{"product_id":"moldavite-1-52g-nesmen-les","title":"Natural Moldavite | 1.52g | Nesmen Les","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully sculpted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.52g natural Moldavite specimen from Nesmen Les, Czech Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distinguished by its elongated form, lighter green translucency and pronounced flowing surface texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslender, irregular shape with a gently curved profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its surface features prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elongitudinal grooves, raised ridges, channels and naturally etched depressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that run along much of the stone. The uneven, serrated-looking edges add further definition, giving the piece a highly sculptural and almost organic appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its most attractive physical features is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erelatively light olive-green colour and strong translucency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because this specimen is thinner than many heavier Moldavites, light can travel through a greater proportion of the stone. Under illumination, this produces brighter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow-green to olive-green tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while thicker ridges and recessed sections appear noticeably darker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pronounced ridges also interact dramatically with light. Their curved and irregular surfaces \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflect and refract light at different angles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating bright highlights along the raised areas and deeper shadows within the grooves. As the specimen is turned, these contrasts shift across the surface, making its intricate natural sculpting particularly visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely natural and unpolished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the texture, irregular edges and surface relief that give the specimen its individual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNesmen Les\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning “forest” in Czech — is one of the most prized Moldavite localities. It is particularly renowned for specimens displaying \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espectacular natural etching and deeply sculpted surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Although the deposits are not completely depleted, they are difficult to mine, and relatively few quality stones emerge from this sought-after locality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.52 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specimen is a particularly elegant example of Nesmen Les Moldavite, combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight green translucency, an elongated natural form and striking ridge-like sculpting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 1.52g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials: Moldavite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Nesmen Les\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\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","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55710296932643,"sku":"MC1026G13-26","price":61.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/17873D32-00E2-4E26-9481-67DD5407CA57.jpg?v=1791236276","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-1-52g-nesmen-les","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}