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The most important clues we have come from stones nearly as old as the Solar System itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bracelet contains a double-sided, glass-topped bead composed of fine-grained dust extracted from the Allende meteorite, which was formed 4,500,000,000 years ago at the birth of our Solar System.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exclusive item is crafted here at the Mini Museum workshop. The bead is enclosed within a sterling silver backing. The sturdy, sterling silver chain measures 8.5\". A sterling silver bead lined with silicone allows you to fit the bracelet to your wrist. 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