{"product_id":"moldavite-garnet-soft-soldered-pewter-pendant-1-1g-chlum","title":"Moldavite \u0026 Garnet Soft Soldered Pewter Pendant | 1.1g | Chlum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handcrafted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft-soldered pewter pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.1g natural Moldavite specimen from Chlum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accented with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efaceted deep red Garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The Moldavite remains largely in its natural, unpolished form, displaying an irregular shape, fine surface ridges, and translucent olive-green tones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eflowing silver-tone pewter work that follows the natural contours of the Moldavite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than completely enclosing it. A curved pewter band sweeps across the upper portion of the stone and wraps around one side, creating an organic frame while leaving the centre and natural edges exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the lower side of the pendant, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esingle round faceted Garnet is incorporated into a sculptural pewter extension\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a rich burgundy-red focal point that contrasts beautifully with the green Moldavite. A polished \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebail and connecting ring at the top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complete the pendant for attachment to a chain or cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overall design is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003easymmetrical, organic and nature-inspired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining the raw character of Chlum Moldavite with smooth, flowing pewter lines and a refined Garnet accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e1.1\u003c\/span\u003e grams\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Chlum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials: Moldavite, Garnet \u0026amp; Soft Soldered Pewter\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. 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