Libyan Desert Glass Pendant & Earring Set - TOP METEORITE Jewelry Set

Description: On Offer: Libyan Desert Glass earrings & necklace set. Description: Set of two beautiful hand made sparkly Libyan Desert Glass (LDG) long earrings with faceted beads and a matching LDG faceted bead pendant necklace. both set in .925 sterling silver. Earring Dimensions: 37.8mm x 14.42 mm x 6.25mm Pendant Dimensions: 29.66mm x 8.69mm x 6.5mmChain: 18" or 22" Round Chain (1.7mm diameter) Metal: .925 fine silver (setting and chain) Stone Name: Libyan Desert GlassStone Type: Impactite (meteorite impact glass)Origin: Egypt / Libya Additional Information on Libyan Desert Glass (LDG): Libyan Desert Glass is thought to have formed at least 29 million years ago, when a flash thermal event exceeding 1600 Celsius (likely) a thermally intense meteoric airburst (or perhaps even a direct hypervelocity meteorite impact) caused vast amounts of desert sand to melt and then subsequently be quenched, thus vitrifying the sand into what is now called LDG. Early neolithic tribes used the readymade glass to knapp tools, and later the Egyptians valued the golden glass so highly, it was frequently used as the centerpiece in royal jewelry. The location and existence of the glass was lost to history, until it was rediscovered in 1932 by P. Clayton while he was on expedition to survey the area. The glass is now sold by a small group of meteorite dealers and collectors, but is generally not available for purchase outside of these niche markets. What you get: Libyan desert glass and sterling silver pendant and earring jewelry set as shown, and Certificate of Authenticity signed by Top Meteorite's Curator of Collections. We offer a 100% no questions asked 30 day return policy.

Price: 195 USD

Location: Loveland, Colorado

End Time: 2024-08-16T19:19:12.000Z

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