{"product_id":"hedgehog-moldavite-6-09g-besednice","title":"Hedgehog Moldavite | 6.09g | Besednice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\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\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew natural treasures inspire collectors quite like the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesednice Ježkovna (Hedgehog)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—widely regarded as the world's rarest, most sought-after, and most beautiful variety of Moldavite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighing an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.09 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this immaculate specimen ranks among the finest Besednice Hedgehogs available anywhere in the world. Displaying the deeply sculpted, spiny surface texture and exceptional clarity for which this legendary locality is renowned, it represents the pinnacle of natural Moldavite formation. Finding a Ježkovna of this size, preservation, and overall quality is extraordinarily uncommon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Besednice deposits were completely exhausted and permanently closed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ensuring that every genuine Hedgehog available today originates from historic collections. As time passes, specimens of this calibre become increasingly difficult to obtain, with the finest examples remaining firmly in the hands of dedicated collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional specimen was painstakingly excavated by hand by a veteran Moldavite digger and remained in a private collection for decades. Preserved in immaculate condition, it exhibits the crisp, deeply etched sculpturing and flawless integrity that discerning collectors seek but rarely encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow many Besednice Hedgehogs of this calibre still exist? The true number is impossible to know, but it is undoubtedly very small. Opportunities to acquire flawless examples exceeding six grams have become exceptionally rare, making this not only a breathtaking collector's piece but also an important geological specimen of one of Earth's most extraordinary natural impact glasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 6.09 grams\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Besednice Ježkovna (Hedgehog), Czech Republic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition: Perfectly preserved with no damage.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\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\"\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 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 dir=\"auto\" 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\"\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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\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":55299048603939,"sku":"MC626HH6","price":3745.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/43DCB0B9-908D-4BF5-964B-E4D41E7DAD3E.jpg?v=1783036954","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/hedgehog-moldavite-6-09g-besednice","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}