Meteorite buying guide

Metal-rich asteroids like Kleopatra are related to the iron meteorites you can actually hold. Answer five quick questions and we’ll suggest specimen types that match your budget and interests — with links to browse current listings.

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No meteorite has been traced to Kleopatra. Iron and stony-iron meteorites come from metal-rich parent bodies, the closest you can get to holding something like it. Buy from sellers who state the meteorite’s name and classification.

1/5 What's your budget?

Under $50$50 – $150$150 – $500$500+

2/5 How much collecting experience do you have?

This would be my first space rockI own a few specimensSerious collector

3/5 Who is it for?

MeA gift for a young space fanA classroom or club

4/5 What interests you most?

Metal from asteroid cores (iron meteorites)Stony meteorites & chondritesRare types — pallasites, lunar & MartianA bit of everything

5/5 How will you show it off?

Hold it and pass it aroundIn a display case or frameWear it as jewelry

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How the picker works

Your answers filter a list of common meteorite specimen and display categories by budget band, then rank them by how well they suit your collecting experience, who the specimen is for, what interests you most and how you want to display it. Budget bands are rough guides only; prices vary by retailer and change often. Recommendations are general guidance, not professional advice.