{"product_id":"soft-soldered-moldavite-pendant-2-4g-maly-chlum","title":"Soft Soldered Moldavite Pendant | 2.4g | Maly Chlum","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA truly exquisite handcrafted soft soldered pendant featuring a magnificent 2.4 gram Moldavite from the renowned Maly Chlum locality. Displaying exceptional natural texture, superb colour and beautifully preserved sculpturing, this outstanding specimen forms the centrepiece of an elegant and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eComplementing the Moldavite is a lustrous freshwater river pearl and a genuine Czech Garnet—a fitting pairing with one of the Czech Republic's most treasured gemstones. Together, these natural gems create a striking balance of colour, texture and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eCrafted using the Tiffany (soft soldering) technique, the pendant is individually handmade using lead-free tin and silver solder, incorporating genuine sterling silver into the finished setting. This traditional artisan method produces an organic, character-rich finish that perfectly enhances the natural beauty of the stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA matching tarnish-resistant stainless steel chain is included free of charge, allowing the pendant to be worn and enjoyed immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece has been handcrafted using lead-free jeweller's pewter with added sterling silver. This traditional technique creates an organic, one-of-a-kind finish, ensuring that no two pieces are ever exactly alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite Weight: 2.4g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Soft Soldered Pewter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality: Maly Chlum, Czech Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMatching stainless steel chain included\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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":55324101345571,"sku":"LH726-5","price":522.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/IMG_3947_8249ae93-c3a8-42a5-b769-6a085d4aac5c.jpg?v=1783729968","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/soft-soldered-moldavite-pendant-2-4g-maly-chlum","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}