Moldavite Copper Tree of Life Pendant | 6.47g | Chlum

A beautifully handcrafted Tree of Life pendant featuring a substantial 6.47g Natural Moldavite specimen from Chlum, Czech Republic, intricately wrapped in copper by a highly skilled local New Zealand artisan.

The Moldavite is a magnificent centrepiece, displaying a rich forest-green colour, deep natural sculpturing and wonderful translucency along its edges. Its rugged surface, with pronounced ridges and intricate etched textures, contrasts beautifully with the delicate copper wirework surrounding it.

The pendant features an elegant, elongated frame, painstakingly constructed using multiple strands of copper wire. Within this frame, the artisan has created a magnificent Tree of Life, with intricately twisted branches extending across the Moldavite and a beautifully woven trunk flowing into an elaborate network of roots.

The craftsmanship is exceptional. From the tightly coiled bail to the finely woven outer frame and carefully positioned branches, every element has been thoughtfully constructed to create a piece that is as much a work of art as it is jewellery.

The Tree of Life has long symbolised growth, strength, connection and renewal, making it a particularly meaningful design when combined with the extraordinary natural origins of Moldavite.

A truly one-of-a-kind pendant, bringing together a beautiful Czech Moldavite specimen and the remarkable skill of a local artisan.

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.