{"product_id":"delicate-sterling-silver-moldavite-necklace","title":"Delicate Sterling Silver Moldavite Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant claw-set Moldavite necklace featuring a delicate sterling silver chain adorned with intermittent circular silver accents that add subtle detail, movement and sophistication to the design. The fine chain beautifully complements the natural Czech Moldavite, allowing the stone to remain the focal point while the polished silver circles catch the light and create a graceful sense of flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Bali by an experienced Swiss jeweller, this elegant piece combines minimalist elegance with thoughtful craftsmanship. The sterling silver claw setting securely showcases the Moldavite's natural shape, colour and texture, preserving the individuality that makes every specimen unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefined, feminine and effortlessly wearable, this necklace strikes the perfect balance between contemporary design and the raw beauty of one of nature's most extraordinary materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money-back guarantee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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":55280609558819,"sku":"SR626P14-2","price":369.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/8B437F43-44C1-459F-854E-058C50CF0C3B.jpg?v=1781827731","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/delicate-sterling-silver-moldavite-necklace","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}