Silver Plated Electroformed Moldavite Pendant | 2.3g | Marouskovo Pole

A beautifully handcrafted silver-plated copper electroformed pendant featuring 2.3g of Natural Moldavite from Marouskovo Pole, Czech Republic.

This unusual specimen has a compact, elongated formation with a rugged, deeply sculptured surface and lovely olive-green translucency. Its irregular contours feature natural cavities, raised ridges and delicate etched textures, creating a fascinating contrast between the darker, thicker areas and the lighter, translucent edges.

The silver-plated copper setting embraces one end of the Moldavite, forming an intricate, organically textured cap with raised, rounded details and a beautifully sculptural finish. The majority of the natural glass remains exposed, allowing its distinctive shape and surface features to be fully appreciated.

Copper electroforming is a process in which copper is gradually deposited onto a specially prepared surface using an electrical current. As the copper builds up, it creates a durable setting that follows the stone's natural contours. This piece has been finished with silver plating, giving the organically textured copper a beautiful silvery appearance.

Comes with a stainless steel chain.

What is Moldavite & where is it from?

Moldavite 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.

From 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.

It 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.

99% 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.

Moldavite NZ

Moldavite 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.