitting to treasure them like precious stones and wear them as objects of beauty. To wear a meteorite is to join with cultures and civilizations throughout history who have recognized how special these others are in recognizing something special and otherworldly.

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