{"product_id":"moldavite-ldg-herkimer-diamond-copper-pendant-2-6g-chlum-1","title":"Moldavite, LDG \u0026 Herkimer Diamond Copper Pendant | 2.6g | 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 beautifully handcrafted three-stone pendant featuring a \u003cstrong\u003e1.36g natural Moldavite specimen from Chlum\u003c\/strong\u003e, combined with \u003cstrong\u003eLibyan Desert Glass (LDG)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a brilliant \u003cstrong\u003eHerkimer Diamond\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three stones have been individually arranged and hand-wrapped in copper by our highly skilled local wire artist. The open design leaves each stone clearly visible, with the rugged natural sculpturing of the Moldavite contrasting beautifully against the translucent Libyan Desert Glass and bright, crystalline Herkimer Diamond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a rare natural impact glass formed approximately \u003cstrong\u003e14.8 million years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e during the enormous meteorite impact that created the Nördlinger Ries crater in present-day Germany. Material ejected during the impact travelled hundreds of kilometres, with much of the Moldavite eventually deposited across what is now the Czech Republic. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moldavite in this pendant comes specifically from \u003cstrong\u003eChlum in South Bohemia\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the best-known Czech Moldavite localities. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA completely \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, individually created around these exact stones and impossible to reproduce.\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, Libyan Desert Glass, Herkimer Diamond \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: 1.36g\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":55573079589155,"sku":"DV926P10","price":222.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/C7681A64-135A-4CDC-AE8D-358A14ACF30F.jpg?v=1788924017","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-ldg-herkimer-diamond-copper-pendant-2-6g-chlum-1","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}