[meteorite-list] Meteorite rings - Nickel Content

[Gary Fujihara]

Cool link Jan.  Wow!  Look at this beautiful inlaid Gibeon set in gold:

http://www.jewelrydesignsformen.com/79mtrose.html

gary

On Apr 11, 2010, at 7:28 AM, Jan Bartels wrote:

> Richard,
> 
> Look here for rings with meteorites.
> http://www.jewelrydesignsformen.com/meta.html
> 
> This guy is a true artist. We got our wedding rings from him, handmade by order. The nickel/meteorite will never touch your skin since they are mostly on top of the rings.
> 
> Have fun viewing.
> 
> Best,
> Jan
> IMCA 9833
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Kowalski" <damoclid at yahoo.com>
> To: "meteorite list" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>
> Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 6:39 PM
> Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite rings - Nickel Content
> 
> 
>> My fiance' recently (and with no encouragement by me) came across rings made of meteoritic iron and asked me if I would be interested in such a ring for my wedding band. She had never seen them before and I of course hadn't even considered bringing the idea up, but since she thinks its a great idea for my ring, who am I to object?
>> 
>> My concern is the possibility of my developing a nickel allergy. AFAIK, I'm not allergic to the metal, but she certainly is.
>> 
>> My preference would be to have my ring made of a solid billet of the Iron used, but of course one that has in inlay of the Iron might be a better choice to limit exposure.
>> 
>> It appears that the most commonly available rings are made using Gibeon & Seymchan and some use Tambo Quemado. I'm just curious which of these three have the lowest Nickel content?
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Richard Kowalski
>> Full Moon Photography
>> IMCA #1081
>> 
>> 
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Gary Fujihara
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