{"product_id":"silver-plated-electroformed-moldavite-pendant-2-3g-marouskovo-pole","title":"Silver Plated Electroformed Moldavite Pendant | 2.3g | Marouskovo Pole","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully handcrafted silver-plated copper electroformed pendant featuring 2.3g of Natural Moldavite from Marouskovo Pole, Czech Republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with a stainless steel chain.\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: 2.3g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNatural Moldavite \u0026amp; Silver Plated Copper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMaly 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 style=\"height: 35.4141px; width: 100.623%;\" width=\"559\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.4141px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 35.4141px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\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","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":55883359846691,"sku":"OG1026-P4","price":142.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/372994A2-A3DC-421A-86D3-FF1952363D24_1_201_a.jpg?v=1793662796","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/silver-plated-electroformed-moldavite-pendant-2-3g-marouskovo-pole","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}