FAQs

  • So your jewellery really made of meteorites?

That's right. To create jewelry, we use the Muonionalusta iron meteorite (Sweden), as well as the Sikhote-Alin (Russia) and Campo del Cielo (Argentina) meteorites.

 

  • You'd like to say that there are so many meteorites falling to Earth?

Well, according to various estimates, up to 2 thousand tons of meteorites per year fall to the Earth (this is about 5-6 tons of meteorite matter per day). Yeah. But most meteorites fall into the oceans or sparsely populated areas. Rarely does a meteorite fall in front of people.

We make our jewelry from iron meteorites that fell long ago. We buy them from geologists.

 

  • How can I trust you and verify that this is really a meteorite, and not just a piece of iron?

Nice question! First of all, with each product we issue a certificate of authenticity for the meteorite, certified by the seal and signature of the CEO. It is at the same time a lifetime warranty card for the quality of the product.

MADE IN COSMOS is a member of IMCA (International Meteorite Collectors Association), registry number 8626. On our website there is a corresponding logo - this means that we comply with the organization's code and are not allowed to sell a fake under the guise of a meteorite.

Another point is the special Widmanstätten structure: it cannot be recreated even in laboratory conditions.

 

  • Okay, what if your jewelry is radioactive?

The myth that a meteorite is radioactive was has been popularized in movies and comics about superheroes and has nothing to do with reality.

The background radiation level in all meteorites known to science is much lower than the average background level of the Earth's crust. Due to the fact that there are no conditions in space for the concentration and accumulation of radiation, the amount of mineral inclusions containing radioactive elements (uranium and thorium) is extremely small.
Even if we assume the possibility of radioactivity of meteorites, then their age is not less than 1.5 billion. years, over such a period of time, a significant part of the radiation is scattered.

All our meteorites are tested with a dosimeter, which excludes even the slightest chance of the presence of radiation in them. The values never rose above 0.04 - this indicates that the level of radiation background in meteorites does not exceed the permissible limits.

 

  •  How to care for meteorite jewellery?

Iron reacts with oxygen to oxidize, resulting in rust. This process may be accelerated by incorrect storage conditions, so we recommend following the following guidelines: ⠀

1. Store the item in a dry place.

2. After water gets in, wipe the decoration dry with a soft rag or towel.

3. Try to prevent salt water from entering, since this is almost 100% likely to lead to rust.

Sometimes the product can darken due to sweat, which is often accompanied by local darkening of the skin. However if you notice skin irritation this may be a sign of allergies. We recommend you to stop wearring the product.

You can easily clean it yourself at home with a toothpaste and soft brush.