{"product_id":"moldavite-copper-tree-of-life-pendant-4-03g","title":"Moldavite Copper Tree of Life pendant | 4.03g | Chlum","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking \u003cstrong\u003e4.03 g natural Moldavite specimen from Chlum\u003c\/strong\u003e, incorporated into an intricately hand-woven \u003cstrong\u003eTree of Life pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e in copper.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moldavite forms the centrepiece of the design, surrounded by beautifully detailed wirework forming the branches, trunk and roots of the tree. Its natural textured surface and translucency remain clearly visible through the open design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tree of Life is traditionally associated with \u003cstrong\u003egrowth, strength, connection and transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e – a particularly fitting motif to pair with Moldavite, widely known as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stone of Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis beautiful piece was individually handcrafted for us by our \u003cstrong\u003ehighly skilled local wire-wrap artist here in New Zealand\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose detailed work transforms each natural Moldavite into a completely unique piece of wearable art. The intricate weaving, branches and roots are all formed by hand around the individual shape of the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 4.03g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials: Moldavite \u0026amp; Copper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Chlum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \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 \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":55541414756643,"sku":"DV926P3","price":495.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/38A9F7EC-9A7C-4372-B50F-A72853FEF586_1_201_a_34f1e4f1-c134-431b-874c-4ae54d39e9f8.jpg?v=1788226579","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-copper-tree-of-life-pendant-4-03g","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}