{"product_id":"gold-plated-sterling-silver-moldavite-necklace-3-2g-chlum-1","title":"Gold Plated Sterling Silver Moldavite Necklace | 3.2g | Chlum","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking contemporary necklace featuring a magnificent 16.05-carat faceted Natural Moldavite, beautifully presented within an intricate, openwork gold-plated sterling silver pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by a Swiss jewellery artisan, this exceptional piece brings together bold geometric design and delicate craftsmanship. The rectangular pendant features an extraordinary lattice of fine, intersecting gold-toned lines, creating an airy, almost woven appearance with subtle irregularities that give the design its distinctive character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt its centre sits a substantial, pear-shaped faceted Moldavite, secured by elegant gold-plated prongs. Its deep forest-green colour contrasts beautifully with the warm gold finish, while the polished facets reveal captivating flashes of green as the stone catches the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe open latticework allows light to pass through and around the Moldavite, emphasising the gemstone's natural beauty while giving the generously proportioned pendant a surprisingly delicate appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspended from a fine, elongated-link chain, this is an unusual and sophisticated statement piece that balances contemporary jewellery design with the ancient origins of one of the world's rarest natural gemstones. The chain can be worn at different lengths to suit your style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite Weight: 3.2g (16.05ct)\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\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials: Natural Moldavite, Gold-Plated Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 35.4141px; width: 100.623%;\" width=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.4141px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.4141px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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\u003cbr\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\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":55920442704163,"sku":"SR1026-N10","price":1075.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/949553A2-75C7-4E1A-B887-8776992DA582_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793667055","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/gold-plated-sterling-silver-moldavite-necklace-3-2g-chlum-1","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}