Dione II- SOLD

Dione: (aka: Saturn IV) Named after the Titaness Greek mythology Dione is a moon of Saturn discovered by Cassini in 1684.  At 1122 km in diameter, Dione is the 15th largest moon in the Solar System, and is more massive than all known moons smaller than itself...Composed primarily of water ice it is the third densest of Saturn's moons (after Enceladus and Titan, whose density is increased by gravitational compression) it must have a considerable fraction of denser material like silicate rock in its interior.  When the Voyager space probe photographed Dione in 1980, it showed what appeared to be wispy features covering its trailing hemisphere. The origin of these features was mysterious, as all that was known was that the material has a high albedo and is thin enough that it does not obscure the surface features underneath. One hypothesis was that shortly after its formation Dione was geologically active, and some process such as ice volcanism resurfaced much of its surface, with the streaks forming from eruptions along cracks in Dione's surface that fell back to the surface as snow or ash. Later, after the internal activity and resurfacing ceased, cratering continued primarily on the leading hemisphere and wiped out the streak patterns there. This theory was proven wrong by the Cassini probe flyby of December 13, 2004, which produced close-up images. These revealed that the 'wisps' were in fact not ice deposits at all, but rather bright ice cliffs created by tectonic fractures (chasmata); Dione has been revealed as a world riven by enormous fractures on its trailing hemisphere.

I can't help but think that these delicate and feminine earrings would look perfect with a formal wedding gown! 

Retaining rings and 20ga silver plated wire wrapped together with 28ga silver plated wire to form these graceful earrings with white Swarovski pearls adding  a traditional touch and clear Swarovski crystals crystals adding just the right amount of sparkle... 

Length: 2 inches
Sterling Silver French Hooks for Pierced Ears

Purchase these earrings here: www.etsy.com/listing/200510671…

See the matching necklace here: www.etsy.com/listing/200510847…

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