{"product_id":"9-26g-besednice-hedgehog-moldavite","title":"9.26g Besednice Hedgehog Moldavite","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"cf32b6e7-fe61-48ae-a23d-081ae256569b\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"cf32b6e7-fe61-48ae-a23d-081ae256569b\" data-turn-id-container=\"cf32b6e7-fe61-48ae-a23d-081ae256569b\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are rare Moldavites, and then there are Besednice Ježkovna (Hedgehog) specimens. Revered by collectors worldwide for their extraordinary sculpturing, exceptional clarity and extreme rarity, they represent the pinnacle of what nature produced during the formation of Moldavite over 14 million years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing a substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.26 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this magnificent specimen belongs to an elite class of Besednice Hedgehogs seldom encountered on the open market. Its deeply carved, spiny surface is beautifully preserved from every angle, while the outstanding clarity and balanced form make it a truly world-class example. Hedgehogs approaching this size in such immaculate condition are exceptionally scarce and are increasingly regarded as investment-grade specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Besednice deposits, famed for producing these extraordinary Moldavites, were completely exhausted and permanently closed in 2010. Every genuine Ježkovna available today therefore comes from older collections, with the finest examples becoming progressively more difficult to acquire as they disappear into long-term private collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional specimen was painstakingly excavated by hand by a veteran Czech Moldavite digger many decades ago before being carefully preserved within a private collection. It remains in immaculate condition, displaying the sharp, deeply etched sculpturing and pristine integrity that define the very finest Besednice Hedgehogs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many flawless Besednice Hedgehogs exceeding nine grams still exist? No one can answer with certainty, but the number is undoubtedly extremely small. Opportunities to acquire specimens of this size, preservation and provenance are exceptionally rare, making this an outstanding acquisition for the serious collector and a remarkable example of one of Earth's most extraordinary natural glasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.26 grams | Besednice Ježkovna (Hedgehog) | Czech Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen from Moldavite NZ is sourced directly from the Czech Republic and includes a numbered Certificate of Authenticity, backed by our money-back authenticity guarantee. As one of the world's only exclusive Moldavite specialists, we source directly from trusted Czech suppliers, ensuring every specimen is 100% genuine, ethically obtained and accurately represented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:6adfb154-1388-4566-88be-5eec4336632e-3\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:6adfb154-1388-4566-88be-5eec4336632e-3\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:6adfb154-1388-4566-88be-5eec4336632e-3\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"73e495d7-b53d-4785-a220-41f694b4a5d6\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eMoldavite was formed approximately 15 million years ago when a meteorite struck what is now the Nördlinger Ries crater in Germany. The impact melted and launched terrestrial material hundreds of kilometres into the atmosphere, where it cooled and fell across parts of the Czech Republic, creating the only known source of Moldavite on Earth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eWith an estimated total quantity of less than 300 tonnes remaining in the ground and mining becoming increasingly restricted, Moldavite is regarded as one of the world's rarest collectible gemstones. Each specimen is completely unique, with no two pieces ever being identical.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eThis specimen has been sourced directly from the Czech Republic through trusted relationships developed over decades and has been carefully selected for its authenticity, condition, aesthetic appeal and collectability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2268\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2268\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eYour Moldavite will arrive with a Certificate of Authenticity and Provenance, securely packaged and fully insured. It is backed by our comprehensive money-back guarantee, ensuring complete confidence in your purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55308080316707,"sku":"MC626HH7","price":4998.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/E2EFC63F-9304-41AD-ADF8-C524B3416EEE.jpg?v=1783376404","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/9-26g-besednice-hedgehog-moldavite","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}