{"product_id":"moldavite-copper-wire-wrapped-pendant-11-48g-chlum","title":"Moldavite Copper Wire Wrapped Pendant | 11.48g | Chlum","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=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA striking handcrafted pendant featuring a \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial 11.48g natural Moldavite specimen from Chlum\u003c\/strong\u003e, South Bohemia, wrapped in copper by our highly skilled local wire artist.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful broad, elongated specimen with excellent natural sculpturing across its surface. Deep folds, irregular ridges and intricate textures give the Moldavite plenty of character, while backlighting reveals its impressive translucency and internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper work has been designed specifically around this individual stone. A combination of detailed wire weaving and sweeping open lines holds the specimen securely while leaving the majority of its natural surface exposed. The result is a substantial piece of wearable Moldavite without unnecessarily covering what makes the stone special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChlum is one of the recognised Moldavite localities of South Bohemia, where Moldavite occurs naturally within local sand and gravel deposits. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Moldavite itself is a rare natural impact glass associated with the Nördlinger Ries meteorite impact approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14.8 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e11.48 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a seriously substantial specimen and a completely \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually handcrafted around this exact piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a matching chain, ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Moldavite \u0026amp; Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite Locality: Chlum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 11.48g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55573059797283,"sku":"DV926P12","price":986.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/AA75A42B-E4DE-43E4-A35E-B654763E1987.jpg?v=1788918130","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-copper-wire-wrapped-pendant-11-48g-chlum","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}