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Cassiopeia studs | 18K gold vermeil
On clear autumn nights the W of Cassiopeia climbs high over the northern sky, and once you know it, you look for it every time. These Cassiopeia studs in 18K gold vermeil are a gift for the stargazer in your life, or for yourself.
Who It's For
- someone whose head is always tilted up at the stars
- an astronomy or physics student, when her exams are behind her
- an astrophysicist, on the day she defends her PhD
- someone who wears the Cassiopeia necklace in gold vermeil and would like the studs to match
“I love them, they are very beautiful and of very good quality. No sharp edges, exactly worked.” (Sandra L., from a review of the silver version)
A Signpost to Another Galaxy
Look closely at the W and one half is cut more deeply than the other. Stargazers use that deeper V as an arrow. Follow it away from the constellation for a little more than the width of the W, and on a dark night you reach a faint, hazy smudge. That is the Andromeda Galaxy, around 2.5 million light-years away and the most distant object most people can see without a telescope. The light reaching your eye left it long before modern humans existed.
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FAQ
How big are they, and how do they close?
Each stud is 17 by 17 mm (about two thirds of an inch), just under the size of a US dime. They sit on the earlobe and close with ear nuts on gold vermeil posts. 18K gold vermeil means 2.5 microns of 18K gold over solid sterling silver, nickel-free and hypoallergenic.
Is there a silver pair?
Yes. The Cassiopeia studs also come in sterling silver, at the same 17 by 17 mm. Choose the finish the recipient already wears: the design is the same in both. For a matching set, the Cassiopeia necklace comes in both finishes too.
Is delivery free, and what if they aren't right?
Yes. DHL Express delivers free in 1-5 business days worldwide, and we pay the import duties and taxes, so nothing is due at the door. They arrive in a ready-to-gift jewelry box and festive envelope. If they aren't right, our 30-day “Love It or Return It” policy applies to unworn earrings.
What was Tycho's new star?
In November 1572 a bright new star appeared in Cassiopeia. The Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe measured it night after night and found it never shifted against the stars around it, so it had to lie far beyond the Moon. That challenged the old belief that the heavens never change. For about two weeks it was visible in daylight, then it slowly faded. Today we know it was a supernova, an exploding star.
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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