{"product_id":"natural-moldavite-4-89g-nesmen-les","title":"Natural Moldavite | 4.89g | Nesmen Les","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 4.89g natural Moldavite from Nesmen Les has a wonderfully irregular silhouette, with a rugged surface marked by intricate etching and branching channels. Subtle variations in thickness bring out different shades of green as the light moves across the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive small collector's specimen, with the organic form and detailed surface sculpting that make natural Czech Moldavite so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"margin:20px 0 28px;padding-left:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;\"\u003eMoldavite Weight: 4.89g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"display:inline;margin:0;\"\u003eLocality: Nesmen Les\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#f0f0f0;border:none;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0 48px;\"\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.65;\"\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money-back guarantee.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNesmen Les\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNesmen Les is a lesser-known and highly sought-after Moldavite locality in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. \u003cem\u003eLes\u003c\/em\u003e means \u003cem\u003eforest\u003c\/em\u003e in Czech, a fitting name for this fascinating locality, which is prized by collectors for its beautifully sculpted specimens, intricate surface etchings and distinctive natural textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith relatively few specimens reaching the market, Nesmen Les Moldavite is particularly appealing to locality collectors. Its remarkable surface detail invites comparisons with celebrated localities such as Besednice Ježkovna and Maly Chlum, making it an exciting addition to any serious Moldavite collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55748705157411,"sku":"MC1026L3-6","price":189.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/BDFE8053-5D63-43B2-8478-FCE1A5FE433B.jpg?v=1791943959","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/natural-moldavite-4-89g-nesmen-les","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}