{"product_id":"71-2g-wholesale-lot-top-grade-specimens","title":"Wholesale lot - Top Grade Specimens | 71.2g | Marouškovo Pole, Chlum and Malý Chlum","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two ways to build an exceptional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. You can acquire individual specimens one piece at a time over many years — or, on rare occasions, you can acquire an entire collection that has already taken years of careful searching, selection and refinement to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis remarkable collector’s case offers exactly that opportunity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 hand-picked Moldavite specimens with a combined weight of approximately 71g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the collection brings together exceptional examples from three of South Bohemia’s most important and highly regarded localities: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarouškovo Pole, Chlum and Malý Chlum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery stone has been individually selected for its form, texture, condition and overall aesthetic appeal. The collection features an impressive variety of sculptural shapes and natural surface characteristics, providing a beautiful representation of the distinctive qualities for which these celebrated Moldavite fields are known. All 16 specimens are in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emint condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with particularly attractive forms and well-preserved natural textures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong the collection are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo genuine Angel Chimes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Moldavites containing naturally trapped internal material that produces an audible sound when the stone is gently shaken. These unusual specimens add another fascinating dimension to an already exceptional group.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than simply being a quantity of Moldavite assembled into a case, this is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarefully curated Moldavite portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — a collection in which every specimen has earned its place. Considerable time, knowledge and patience went into bringing these particular stones together, creating a balanced collection that would be extremely difficult to replicate by purchasing individual pieces today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach of the 16 specimens is supplied with its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eown individual Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documenting the stone and its locality, allowing every piece to retain its individual identity and provenance within the wider collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the serious collector looking to establish or significantly expand a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite portfolio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire in a single purchase what could otherwise take many years of searching to assemble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16 exceptional specimens. Three renowned Czech localities. Approximately 71g of hand-selected Moldavite. One extraordinary collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55460196155683,"sku":"MM190GWS71","price":2490.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/33EA00CE-9342-421A-AC78-924B38819FA1.jpg?v=1786518264","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/71-2g-wholesale-lot-top-grade-specimens","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}