Two nights ago, my husband excitedly regaled me with the tale of a recent scientific discovery (while my eyes glazed over). I know, word of a cosmic collision is big, important news—not just for the scientific community, but for everyone. And yet, I never could seem to wrap my head around anything space-, star-, or planet-related (despite the fact that I love celestial jewelry: I’m an enigma).

Until, that is, the next morning, when I learned that the collision of the neutron stars revealed the birthplace of certain heavy elements: namely, gold, silver, and platinum. Okay, now I’m interested.

So here, in celebration of my newfound desire to learn more about the cosmos (and, yes, of what is first and foremost an important scientific study), I offer you some of the most fantastic finds in gold, silver, and platinum—the three most exciting elements of this monumental revealing.

Psst: I could never delve into this topic with proper authority, so you can read all about the neutron star collision here. When it comes to the jewelry made from these elements, however, I got this.

City stacking band in 18k yellow gold, $1,150; Julie Lamb

 

Shoreline cuff bracelet in 18k yellow and green gold and oxidized sterling silver with 0.26 ct. t.w. diamonds, price on request; K. Mita Design

Marquise earrings in platinum, $2,500; Baiyang Qiu

Flourish collection necklace in sterling silver, $170; Kit Heath

Hammered band in 18k yellow and white gold with 0.88 ct. t.w. diamonds, $4,865; Jye Luxury Collection

Stepping Stone necklace in sterling silver, price on request; Kelim Jewelry Design

Pomegranate stacking ring in oxidized sterling silver and 22k yellow gold with 0.14 ct. t.w. cognac diamonds, $660; Lika Behar

Cuff bracelet in sterling silver, price on request; Zaremski

Pyramid eternity band in 14k yellow gold with diamonds, $875; Liven Co.

Antares cuff bracelet in yellow gold with 2 ct. rose-cut gray diamond, $2,300; Martha Seely (also at top)

Bohème unisex commitment band in yellow gold with 0.06 ct. diamond, $2,499; Martin Flyer and Just Jules

Cocoon half pavé earrings in 14k white gold with 0.83 ct. t.w. black diamonds, $10,384; Moratorium

Viola band in platinum with diamonds, $1,980; Erika Winters Fine Jewelry

Trasformista bracelet in 18k white gold with diamonds, $35,070; Nanis Italian Jewels

Pendant in sterling silver and 18k white gold with diamonds, $2,250; Neeta Gupta

Coin stud earrings in 18k yellow gold with 0.05 ct. t.w. diamonds, $725; Dana Bronfman

Victorian-inspired band in platinum with 1.49 cts. t.w. diamonds, $6,000; KR Jewelry

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