{"product_id":"3x-semi-faceted-moldavite-heart-13g-3-33g-chlum","title":"3x Semi-faceted Moldavite Heart | 13g \u0026 3.33g | Chlum","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJEWELLERY WORK INCLUDED. 13g Semi-Faceted Moldavite Heart – Chlum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13g semi-faceted Moldavite heart from the Chlum locality in South Bohemia, Czech Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining the raw beauty of natural Moldavite with carefully executed faceting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural heart shape has been tastefully accentuated rather than completely reshaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving areas of the original Moldavite surface, texture and etching alongside smooth, polished facets. The result is a particularly attractive balance between the stone in its natural state and the precision of a cut and polished specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most striking features is the way the polished surface acts almost like a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewindow into the Moldavite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Viewed through the facets, the interior can be seen to contain numerous tiny bubbles—one of the characteristic internal features associated with genuine Moldavite and a fascinating reminder of the extraordinary conditions under which it formed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhopping 13 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial heart with considerable presence. Its impressive size, Chlum provenance, natural texture, visible internal features and carefully placed faceting combine to create a particularly striking and unusual Moldavite specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful as a display or collector's piece in its own right, this Moldavite would also make an extraordinary centrepiece for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-of-a-kind custom jewellery creation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA custom jewellery piece can be crafted around this Moldavite on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite Weight: 13g \u0026amp; 3.33g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: True Angel Chime Hedgehog \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality: Chlum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money-back guarantee.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite is a rare tektite or meteoric glass, caused by an asteroid impact 15 million 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\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 found up to 6 metres underground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite NZ is 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. All of our Moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money-back guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55453498933539,"sku":"LH826H1","price":2215.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/13884A44-BA5B-4AEA-A0B1-C2E1EC56155D.jpg?v=1787702655","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/3x-semi-faceted-moldavite-heart-13g-3-33g-chlum","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}