Moldavite Stud Earrings 925 Silver, Real Czech Vltavin and Bohemian Garnet Cluster, Green Tektite Studs, Vintage Gift for Her
$132.58+
Moldavite stud earrings in sterling silver 925 - a genuine Czech vltavin at the centre of each cluster, framed by natural Bohemian pyrope garnets. Hand-set in our own design and made in the Czech Republic. Also available gold plated.
CHOOSE YOUR METAL AND STONE
Use the drop-down menus to select:
Metal
- Sterling silver 925
- Gold plated silver
Stones
- Moldavite + Czech garnet - a green moldavite centre framed by red garnets
- Moldavite + zircon - moldavite framed with white zircon
- Czech garnet + garnet - the all red Bohemian cluster, no moldavite
The photo changes with your selection.
CZECH MOLDAVITE - VLTAVIN
Moldavite, known in Czech as vltavin, is a natural tektite - a meteor glass formed around 15 million years ago, when a meteorite struck what is now southern Germany and threw molten material across Bohemia and Moravia. It is found nowhere else in the world. The deposits are finite, mining is restricted, and faceted stones of even colour are getting harder to source every year.
Real moldavite is never bright emerald and never perfectly clear. It is a deep bottle green that shifts with the light, and under magnification it shows the bubbles and flow lines of glass that cooled in flight. That is how you tell it from the imitation.
OUR OWN DESIGN
This is not a wholesale model you will find in ten other shops. The design is ours - developed by A-B and produced to our specification by a Czech workshop we work with directly, made to order and exclusively for us. Every stone is selected by hand for its colour match.
DETAILS
- Metal: sterling silver 925/1000, or gold plated silver
- Weight: 1.6 g (the pair)
- Centre stone: natural Czech moldavite or pyrope garnet, round, 3.5 mm
- Surrounding stones: 8 x natural Czech pyrope garnet or zircon, round, 2 mm
- Cluster diameter: approx. 9 mm
- Closure: butterfly (push) back
- Brand: A-B
- Made in: Czech Republic
NATURAL CZECH GARNET FROM BOHEMIA
The garnets around the moldavite are mined at the pyrope deposits of Bohemia and cut in Czech art workshops. Our stones come from two of the oldest gemstone factories in Europe, working to traditions several centuries old. Czech pyrope is darker and warmer than commercial garnet, and it holds its red under artificial light instead of going brown. Green and red together are the traditional Bohemian combination.
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
Every order includes our A-B certificate confirming the origin and nature of the stone - issued by us as the maker, with a hologram. For moldavite this matters more than for anything else we make: most of what is sold online under this name is green glass. We are asked about it often, so the certificate comes with every piece as standard, no request needed.
HALLMARKS
- 925 - sterling silver fineness mark
- A-B - our own maker's mark
Under Czech law, silver pieces below the statutory weight carry the fineness mark only; the state hallmark is struck on heavier articles. Our workshop works under the Czech Assay Office (Puncovni urad CR), and A-B is registered with the Assay Office of the Slovak Republic (Puncovy urad SR) - message us and we will send you the registry link.
Slovakia and the Czech Republic are both member states of the Vienna Hallmarking Convention, so these marks are recognised across the UK, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland, Poland, the Netherlands and other member countries.
HOW TO WEAR
Light and easy to put on - they do not pull the earlobe or catch in the hair, so they work as everyday earrings or as a first pair after piercing. The green centre reads quietly against the skin in daylight and lights up under lamps. With an evening dress the cluster puts a point of colour near the face; in a business look it refreshes without breaking the code.
MATCHING PIECES AND OTHER METALS
The same cluster is also available as a ring, a pendant and a matching set. And in solid 14k gold 585. Browse the full collection in our shop.
CARE
Wipe with a soft cloth after wear. On the silver version, a silver polishing cloth restores the shine in seconds. On the gold plated version do not use alcohol or polish - plating is a surface layer and wears with abrasion. Put jewellery on after perfume and cream. Store in the original box.
SHIPPING
Ships from Slovakia in a gift box, ready to give. Tracked shipping on every order.
Shipping from Slovakia
Processing time
1 business day
Estimated shipping times
- North America : 3 - 5 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & exchanges accepted within 30 days
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Items on sale
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Privacy policy
Return and exchange of goods
Return of goods is carried out by prior agreement. The buyer is obliged to send the goods without defects and traces of exploitation, together with the gifts attached to it. The buyer pays for shipping. After the seller receives the goods, he undertakes to return the money paid for it by the buyer, minus the delivery, or exchange it for a product of a similar value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Loss parcels and accidents
If the buyer has not received the parcel after 21 business days from the specified delivery date at the post office, then the parcel is considered lost.
In this case, the client notifies the seller and writes a letter at the post office about the loss of the parcel. The seller writes a similar letter.
Within 14 working days after sending the request, a response comes from the post.
If the parcel is not found, the seller sends a similar product or equal in value as agreed with the client, at his own expense and assumes the delivery costs.
You agree to these terms when you place an order in our store. The seller is not responsible if the parcel is lost due to emergencies.
Return
To process a return, you need to contact us and indicate the reason. Take a photo of the product, the contents of the parcel and send it to us. You can send the goods within 14 days, previously agree with us. When sending, take a photo of the postage bill and send it to us along with the track.
In case of deliberate damage to the goods, the funds will not be returned to the buyer.
Check the goods at the post office. Open the parcel in the presence of a postal worker. If the integrity of the packaging is broken and the decoration is broken, fix it in the mail. Take a photo of the item and the postage bill. Register the damage to the goods at the post office. We are ready to assist in reimbursing you funds.
Return cost
Jewelry belongs to a special group of goods that come in contact with the skin. For subsequent sale, they must be prepared and professionally cleaned by a jeweler. The cost of this service is 10 euros. We will deduct this amount from the total refund amount.
The cost of making a custom-made ring is 7 euros. We will deduct this amount from the total cost of the return.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
Please note that the item must be returned exactly as it was sent with the gift box, inserts and gifts.
The cost of the gift box is 5 euros. If the buyer returns the item without it, this amount will be deducted from the total refundable amount.
Once the item is received, we will refund you within 30 days.
Reviews (2)
Average:
Oct 16, 2022
Toller Schmuck!
Beatrice
Aug 29, 2021
Beautiful piece of jewellery.
Leena