<p>I agree with @Gerold, "meteorite jewelry" usually means a band made of iron meteorite. The good thing about the way you are doing it with "stone" settings, is that it practically prevents <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel#Toxicity" rel="nofollow">allergic reaction</a> plus less rusting. Frequent oiling also helps. But even so, get ONLY <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibeon_(meteorite)" rel="nofollow">Gibeon</a> or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seymchan_(meteorite)" rel="nofollow">Seymchan</a> meteorite material for the best patterns and rust-resistance. You MUST find a reputable dealer, some will LIE. Good Luck.</p>

<p>Oh there is also <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallasite" rel="nofollow">Pallasite</a> material, very pricey, which ranges in content from silicate inclusions in an Fe-Ni matrix to Fe-Ni inclusions in a silicate matrix. Pallasites are only used as stones or inlays. Far too fragile for band material. </p>

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Tektites might also be used. A bit of a weasel on the true meteorite requirement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tektite but they can be awfully pretty: http://www.amazon.com/Moldavite-Tektite-Ring-Czech-Republic/dp/B00TWF4OS8
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@Aabaakawad It will be gold or platinum ring with meteorite stone.
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I used Ferrum-Nickel meteorite covered by gold
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<p>Iron-nickel meteorites are made of metal alloys, either <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamacite" rel="nofollow">kamacite</a>, or <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taenite" rel="nofollow">taenite</a>.</p>

<p>But I'm a little sceptical about whether it's a good idea to make a wedding ring of it, since it may oxidize over time, and it may contain toxic elements like cobalt, or it may cause nickel allergy.</p>

<p>It's probably better not to use it for direct contact with skin, or humidity.
However, etching it to reveal <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widmanst%C3%A4tten_pattern" rel="nofollow">Widmanstätten patterns</a> may look good.
Better protect it from skin and air, e.g. by melting it into something like a glass containment. Account for different <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_expansion#Coefficient_of_thermal_expansion" rel="nofollow">coefficients of thermal expansion</a> between meteoric material and containment.</p>

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<p>I want to buy some meteorite and put stones made from it into gold or platinum ring. Or maybe I can use some metal meteorite for making ring? What kinds of meteorites can I use? It must be strong, non radioactive, it will be good if it pretty look. What minerals do fit?</p>

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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because while I find it really interesting, it's a question about jewelry, not astronomy.
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What types of meteorites can I use for making a wedding ring?
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# What types of meteorites can I use for making a wedding ring?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-12-06)

I want to buy some meteorite and put stones made from it into gold or platinum ring. Or maybe I can use some metal meteorite for making ring? What kinds of meteorites can I use? It must be strong, non radioactive, it will be good if it pretty look. What minerals do fit?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because while I find it really interesting, it's a question about jewelry, not astronomy.  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2015-12-07. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

I agree with @Gerold, "meteorite jewelry" usually means a band made of iron meteorite. The good thing about the way you are doing it with "stone" settings, is that it practically prevents [allergic reaction](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel#Toxicity) plus less rusting. Frequent oiling also helps. But even so, get ONLY [Gibeon](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibeon_(meteorite)) or [Seymchan](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seymchan_(meteorite)) meteorite material for the best patterns and rust-resistance. You MUST find a reputable dealer, some will LIE. Good Luck.

Oh there is also [Pallasite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallasite) material, very pricey, which ranges in content from silicate inclusions in an Fe-Ni matrix to Fe-Ni inclusions in a silicate matrix. Pallasites are only used as stones or inlays. Far too fragile for band material.

> **Comments:**
> **username_3**: Tektites might also be used. A bit of a weasel on the true meteorite requirement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tektite but they can be awfully pretty: http://www.amazon.com/Moldavite-Tektite-Ring-Czech-Republic/dp/B00TWF4OS8  
> **username_0**: @Aabaakawad It will be gold or platinum ring with meteorite stone.  
> **username_0**: I used Ferrum-Nickel meteorite covered by gold  

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### Answer by username_4 on 2015-12-06. Score: 3

Iron-nickel meteorites are made of metal alloys, either [kamacite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamacite), or [taenite](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taenite).

But I'm a little sceptical about whether it's a good idea to make a wedding ring of it, since it may oxidize over time, and it may contain toxic elements like cobalt, or it may cause nickel allergy.

It's probably better not to use it for direct contact with skin, or humidity.
However, etching it to reveal [Widmanstätten patterns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widmanst%C3%A4tten_pattern) may look good.
Better protect it from skin and air, e.g. by melting it into something like a glass containment. Account for different [coefficients of thermal expansion](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermal_expansion#Coefficient_of_thermal_expansion) between meteoric material and containment.


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