{"product_id":"32g-angel-chime-moldavite-marouskovo-pole","title":"32g Angel Chime Moldavite - Marouskovo Pole","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresenting one of the finest investment-grade Moldavite specimens to become available anywhere in the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32.00 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this museum-quality specimen originates from the renowned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarouškovo Pole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e locality and represents an exceptionally rare combination of size, preservation and natural beauty. Completely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflawless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it shows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno chips, fractures, repairs or damage of any kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—an almost unheard-of level of preservation for a Moldavite of this size. Every millimetre of its surface has survived exactly as nature created it nearly 15 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts morphology is equally remarkable. Occupying the space between an elegant teardrop and the exceptionally rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edumbbell form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this naturally sculpted specimen possesses a shape seldom encountered, even amongst the world's finest collections. The balance, symmetry and uninterrupted preservation combine to create a specimen that is as visually captivating as it is geologically significant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of this specimen's most remarkable attributes is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngel Chime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When gently suspended and lightly struck against another Moldavite, it produces an exceptionally high-pitched, bell-like tone—a phenomenon highly prized by experienced collectors. While Angel Chime Moldavites are typically associated with thin, delicate specimens where the reduced mass allows them to resonate more freely, this example defies expectations. It is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esubstantial, thick and heavily built specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, yet still produces a beautifully clear, high-frequency chime. In over two decades of handling many thousands of Moldavites, examples displaying this combination of size, thickness and resonance have proven to be exceptionally scarce. Based on our observations, only around **one in every hundred—or fewer—**genuine Moldavites exhibit a true Angel Chime, making this one of the rarest characteristics a collector can encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe phenomenon itself remains something of a mystery. Although no definitive scientific explanation exists, it is widely believed that an Angel Chime results from an exceptionally rare combination of a Moldavite's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einternal structure, density, thickness, shape and natural elasticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing it to resonate much like a finely tuned bell. Change any one of these variables and the chime is often lost entirely. The fact that such a thick, robust specimen possesses this remarkable acoustic quality only adds to its rarity and fascination, making it a feature that few collectors will ever have the opportunity to experience firsthand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface sculpture is nothing short of extraordinary. Every face of this specimen is adorned with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincredibly intricate, deeply developed natural etching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, forming a breathtaking landscape of razor-sharp ridges, valleys and complex sculptural detail. Under magnification, the surface continues to reveal finer and finer textures, rewarding prolonged study and highlighting the immense forces that shaped this remarkable natural glass. The exceptional crispness of the etching, coupled with its flawless preservation, places this specimen comfortably amongst the finest Marouškovo Pole Moldavites known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, undamaged Moldavites of this calibre have become exceptionally scarce, while specimens combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuseum-sized weight, flawless preservation, a rare transitional dumbbell form, intricate surface sculpture and a genuine Angel Chime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are rarer still. Opportunities to acquire examples of this quality seldom present themselves, with most remaining locked away in long-established private collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether viewed as the centrepiece of a world-class collection, an heirloom-quality natural history specimen or a long-term investment in one of Earth's rarest natural glasses, this is a Moldavite that represents the very pinnacle of what is achievable. It is, without question, a once-in-a-generation specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Moldavite we offer is personally sourced from the Czech Republic, the one and only source of genuine Moldavite. Your specimen comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity and is backed by our 90-day money-back authenticity guarantee, giving you complete confidence in your investment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55280553984291,"sku":"AS626G32","price":13280.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/3BFA22C1-E200-4582-A7C5-6B3F2C359011.jpg?v=1782431964","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/32g-angel-chime-moldavite-marouskovo-pole","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}