The Andrew Geoghegan Brand
Award winning British jewellery designer
Celebrating Great British design in the Jubilee year
Meteorite
We know that you want your piece to look its very best each time you wear it. Use the information below to help you take good care of your stone. We’ll advise you on the things to avoid whilst you’re wearing your stone in order to keep it in perfect condition. So you can wow the admirers of your jewellery with your vast knowledge of gemstones, we’ve thrown in some useful information about your stone. What more could you ask for?
Take good care…
The meteorite used is naturally resistant to corrosion. The meteroite’s nickel content encourages it to be naturally stain and rust resistant however some compositions can show rust. If discolouration does occur the surface of your stone can be gently cleaned with whitening toothpaste. The lattice work of meteorite can be enhanced using a nitric acid concoction.
Try to avoid…
You should avoid allowing meteorite jewellery to come into contact with products containing chlorine or bleach and anything acidic as this may cause discolouration and damage. It is best to avoid wearing your jewellery when doing manual labour or whilst handling any corrosive materials, for obvious reasons. The gibeon meteorite can be damaged if it receives a bang against a hard object so some care is required when you wear your piece. Try and avoid excessive contact with too much moisture.
About your stone…
The meteorite used in Andrew Geoghegan jewellery comes from the Gibeon Meteorite found in Namibia. The meteorite arrived on earth an estimated 30,000 years ago and was discovered in 1838. The meteorite is believed to be over four billion years old and is an incredibly rare stone to have in your jewellery.
Pearls of wisdom…
The crystalline pattern of Gibeon Meteorite is created in outer space and is cause by the cooling of iron and nickel in an environment with little or no gravity. The slow cooling rate of 1 degree Celsius in a million years cannot be recreated on earth making the meteorite incredibly special.
Take a look at our use of Meteorite in our Meteorite Cufflinks.
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