Description
Moldavite Pendant – British Handcrafted Gemstone Jewellery from Devon
This exceptional 8.6g Moldavite Pendant, handmade in Devon, United Kingdom, measures 26mm x 21mm and features a stunning, genuine piece of Moldavite — one of the rarest natural glass gemstones on Earth. Carefully set to highlight its raw, natural beauty, this pendant embodies both cosmic history and artisan craftsmanship. The photograph shows the exact pendant you will receive, ensuring complete authenticity. All of our jewellery pieces are 100% genuine specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Gemstone Overview – The Extraterrestrial Origin of Moldavite
Moldavite is a natural glass formed approximately 14.7 million years ago by a meteorite impact in southern Germany, which created the Ries Crater. The immense heat and pressure of the impact melted terrestrial silica material, ejecting it high into the atmosphere. As the molten debris cooled and fell back to Earth, it solidified into glass-like droplets, fragments, and splashes — now known as moldavite.
This impact-origin gemstone, a member of the tektite family, is found almost exclusively in southern Bohemia and Moravia (Czech Republic). Its characteristic bottle-green to olive hue, intricate surface texture, and unique formation story make it one of the world’s most fascinating and collectible natural materials.
Geological and Mineralogical Details
- Type: Natural Tektite (Impact Glass)
- Chemical Composition: SiO₂ + Al₂O₃ + Fe₂O₃ + K₂O + CaO + MgO
- Formation Age: Approximately 14.7 million years ago
- Origin: Ries Impact Event, Central Europe
- Specific Gravity: 2.32–2.38
- Hardness: 5.5–6.5 on the Mohs scale
- Lustre: Vitreous
- Transparency: Transparent to translucent
- Colour: Deep olive green to forest green with internal bubbles and striations
Each moldavite piece displays unique lechatelierite inclusions (a form of natural silica glass) and flow textures that reveal its violent extraterrestrial birth. These microscopic features confirm its origin and distinguish genuine moldavite from synthetic imitations.
Formation and Geological Significance
Moldavite is one of only a handful of known natural glasses of impact origin, classed within the tektite group. It formed when a massive meteorite struck the Earth, sending molten terrestrial rock into the upper atmosphere. The material cooled rapidly as it re-entered the atmosphere, forming aerodynamic shapes and rippled surfaces characteristic of true moldavite specimens.
Geologically, moldavite is found in secondary sedimentary deposits, carried by ancient rivers across southern Bohemia and Moravia. Its rarity lies in the limited geographical distribution, as the moldavite strewn fields cover only a few regions in the Czech Republic.
Artisan Craftsmanship – Handmade in Devon
This 8.6g Moldavite Pendant, measuring 26mm x 21mm, was handcrafted in Devon by skilled British artisans who specialise in natural gemstone jewellery. The pendant is carefully designed to emphasise the raw character of the stone, preserving its natural shape, texture, and energy.
Unlike mass-produced jewellery, this pendant showcases the individuality of each moldavite piece — no two specimens are ever identical. The mounting complements the organic contours of the gemstone, allowing light to pass through and illuminate its deep green translucence. The craftsmanship ensures both elegance and structural integrity, creating a piece suitable for daily wear or display as a collector’s treasure.
Optical and Aesthetic Qualities
Moldavite’s visual appeal lies in its translucent green hue and unique surface texture. When held to light, it glows with an almost celestial luminescence, often revealing tiny internal bubbles and flowing streaks created during its rapid cooling in the atmosphere.
The piece’s naturally etched surface — the result of millennia of exposure to environmental weathering — enhances its tactile and aesthetic beauty. Its irregular contours and vitreous lustre give it a distinct, organic elegance that distinguishes moldavite from traditional gemstones.
Under both natural and artificial light, the pendant’s colour shifts subtly between forest green, olive, and vibrant emerald, making it a versatile piece that complements any outfit or setting.
Cultural and Historical Significance
Moldavite has captivated humankind for centuries. Ancient peoples in central Europe crafted tools and amulets from this mysterious green glass long before its scientific origin was understood. In folklore, it was considered a “stone of transformation”, believed to connect the wearer to higher realms and cosmic energy.
In metaphysical traditions, moldavite is said to stimulate the heart and crown chakras, promote spiritual awakening, and enhance emotional healing. It is often described as a stone of acceleration and change, prized for its energetic properties and celestial origin.
Because of its limited source and growing demand, authentic moldavite is increasingly rare, making genuine jewellery-grade pieces highly collectible.
Authenticity and Provenance
Your Moldavite Pendant Handmade in Devon is guaranteed authentic and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Each pendant is individually assessed for weight, clarity, and structure, ensuring it meets premium standards for gemstone integrity and visual quality.
The 8.6g weight and 26mm x 21mm dimensions make this a substantial specimen, displaying excellent colour saturation and translucency. The photograph provided shows the exact pendant you will receive, with a 1cm scale cube for size reference.
Collector and Gift Appeal
This Moldavite Pendant is not only a piece of fine jewellery but also a fragment of cosmic history. Whether you are a gemstone collector, jewellery enthusiast, or admirer of rare geological specimens, this pendant offers both scientific significance and natural beauty.
It serves as a conversation piece, a spiritual talisman, and a collector’s item — handcrafted in Britain and rooted in the story of Earth’s encounter with the stars. Presented with its Certificate of Authenticity, it makes an ideal gift for anyone who values unique, meaningful, and naturally extraordinary jewellery.
Jewellery Type: Pendant
Gemstone: Moldavite (Natural Tektite)
Weight: 8.6 grams
Dimensions: 26mm x 21mm
Origin: Ries Impact Event – Bohemia, Czech Republic
Handcrafted in: Devon, United Kingdom
Hardness: 5.5–6.5 Mohs
Lustre: Vitreous
Colour: Olive to deep green
Transparency: Transparent to translucent
Authenticity: 100% genuine specimen – Certificate of Authenticity included
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