{"product_id":"2-44g-gold-wrapped-moldavite-herkimer-diamond-pendant","title":"2.44g Gold Wrapped Moldavite \u0026 Herkimer Diamond Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"565\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"231\"\u003eA beautiful piece, this 14k gold-wrapped pendant features a 2.44g Moldavite from Chlum paired with Herkimer Diamond.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"234\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eAn exceptional Moldavite pendant featuring an irregularly shaped Moldavite with deep corrugations, pronounced ridges, and a richly sculpted natural surface that highlights the remarkable forces involved in its formation some 15 million years ago. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"655\"\u003ePaired with the Moldavite is a crystal-clear Herkimer Diamond of exceptional clarity, providing a beautiful contrast to the textured green tektite. Naturally double-terminated and renowned for its brilliance, the Herkimer adds light, balance, and visual refinement to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eGold-filled wire is the premium choice for wire wrapping, offering the luxury and appeal of solid gold while being practical for the craft. Made by bonding a thick layer of 14kt gold to a brass core using heat and pressure, it provides all the aesthetic benefits of solid gold without the drawbacks of stiffness, which makes 14kt solid gold unsuitable for intricate wire wrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eUnlike gold plating, which is prone to flaking, fading, and exposing the base metal, gold-filled wire is highly durable. With 5% gold alloy by weight, all of the gold is on the surface, ensuring long-lasting shine and resistance to tarnishing. In fact, gold-filled wire contains 100 times, or 9,900% more gold by weight than gold-plated alternatives, making it vastly superior in both quality and longevity.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a rare tektite or meteoric glass, caused by an asteroid impact 15mil. years ago. The intense, 10,000°c+ temperatures of the strike vapourised the asteroid, target rock and sand, flinging the molten substance high into the atmosphere.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the impact zone in Germany some 300km away, It landed back to earth in what is now the Czech Republic and as it flew, it cooled and solidified into translucent green, glass-like droplets of various shapes and sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is said that only 1% of what had originally fallen is still intact to this day and the estimates of the total amount of Moldavite remaining is under 300 tonnes. In comparison with gold or diamonds, this makes Moldavite 1000x rarer.\u003cbr\u003e99% of all Moldavite is found in a small area in the Southern part of the Czech Republic. It can be found on the surface but the highly prized, well preserved specimens are to be found up to 6m underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis a small family business and collectors hub based in New Zealand. We are the only exclusive Moldavite dealer in the Southern Hemisphere. We source all of our Moldavite directly through our family and trusted contacts in the Czech Republic.  \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAll of our Moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money back guarante\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55209932718371,"sku":"DV626AU2","price":312.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/A8797D03-996C-4121-B81B-5EE7D7B74B5B.jpg?v=1780878687","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/2-44g-gold-wrapped-moldavite-herkimer-diamond-pendant","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}