{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-2-58g-nesmen-les","title":"Natural Moldavite | 2.58g | Nesmen Les","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.58g natural Moldavite specimen from Nesmen Les, Czech Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying the distinctive sculptural character and deeply textured surface for which this locality is highly regarded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen has an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eelongated, irregular form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, tapering towards one end and broadening through the lower portion. Its surface is exceptionally textured, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep grooves, pronounced ridges, pits and flowing etched formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e running across the stone. The sculpting creates an almost organic, leaf-like appearance, with raised areas and recessed channels giving the specimen considerable visual depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts colour ranges from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight olive to forest green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. When illuminated from behind, the thinner sections allow more light to pass through, revealing a brighter, translucent green, while the thicker portions absorb more light and appear deeper and darker. This variation is a natural result of the stone's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003euneven thickness, surface relief and translucency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe deeply etched exterior also affects how light interacts with the specimen. Raised ridges catch and scatter light, while the deeper grooves create shadows and contrast, emphasising its rugged three-dimensional texture. It remains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely natural and unpolished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, preserving the surface characteristics developed through its geological history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNesmen Les\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e meaning “forest” in Czech — is one of the most prized Moldavite localities, producing remarkable specimens rivalled by renowned areas such as Besednice Jezkovna and Maly Chlum. Although the deposits at Nesmen Les are not completely depleted, the material is difficult to mine and relatively few quality stones emerge from this sought-after locality. It is particularly renowned among collectors for Moldavite with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espectacular, deeply etched surface textures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.58g specimen is an excellent example of the classic Nesmen Les character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining an unusual elongated form, dramatic natural sculpting and beautiful green translucency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 2.58 grams\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Nesmen Les\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\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\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55710326653219,"sku":"MC1026G13-55","price":103.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/C6164714-4698-4FD1-B63C-D0BA1F9B3F72.jpg?v=1791236038","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-2-58g-nesmen-les","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}