{"product_id":"sterling-silver-moldavite-pendant-1-1g-chlum","title":"Sterling Silver Moldavite Pendant | 1.1g | Vrabce","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful 1.26g natural Moldavite pendant from Vrabce, Czech Republic, featuring a rich green specimen with a rugged natural surface and a simple sterling silver setting.\u003cbr\u003eThe Moldavite has a broad, irregular shape with an uneven, slightly jagged outline. Its surface displays a fascinating mixture of shallow grooves, small pits and raised textured formations, giving the stone an earthy, organic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts colour ranges from deep olive to forest green, with darker areas across the thicker upper portion and lighter, translucent green towards the lower edges. When illuminated, the thinner sections allow more light to pass through, revealing the natural depth and variations in its green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA simple sterling silver bail is attached near the top of the stone, allowing it to hang naturally while keeping its original shape and texture fully visible. The minimalist design complements the raw beauty of the Moldavite without overpowering it.\u003cbr\u003eVrabce, located in South Bohemia, Czech Republic, is a recognised Moldavite locality known for producing distinctive natural specimens with beautiful green tones and interesting surface textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely one-of-a-kind pendant combining authentic Czech Moldavite with understated sterling silver craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMoldavite Weight: 1.1g\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMaterials:  Sterling Silver \u0026amp; Moldavite\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLocality: Vrabce\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moldavite NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55748537876771,"sku":"DL1026-P9","price":60.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/1E7247E9-9361-4EB2-8B29-A1947A591C51_1_201_a.jpg?v=1791855100","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/sterling-silver-moldavite-pendant-1-1g-chlum","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}