[meteorite-list] Meteorite rings - Nickel Content

From: Peter Scherff <peterscherff_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:45:53 -0400
Message-ID: <007001cadaa2$abf27070$03d75150$_at_com>

Hi,
 
I used to wear a solid Gibeon ring. I had no allergic reaction but the skin
near the ring turned brown. When it came time for me to get a wedding ring I
got Gibeon lined with gold. I have had no problems with it. However the
etched surface has been obliterated, I guess that I am rough on my jewelry.

Thanks,

Peter

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:meteorite-list-bounces at meteoritecentral.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Kowalski
Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 12:39 PM
To: meteorite list
Subject: [meteorite-list] Meteorite rings - Nickel Content

My fiance' recently (and with no encouragement by me) came across rings made
of meteoritic iron and asked me if I would be interested in such a ring for
my wedding band. She had never seen them before and I of course hadn't even
considered bringing the idea up, but since she thinks its a great idea for
my ring, who am I to object?

My concern is the possibility of my developing a nickel allergy. AFAIK, I'm
not allergic to the metal, but she certainly is.

My preference would be to have my ring made of a solid billet of the Iron
used, but of course one that has in inlay of the Iron might be a better
choice to limit exposure.

It appears that the most commonly available rings are made using Gibeon &
Seymchan and some use Tambo Quemado. I'm just curious which of these three
have the lowest Nickel content?

Thanks

--
Richard Kowalski
Full Moon Photography
IMCA #1081
      
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Received on Mon 12 Apr 2010 08:45:53 PM PDT