Gold Plated "Leaf" Moldavite Earrings | 2.9g | Chlum

A striking pair of handcrafted statement earrings featuring two beautifully textured natural Moldavites set in gold-plated sterling silver.

Each Moldavite retains its individual organic shape and richly sculpted surface, surrounded by a smooth frame with a warm, polished gold finish. Suspended beneath each stone are sculptural leaf-like forms, creating graceful movement and reflecting the light beautifully when worn.

Polished oval studs complete the elegant drop design, while the contrast between the deep green Moldavite and rich golden setting gives these earrings a bold, luxurious character.

Individually handcrafted by an artisan jeweller in Bali, the natural differences between the two Moldavites are part of their beauty and ensure that this pair is completely unique.

What is Moldavite & where is it from?

Moldavite 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.

From 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.

It 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.

99% 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.

Moldavite NZ

Moldavite 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.