Meteorite Cufflinks
We went on an epic buying trip and have hit the space rock jackpot! Campo Del Cielo MeteoritesĀ from Argentina. š„ Meteorites average ~2/3" wide at their widest point Each weighs ~5g Origin: Campo del Cielo, Argentina / Space Meteorite composition: 92% iron; 6% nickel, 2% trace minerals Bullet back cufflink hardware Cufflink hardware is soldered directly to the meteorite One of a kind Due to the high iron content, a clear protective finish has been applied to help prevent rusting. Handmade by us, and the universe. Please allow for slight variations in color, shape and size of the specimens Campo del Cielo translates to "Field of Heaven."Ā Though it fell to Earth more than 4000 years ago, this meteorite was first discovered in 1576 by a Spanish military expedition, searching for a source of iron. Scientists believe that - like other iron meteorites - the Campo del Cielo mass originated within the Asteroid Belt located between Mars and Jupiter, and probably formed around the same time a