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Orion necklace L | sterling silver
Find the three stars of Orion's belt on a clear December evening and the rest of the hunter falls into place. This large Orion necklace in sterling silver keeps that evening close all year, a present for someone you have stood under the night sky with.
Who It's For
- a present from both of you to your daughter
- a birthday present for someone who already wears science jewelry
- yourself, in time for your own birthday
From Susana's review of this necklace: “The shipping was super fast (I got it two days before my birthday!) and the whole experience of shopping at this store was great.”
The Star Nursery in Orion's Sword
Look closely at Orion's sword, the short row of fainter stars that hangs below the hunter's waist, and the hazy point in its middle is not a single star. Binoculars show a glowing cloud of gas and dust, the Orion Nebula, where new stars are still forming. It lies around 1,300 to 1,400 light-years away, so the light reaching you tonight set out well over a thousand years ago. The glow comes from a few very hot young stars at its heart, the Trapezium, whose ultraviolet light makes the surrounding gas shine. The nebula is part of the Orion cloud complex, the closest major star-forming region to Earth.
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FAQ
How big is it, and how does it sit?
The pendant measures 42 mm (about 1.65 inches), some 16 mm more than the width of a 2-euro coin, so it is a statement piece rather than a small charm. It is fixed to the chain at both sides and sits on the chest, below the collarbone. The chain is 45 cm (17.7 inches) of sterling silver with a lobster clasp and a 5 cm (2 inch) extender. Our sterling silver is nickel-free and hypoallergenic. Wipe it with a soft cloth and store it dry.
Is there a gold vermeil version, or a smaller one?
Yes, both. The large Orion necklace also comes in 18K gold vermeil, with the same 42 mm pendant. Choose the finish the recipient already wears. The design is the same in both finishes. For something quieter, the Orion necklace S has a 21 mm pendant and comes in sterling silver and in 18K gold vermeil.
Will it arrive in time, and what if it isn't right?
DHL Express delivers it free worldwide in 1-5 business days, and we pay the import duties and taxes, so nothing is due at the door. It arrives in a ready-to-gift jewelry box and festive envelope. If it isn't right, our 30-day “Love It or Return It” policy applies.
Who found the Horsehead Nebula in Orion?
Williamina Fleming, in 1888. She had worked as a maid in the household of Edward Pickering, director of Harvard College Observatory, before he hired her at the observatory. On a photographic plate of Orion, she noticed a dark notch in a glowing strip of gas just south of Alnitak, the belt's eastern star. That notch is the Horsehead, a cloud of dust and gas seen against the glow. In all, she found more than 300 variable stars and ten novae, and became Harvard's curator of astronomical photographs.
Math & Physics
Unlock the elegance of the abstract with our math and physics-inspired jewelry collection. These carefully crafted pieces mirror the profound equations and natural laws that shape our understanding of the universe. Experience the allure of fractals, the rhythmic beauty of pi, and the celestial wonder of astral formations—each piece serves as a wearable homage to the artistry inherent in scientific inquiry.
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