This is a Moldavite Pendant that is 14k Gold fancy set. Total weight is 12.44 grams. Please see certificate for exact measurements.
This moldavite is considered museum grade, complete intact drop. One of "hedgehogs" or spikes measures ~7mm from valley to peak.
This pendant comes with the shown gemologist certificate. Collectors please note that this certificate is signed by Dr. Jaroslav Hyrsl, the same gemologist who inspected the crown jewels for the Czech Republic government.
This combination of this pendant and gemology certificate is quite rare in today's marketplace. As shown in the conclusion, it is is specifically stated that this moldavite came from Besednice. It is further stated here the moldavite is from the Jezkovna deposit.
History
Besednice Moldavite are the most prized & sought after of all Moldavite. Known as "Hedgehogs" for their spikes, these beautiful green, rich & dark textured tektites were found in & around the Besednice townsite & nearby fields. Many small pieces seen today were likely found in upper layers of the fields, have some erosion and dings, and many were damaged when extracted. A very notable physical characteristic of Besednice crystals is that their density is slightly less than that of other moldavites, even those found within a few kilometers away. This produces a much larger surface area, unique frequency and distinctive appearance.
The Besednice Jezkovna field or "mine", now closed but active in the 1990's into approximately 2008, produced some of the rarest and highest grade moldavites found anywhere. The amount of moldavites taken from this area varies greatly depending on the source. The mine itself is believed to have produced 220kg. The area around the mine, including pieces taken while building the roads to the mine, etc., obviously yielded more moldavites.
Known as the Emerald that fell from the universe, Moldavite is a tektite (Meteorite) with a hardness ranging from 5.6 - 7 on the Mohs scale. The asteroid hit the earth 15 million years ago in what is now known as the Ries Crater in Barvaria (Germany). The material from the impact was sent flying into the atmosphere, cooled down & formed the melted glass into what is now called Moldavite. The splash field or primarily landing of the melted crystals returning to earth is in the areas of South Bohemia (Czech Republic). Moldavite is not found in any other region on the earth.
Star Crystal shop is located in the Northeastern US. At this time there is no member of our shop that is a registered gemologist. We are professional collectors that value the reputation, longevity, and industry respect of our suppliers. Several of our suppliers have either written books about moldavite or are professional references worldwide.
The authenticity of all crystals is explicitly and directly guaranteed by Star Crystal Shop LLC in this statement. Our moldavite has been independently validated by our customers in several labs across the US. We have had multiple purchases by students using our moldavite for lab work. Please check our EBAY feedback under StarCrystalShop as the rating is 99+% positive with over 300 purchases reviewed.
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