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![]() Gold, Amethyst and Turquoise Crossover Ring, Cartier | ![]() Graff 10.62 Carat Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow & Fancy Brown Orange Pink Pear Shaped Diamond Crossover | ![]() Cellini Jewelers |
![]() | ![]() Graff Oval Yellow & White Diamond Crossover | ![]() Bvlgari |
![]() Anna Hu | ![]() Harry Winston |
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![]() Gold, Amethyst and Turquoise Crossover Ring, Cartier | ![]() Graff 10.62 Carat Fancy Vivid Orange Yellow & Fancy Brown Orange Pink Pear Shaped Diamond Crossover | ![]() Cellini Jewelers |
![]() | ![]() Graff Oval Yellow & White Diamond Crossover | ![]() Bvlgari |
![]() Anna Hu | ![]() Harry Winston |
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![]() | A tiny fraction of meteorites on Earth contain strikingly beautiful, translucent, olive-green crystals embedded in an iron-nickel matrix. Called pallasites, these "space gems" have fascinated scientists since they were first identified as originating from outer space more than 200 years ago. | ![]() Impactites are often colorful glasses that can be faceted, cut into cabochons, or carved. |
![]() | The highest quality 'as found' specimens are of greatest interest to scientists, meteorite collectors, and mineral collectors. The best gem-quality materials go to a small number of designer jewelers who use them to create unique pieces. Smaller and lower quality items fall into the novelty gem and collectibles markets. The largest demand for space gem materials comes from people interested in alternative and complementary medicine. They believe that these materials have special properties in promoting wellness. | ![]() |
![]() Chopard. 85.57 carats of rhodolites set in titanium with 2.65 carats of pink sapphires. | ![]() The Cartier Parhelia ring features a 21.51-carat cabochon-cut sapphire. | ![]() Centerpiece necklace in Boucheron’s Holographique collection |
![]() Boucheron white gold ring with diamonds, a 4.61-carat oval blue-green tourmaline and a holographic rock crystal. | ![]() A platinum Cartier ring with a 4.01-carat rose-cut diamond inserted directly below an 8.20-carat ruby. | ![]() A Cindy Chao dragonfly brooch with diamonds and emeralds. |