Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 49

Manuscript, Collectibles and Aerospace Auction

Meteorite Jewelry

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1433		Meteorite Bracelet Made of Rolled Gold. This rare and unusual rolled gold bracelet has 9 rectangular 10 x 3 mm meteorite beads embedded in a thick rolled 14k gold bracelet. Rolled gold is about 100 times as thick as gold plate and is notable for its durability. Each of the rectangular beads has been carefully cut from an ordinary chondrite stony meteorite NWA 869 that formed at the origin of the solar system 3.57 billion years ago and still shows some of the irregular shaped chondrules. The bracelet is 2.5 x 2.2 inches and would make a perfect complement to any of the meteorite necklaces. Add $15.00 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1434		Lunar Meteorite Moon Dust Jewelry. A very important discovery was made in the Sahara Desert in July 2007 when meteorite hunters came upon the largest, freshest, and most important of all Lunar meteorites found up to that point. It was nicknamed "the rock" and weighed over 25 pounds. This meteorite was determined to be from the Lunar highlands region and given the designation NWA 5000 to set it apart from all other meteorites. The complete meteorite is in the Hupe Collection and most of it will be preserved or sent to many institutions for study. This 0.8 inch glass vial with a sterling silver screw top contains a generous 50 milligrams of cut material from this important Lunar meteorite. The meteorite pieces are in the form of small to large grains and are light gray in color. This silver vial has been hung on an 18 inch leather cord that would be fashionable for both men and women and comes with an authenticity card from the Hupe Collection. Add $10.00 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1435		Meteorite Necklace With 14 Carat Gold Spacer Beads. This handmade designer necklace is 21 inches long and is made up of 45 8mm NWA 869 meteorite round beads and eight 14k gold large spiral spacer beads ending in a 14k gold spiral bead clasp. Each of the 8mm round meteorite beads has been individually formed and polished and each one has its own individual design that shows flecks of iron as well as chondrites. Chondrites are the very first material that formed out of the hot solar gases that formed the solar system and are currently being studied by scientists to learn what the original building blocks of the solar system were composed of. Add $15.00 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1436		Meteorite Necklace With Fossil Coral Cabachon. This unusual 17 inch long NWA 869 stony meteorite necklace made up of irregular shaped meteorite pieces has a 2 inch sterling silver extension chain, a sterling silver lobster claw clasp and a 1.25 x 0.75 inch cabachon made out of 15 million year old coral from Florida that has been polished on both sides with a burnt orange color and revealing excellent detail on each individual coral animal. A fascinating item showcasing a 4.57 billion year old meteorite and a 15 million year old fossil combining to form a beautiful and unique piece of jewelry. Add $15.00 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1437		Meteorite Necklace With Large Silver Spacer Beads. This 23 inch long hand-made meteorite necklace is composed of 45 8mm round NWA 869 stony meteorite beads as well as 8 interspersed large sterling silver spacer beads and a sterling silver lobster claw. At 3.57 billion years old, these meteorite beads are older than any rocks or gemstones on Earth and have small pieces of chondrites in the medium brown matrix that authenticates them as being from a meteorite. No rocks on Earth today have chondrites in them as the chondrites that were present when the Earth formed have been lost to volcanic activity over the last 3.57 billion years. Add $15.00 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1438		Meteorite Necklace With Round Beads And Gold Spacer Beads. This 18.5 inch long meteorite necklace is made up of 42.8mm round NWA 869 meteorite beads and 13 14k gold spacer beads with a 0.5 inch 14k gold filigree clasp. Because of the great loss of meteorite (up to 80%) and the fact that the remaining NWA 869 meteorites have much more value as intact meteorites, no more beads will be made in the future. The distinct chondrules are present to prove the authenticity of the stony meteorites and it should be noted that these necklaces are much lighter than familiar iron-nickel meteorites. Add $15.00 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 1439		Stony Meteorite and Moldavite Necklace. This unusual meteorite necklace is 16 inches long with a 3 inch sterling silver extension and is made up of 105 polished irregularly shaped NWA 869 meteorite pieces and has a 1.15 x 0.8 inch gem quality piece of Moldavite in a sterling silver bezel. Moldavite is a translucent green glass that formed from a meteorite impact in Germany over 20 million years ago. The impact also formed the Ries-Nordlingen crater which is today found over 250 miles away in the Czech Republic. Moldavite is considered to be a gemstone and even today is quite often given by a groom to his bride in the Czech Republic. Add $15.00 for domestic shipping. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold