Proportional Distances of the Solar System - Measured in Beads
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A beaded bracelet demonstrating the relative distances
between the planet orbits in our Solar System.
Distances between planet orbits are proportionally accurate,
with each tiny black glass bead loosely approximating
~40 million miles / ~64 million kilometers of Space.
A wearable version of an astrometric chart,
with stone, glass, and shell beads representing the Sun and Planets,
this Solar System Bracelet is a decorative cosmogram,
inspiring thoughts of the vastness of Space.
Planets and Sun are enlarged for dramatic emphasis*.
This bracelet includes the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth & our Moon, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Planets with many moons have opalescent glass beads next to them on the bracelet.
*Not for use in actual Space Navigation
Length: 7.5 inches / 19 centimeters
Lobster-claw Clasp
(please note it will be slightly different than the barrel clasp pictured)
This bracelet is also available in other sizes:
Standard - 8.5 inches / 21 cm
https://www.etsy.com/listing/77152634/miniverse-solar-system-bracelet
Petite - 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm
https://www.etsy.com/listing/94785339/miniverse-solar-system-bracelet-petite
Anklet - 9.5 inches / 24.5 cm
https://www.etsy.com/listing/81568382/miniverse-solar-system-anklet
...and if you are a fan of the popular and controversial dwarf planet Pluto,
check out our "We Love Pluto" bracelet style:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/87991287/miniverse-we-love-pluto-edition-solar
Custom Lengths & Clasps:
We are happy to make this item as a bracelet or anklet, or with a lobster-claw, twist-barrel, or toggle clasp: if you want a custom length or clasp, please specify your preference in the "message to seller" area, or send us a conversation through Etsy.
Designer: Laura Cesari for Chain of Being - Spring 2010
Based on a pattern from Nature.
Please visit our Astronomy section for the matching "MiniVerse Necklace" and more!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/chainofbeing?section_id=7347029
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Read more about the Solar System Jewelry Series!
Featured by The Planetary Society:
http://www.planetary.org/blog/article/00002565/
MAKE: magazine - "Best of MAKE: 2010"
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/12/best-of-make-online-2010-crafts.html
Featured by Craftzine:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/04/artist_explores_universe_throu.html
Featured on NPR's Science Friday:
http://www.sciencefriday.com/blogs/02/14/2012/02142012-j-where-j-jewels.html
More info & updates:
chainofbeing.us
solarsystemnecklace.com
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
