{"product_id":"tree-of-life-moldavite-pendant-14k-gold-1","title":"Statement Tree of Life Gold Pendant – 14.7g Chlum Moldavite","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFew pieces command attention quite like this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCentred around an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.7 gram natural Moldavite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the renowned Chlum locality, this exceptional Tree of Life pendant is a true statement piece—created for those who appreciate the rare opportunity to wear one of nature's most remarkable creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tree of Life has long symbolised strength, wisdom, renewal and the interconnectedness of all life. Combined with a Moldavite of this size and quality, it becomes far more than a pendant—it is a wearable work of art and an unmistakable expression of individuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-selected from old Czech collections, this substantial Moldavite displays the rich forest-green colour, intricate natural sculpturing and unmistakable character that have made Chlum one of the world's most respected Moldavite localities. Specimens approaching 15 grams are becoming increasingly scarce, making jewellery of this calibre exceptionally difficult to create.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach branch of the Tree of Life has been meticulously hand-wrapped in genuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14k Gold Fill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e using traditional wire-wrapping techniques. Every curve is formed by hand, allowing the natural beauty of the Moldavite to remain the undeniable centrepiece while creating a setting worthy of such an extraordinary stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether viewed as a powerful talisman or an investment-quality collector's piece, this pendant possesses a presence that simply cannot be replicated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite Weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14.7g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14k Gold Fill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLocality: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChlum, Czech Republic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeaning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite is celebrated for its exceptionally high vibration and is regarded as one of the world's most transformative gemstones, encouraging profound personal growth, spiritual awakening and positive life change. The Tree of Life complements this energy perfectly, symbolising resilience, continual growth and a deep connection between the earthly and the divine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated as a true one-of-one, this remarkable pendant can never be duplicated. Once sold, there will never be another exactly like it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold-Filled Wire Explained\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGold-filled wire is the superior choice for fine jewellery and wire-wrapping. It’s created by permanently bonding a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ethick layer of 14k solid gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto a jeweller’s brass core using heat and pressure. Unlike gold plating—which is typically just\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5–1 micron\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethick and wears off quickly—gold-filled wire contains around\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% real gold by weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, or roughly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100× more gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethan plating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior of gold-filled wire is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esolid 14k gold\u003c\/em\u003e—that’s what your skin touches—and it will\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enever wear off\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith normal use. It offers the same rich tone, lustre, and feel as solid gold becuase that's exactly what it is, but at a fraction of the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor techniques like wire wrapping,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esolid 14k gold cannot be used\u003c\/strong\u003e—it’s too hard, stiff, and unworkable for intricate designs. Gold-filled wire provides the perfect balance: the beauty and longevity of solid gold combined with the flexibility and practicality required for hand-crafted jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach piece comes with a certificate of authenticity tied to a money back guarantee.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Moldavite \u0026amp; where is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoldavite is a rare tektite or meteoric glass, caused by an asteroid impact 15mil. 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.\u003cbr\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\n\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.\u003cbr\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 to be found up to 6m underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoldavite NZ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eis 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.  \u003cspan\u003eAll 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":55333151179043,"sku":"DV726-TL1","price":1955.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/1020\/8035\/files\/0A78B7D1-37BE-422C-8939-3C7EF234FAA9.jpg?v=1783935018","url":"https:\/\/moldavite.co.nz\/products\/tree-of-life-moldavite-pendant-14k-gold-1","provider":"Moldavite NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}