Moldavite Jewelry
A green natural glass created by a meteorite impact 15 million years ago. Found in the Czech Republic
Unearthed Gemstones Moldavite Jewelry
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Hardness
5.5 - 6 (Medium): Wear with care; This gemstone can dull over time.
Toughness
Poor (Fragile — Can chip or break easily; Treat gently and store separately)
Mineral Family
Natural Glass (Tektite)
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Crystal System
Amorphous
Lustre
Vitreous
What Is Moldavite?
Moldavite is a gem with an origin story no other stone can match. Around 15 million years ago, a huge meteorite slammed into what is now southern Germany. The impact melted surface rock and flung it hundreds of kilometres, where it cooled mid-flight into glassy green droplets. Those droplets, a type of natural glass called tektite, landed mostly in the Czech Republic, near the Moldau (Vltava) river that gives the gem its name. Its bottle-green surfaces are naturally sculpted with wrinkles and flow lines from that fiery flight.
Is Moldavite Durable Enough for Everyday Jewelry?
As a natural glass, moldavite is brittle and sits around 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, so it belongs in pendants and earrings rather than hard-working rings. It is worn both as raw, sculptural pieces and as faceted stones.
How to Care for Moldavite Jewelry
Clean it gently in lukewarm, soapy water and skip ultrasonic cleaners.
How to Tell If Moldavite Is Real
A word of caution when buying: moldavite is faked constantly, usually with moulded green bottle glass that looks wet, shiny and too perfect. Genuine pieces have a matte, intricately etched texture. We guarantee ours are the real thing.
Gemstones Similar to Moldavite
Obsidian is Earth's own natural glass, and pallasite shares moldavite's outer-space backstory.
