Large Bennu sterling silver earrings

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OSIRIS-REx and Bennu jewelry

The OSIRIS-REx and Bennu collection celebrates the first US mission to return an asteroid sample, delivered to Earth on September 24, 2023. Featuring the Bennu asteroid and OSIRIS-REx's sample return capsule (SRC). All pieces in this collection are handmade from real meteorite and/or sterling silver.

About this piece

These earrings do not contain meteorite and are 100% made of sterling silver. They feature sterling silver charms that are inspired by the silhouette of the Bennu asteroid.

4.5-billion-year-old meteorite

While 101955 Bennu's asteroid sample will be used for science, we found the next best thing for jewelry: 4.5-billion-year-old Muonionalusta meteorite. This meteorite crashed on Earth about 1 million years ago. Muonionalusta consists mostly of iron-nickel and while its molten metal was cooling down over millions of years formed a beautiful christiline structure known as Widmanstätten patterns[Wikipedia]. The meteorite used in this collection originates from a meteorite fragment that was found in Sweden.

Science deserves to be celebrated

Work on the OSIRIS-REx mission began over a decade ago, and the mission launched in 2016. After rendezvousing with Bennu and collecting an asteroid sample, the spacecraft delivered its precious cargo back to Earth on September 24, 2023. The first US mission to return an asteroid sample!

To celebrate the decades of science and engineering to make this all possible, ScienceSocks designed these jewelry pieces.

Handmade with lifetime warranty

Meteorite is a tough material to work with, but the combination and contrast with sterling silver is so beautiful. Each piece is proudly crafted by me, Daniel, in my studio in Ann Arbor. I stand behind my work, so I offer lifetime warranty on my pieces besides regular wear and tear.

Custom orders/requests/questions

Sometimes you really love a design but you want it to be x. If the earrings shown aren't exactly what you are looking for, please reach out to info@sciencesocks.co.

The perfect gift

No matter if you are gifting these earrings to yourself (you deserve it!) or another, these are perfect. They come in a luxurious gift box that is ready for gifting and keeping.

Earring details

• Sterling silver charms
• 0.55"/14mm wide
• Sterling silver earring wires
  
• Comes as pair of two
• Questions? Reach out to info@sciencesocks.co

Care instructions

Silver: avoid exposure to strong chemicals such as household cleaners, sunscreen, and bug spray. Can be cleaned with soapy water if needed. Use polishing cloth (included) to remove tarnish and restore luster