{"product_id":"moldavite-copper-wire-wrapped-pendant-14-59g-chlum","title":"Moldavite Copper Wire Wrapped Pendant | 14.59g | 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\"\u003eAn impressive statement pendant featuring a \u003cstrong\u003esubstantial 14.59g natural Moldavite specimen from Chlum\u003c\/strong\u003e, South Bohemia, wrapped by our highly skilled local artisan in copper.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a seriously impressive piece of Moldavite. Broad and substantial, the specimen displays beautiful natural sculpturing across its large surface, with pronounced ridges, folds and textured areas that become particularly striking when illuminated from behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper work has deliberately been kept open and relatively minimal for a stone of this size, securing the specimen while leaving the vast majority of the Moldavite visible. The flowing lines follow the natural contours rather than overpowering them, making the stone itself very much the centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a rare natural impact glass created approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14.8 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e as a result of the enormous Nördlinger Ries meteorite impact in what is now Germany. Material generated during the impact was ejected hundreds of kilometres, with major Moldavite-bearing deposits occurring in South Bohemia. Chlum is one of the region's recognised Moldavite localities. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e14.59 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial wearable specimen and a completely \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually wrapped around this exact stone.\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: 14.59g\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":55573040333091,"sku":"DV926P14","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/130D41DB-90CF-4D77-B735-FEB8B628EF86.jpg?v=1788918151","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-copper-wire-wrapped-pendant-14-59g-chlum","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}