{"product_id":"moldavite-snail-carving-twin-set-carving-2-of-2-4-39g-chlum","title":"Moldavite Snail Carving – Twin Set (Carving 2 of 2) | 4.39g | Chlum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoldavite Snail Carving – Twin Set (Carving 2 of 2) by Pavlína Cambalová\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis finely crafted snail carving, weighing 4.39 grams, is the second half of a remarkable twin set—both pieces expertly sculpted from a single Moldavite specimen originating from the Chlum locality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned Czech artist Pavlína Cambalová brings this carving to life with her signature precision and artistry. Though distinct in form, it shares a deep connection with its twin through their common source—one stone, two expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder backlight, delicate internal bubbles can be seen suspended within the Moldavite—an unmistakable sign of authenticity and a beautiful reminder of the stone’s cosmic past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meaningful and rare addition for any collector who values craftsmanship, origin, and the story a stone can tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 4.39g\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality:  Chlum\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\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. All of our Moldavite and jewellery is guaranteed for authenticity by a 100% money-back guarantee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53775372517667,"sku":"PC0525SNK3","price":790.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_9848.jpg?v=1747999588","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/moldavite-snail-carving-twin-set-carving-2-of-2-4-39g-chlum","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}