{"product_id":"authentic-aletai-meteorite-slice-necklace","title":"Authentic Aletai Meteorite Slice Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolding this Authentic Aletai Meteorite Slice  Necklace is like wearing a piece of the early Solar System.\u003c\/strong\u003e This genuine slice of the famous Aletai meteorite formed more than \u003cstrong\u003e4.5 billion years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e, long before Earth existed. Forged within the metallic core of a massive asteroid, it journeyed through space before eventually arriving on Earth, making it a remarkable connection to our cosmic past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Details You Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eMeteorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Aletai Meteorite\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron Meteorite (Coarse Octahedrite)\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xinjiang, China\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.5 billion years old\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine meteorite slice sealed with protective clear resin to help prevent rust\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePendant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm × 18mm Approximately\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003ePendant Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mm including bail Approximately\u003cbr\u003e✓ \u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55cm × 3mm Black Silicon Cord\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aletai meteorite is one of the world's largest known iron meteorites and is renowned for its spectacular \u003cstrong\u003eWidmanstätten pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e. These beautiful interlocking crystal structures formed naturally as the molten iron-nickel core of its parent asteroid cooled at an incredibly slow rate—just a few degrees every million years. This unique pattern cannot be recreated on Earth, making every slice completely one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace showcases a genuine polished slice of Aletai meteorite, carefully mounted in a durable \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel setting\u003c\/strong\u003e that protects the edges while highlighting the natural crystalline structure. The meteorite has been sealed with a clear protective resin to preserve its appearance and help prevent oxidation, allowing you to enjoy its extraordinary beauty for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuspended from a comfortable \u003cstrong\u003e50cm black rubber cord\u003c\/strong\u003e, this necklace combines modern design with one of nature's oldest materials. Whether you're fascinated by astronomy, geology, meteorites, or simply appreciate truly unique jewellery, this necklace is a wearable piece of cosmic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarry a genuine piece of the universe wherever you go and own jewellery that tells a story billions of years in the making.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ForeverGems_Tuc26","offers":[{"title":"Aurora","offer_id":46478134837444,"sku":"S188","price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Polaris","offer_id":46478134870212,"sku":"S189","price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Zenith","offer_id":46478134902980,"sku":"S190","price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eclipse","offer_id":46478134935748,"sku":"S191","price":550.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1599\/4699\/files\/S188AletaiMeteoriteNecklace_1_abe8b0c0-1e4f-47c9-adf4-e9be61528418.webp?v=1785766665","url":"https:\/\/www.forevergems.co.za\/products\/authentic-aletai-meteorite-slice-necklace","provider":"ForeverGems_SA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}