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Proof, not promises.
How do I know it’s a real meteorite?
On iron pieces, the Widmanstätten pattern — the lattice of crystals revealed when the metal is cut and acid-etched — cannot be reproduced by any process on Earth. It only forms over millions of years of slow cooling in space. On pallasites, the proof is olivine: gem crystals suspended in nickel-iron.
Iron and stony-iron pieces are also strongly magnetic and noticeably dense for their size. And every piece ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity, sourced under Emil’s IMCA membership (#4748).
What is the IMCA, and why does it matter?
The International Meteorite Collectors Association exists to ensure meteoritic material is “actually and exactly what is claimed.” Membership isn’t bought — it requires references from existing members and board approval, and every member is bound by a published Code of Ethics.
Our work is carried under Emil’s personal membership, #4748. The number is public — anyone can look it up on the IMCA website and confirm the person behind it. More on authenticity →
Does the certificate carry a number?
No. Our certificates are signed, not numbered. Each one names the meteorite, its classification and origin, and is signed by hand. The piece itself is the unique object; the certificate vouches for it.
What’s the difference between classified and unclassified?
A classified meteorite has been formally analysed and entered in the Meteoritical Bulletin database. An unclassified one — like many genuine Saharan chondrites — hasn’t completed that process, though it is no less real. When a piece is unclassified, we say so plainly.
What you’re holding.
Where do your meteorites come from?
Muonionalusta we hunt ourselves in Swedish Lapland. The rest are chosen and verified from the strewnfields and finders who recover them — Sericho from Kenya, Imilac from the Atacama, Aletai from the Gobi, Campo del Cielo from South America, chondrites from the Sahara, and lunar fragments from permitted recoveries.
Is moldavite a meteorite?
No — moldavite is a tektite, not a meteorite. It’s impact glass: molten Earth thrown across the sky when a meteorite struck what is now the Czech Republic, around fifteen million years ago. Born from impact, but not a meteorite itself. We always say so.
What’s the difference between the forms — slices, cubes, end pieces?
A slice is cut thin and polished so the whole interior shows at once. A cube or sphere is machined geometry with the pattern on every face. An end piece has one polished face and is otherwise left whole. A whole meteorite is uncut, exactly as it fell. See all forms →
Is every piece really one of a kind?
Yes. Every sample is a single, individual piece — cut, weighed and photographed on its own. What you see is the exact stone you receive; once it’s sold, that one is gone.
Keeping it as it fell.
Will an iron meteorite rust?
Iron and stony-iron meteorites are metallic iron, so in damp air they can develop surface rust over time — it’s actually a sign the metal is genuine. The fix is simple: keep them dry. Store in low humidity, handle as little as possible, and wipe with a soft dry cloth. A silica-gel sachet in a display case helps.
Stony pieces like chondrites, and tektites such as moldavite, don’t rust at all.
How should I handle and store my piece?
Handle etched surfaces gently — they scratch easily — ideally with clean, dry hands or cotton gloves, since fingerprints can mark the metal. Keep iron pieces somewhere dry and stable; avoid bathrooms, basements and sealed bags that trap moisture. Display boxes already solve most of this for you.
Will the jewelry rust?
No. The jewelry is treated with electrolysis and then coated, to protect it from rust and tarnish — so it keeps its finish through everyday wear.
What if the pattern fades over the years — can it be restored?
Yes, and we’ll do it for free. If the structure ever dulls with time, just let us know and we’ll arrange delivery to bring it back to life.
Getting it to you.
Do you ship overseas?
Yes — we ship from Barcelona to every country in the world with FedEx, fully insured. Delivery within Europe takes around 3–4 days; the rest of the world, around 7 days.
How is my order tracked and insured?
Every shipment travels insured with FedEx, and tracking is shared as soon as your order leaves us.
What about customs and duties?
For orders outside the EU, any import duties or taxes are set by the destination country and are the responsibility of the recipient. These vary by country, so we can’t predict them in advance.
My order is delayed — can I get a refund?
Refunds aren’t issued for delayed shipments. If an order is delayed in transit, the courier must first formally declare the package as lost — only then do we proceed with a refund. Full shipping policy →
If it isn’t right.
What’s your return policy?
We have a 7–14 day return policy. Your item must be in the same condition you received it — unworn or unused, with tags, in its original packaging — with the receipt or proof of purchase. The purchase price is refunded; return shipping is the customer’s responsibility.
How do I start a return?
Email us at emil@meteoritejewelry.shop. If accepted, we’ll send a return label with instructions. Items sent back without first requesting a return won’t be accepted.
What can’t be returned?
Some things aren’t eligible for a refund:
- Custom or personalized pieces, including special orders
- Laser-engraved pieces, as the engraving is made to order
- Sale items
- Gift cards
How do exchanges work?
If you’d like to exchange an item, both the return shipping and the reshipping costs are the customer’s responsibility. The fastest way is to return what you have and, once accepted, place a new order for the piece you want.
Giving the catalog.
How is a gift card delivered?
Digitally, by email — there’s nothing physical to ship or lose. It can go to you to pass on, or straight to the recipient, and arrives the moment your order is placed.
Do gift cards expire?
No. Our gift cards don’t expire — there’s no rush to spend, and no value lost to waiting.
What can a gift card be used on?
Everything — jewelry, watches, meteorite samples and Vault pieces alike. Any balance left over stays on the card for next time. See gift cards →