Origin of the mineral
The stone is classified as semi-precious and is mined from Vltavin in the south of the Czech Republic. The mineral got its name “bottle” because of its green tint and glassy luster. The surface of the pebble is not uniform - it is covered with bubbles and wrinkles. Geologists explain the origin of the mineral as an explosion of a meteorite that fell to the ground and melted the earth's rock. A meteorite fell not far from the Moldau River, so the pebbles are sometimes called Moldavites.
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According to another version, the stones are fragments of a meteorite that did not reach the ground. A scattering of fragments covered the ground near the Moldau River, and since then this unique emerald-colored stone has been mined there. There is a third version - the pebbles appeared at the landing site of an intergalactic alien ship - the earth's rock melted upon contact with alien technology.
Why is the mineral called vltavin? Because the Czech name for the Moldau river is Vltava. The Czechs prefer this name, so it is this name that is assigned to emerald stones.
The mineral was first described by the Czech scientist Josef Mayer, who mistakenly mistook it for chrysolite of volcanic origin. Modern scientists have found that the nature of the stone is different - it is fused meteorite glass.
It is believed that the stone is more than 15 million years old, the main part of which is silica. The uniqueness of moldavite lies in the gas bubbles that formed high above the earth's surface - at least 25 km.
Modern facts
- In 1963, the Swiss government presented Queen Elizabeth II with a gift in honor of the tenth anniversary of her coronation - a tiara, in the center of which, surrounded by diamonds and black pearls, a raw Czech bottle stone - vltavin - modestly flaunts.
- In the Czech Republic they produce cheese with white mold on the outside and green on the inside. It has a name - Vltavin (in honor of the amazing stone).
- Winston Churchill always had a Vltavin in his breast pocket. And before making an important decision, he always held a magic stone in his hand.
- There is an old tradition in the Czech Republic. Before the wedding, the groom always gives his chosen one jewelry with vltavin, which is proof of love and fidelity.
- On their birthday, small children are given “droplets” of vltavin on their hands.
Jewelry made from moldavite (vltavina)
Vltavin, in addition to its legendary and mystical properties, has one more advantage.
Shining in all shades of green, with intricate air bubbles inside and amazing wrinkles and folds on the surface, this stone is an excellent material for creating spectacular, unique jewelry.
The Czech Republic is traditionally famous for jewelry made from local semi-precious stones. Vltavin is no exception. Jewelers, framing natural stones in exquisite silver or gold frames, create masterpieces whose fame spreads far beyond the borders of the Czech Republic.
Many travelers seek to take away vltavin (moldavite) as a souvenir of the Czech land and romantic Prague as a unique amulet or jewelry. The best workshops for making jewelry from garnet, amber and the mysterious vltavin are concentrated in Prague.
High-quality moldavite (vltavin) jewelry can only be purchased in the country of origin of the minerals. Here they are cheaper and counterfeited extremely rarely ; in the Czech Republic they treat buyers and tourists with respect. The most luxurious shops with a large selection of jewelry for every taste are located in Prague. To buy moldavite, it is better to choose a large store and, if in doubt, be sure to ask for a certificate of authenticity of the stone.
Prices in Prague for jewelry range from five euros for a pendant with a small (but unique!) Czech Vltavin stone in a simple frame to two hundred euros or more for a magnificent set of earrings and a ring. Thus, a stone weighing 22.7 grams costs about one hundred and eighty euros. On average, the cost of a small piece of jewelry with moldavite will cost thirty euros.
Magic properties
The unusual origin of the mineral attracted people with its mystery. People believed that pebbles that fell from the sky were filled with unearthly magical energy. Products from vlatavin have been made since the Paleolithic era - archaeologists still find objects and jewelry made from the mineral in the Czech Republic.
The color green is considered an accumulator of vital energy, so pebbles of all shades of green are used in healing practices and for extrasensory effects. The mystery of the origin of vltavin is attractive for conducting divination sessions and summoning spirits. The stone is also used to tune in to meditation.
Mages make amulets and amulets from vltavin to protect against demonic forces during rituals, charge themselves with cosmic energy and align the biofield. It is believed that the mineral helps to reveal the gift of divination and helps to tune in to the vibrations of the universe.
Yogis are sure that moldavite opens the heart chakra, through which the flow of cosmic energy flows. It is through the heart chakra - anahata - that a person can know love for God, the world, and even love himself. Opening the heart chakra frees you from heart ailments on a physical level, and on a psychological level it helps to establish contacts with people. The stone gives a feeling of unconditional love for the whole world.
Where to buy a legendary stone?
Local residents of Prague readily recommend purchasing jewelry with the legendary stone at the Celetna Crystal store at Celetna 596/15 or at the Czech Garnet Museum “Granat Turnov” at Panska 1/892.
According to the unanimous reviews of tourists from Russia, there is an excellent selection at affordable prices for products made from vltavins in Prague at the Info Center on Panska 6, where, by the way, tourists can apply for a refund of the value added tax on purchased jewelry.
Many tourists visit Cesky Krumlov on an excursion. The Mozart Collection jewelry workshop on Latran Street has a large and decent selection of designer jewelry made from semi-precious stones, including moldavite.
So, if fate brings you to Prague, treat yourself and your loved ones with at least a small piece of jewelry with the Vltavin cosmic stone. Before you buy your copy, try to feel the influence of the stone on you personally, and if the choice is made correctly, the stone will protect you from adversity and disappointment, and will bring you health, peace of mind and the energy of the Cosmos. Well, an unusual piece of jewelry made from a magic gem will definitely not leave you without the attention of others.
Healing properties
How can Vltavin help a person? Since ancient times, people have noticed the following features of the stone:
- helps get rid of headaches;
- has a positive effect on the visual organs;
- helps get rid of self-doubt and fears;
- restores blood pressure;
- protects against nervous breakdowns, improves sleep;
- activates vital energy and body tone;
- has a rejuvenating effect on the body;
- Helps you concentrate your thoughts on important information.
Healers and astrologers recommend wearing vltavin jewelry all the time. To improve vision or reduce blood pressure, you just need to contemplate the stone or meditate on it. Green color has a relaxing effect on the body and helps mobilize defenses. Contemplation of the mineral calms the nervous system and brings the senses into harmony.
The next method of using the mineral is touch. You need to apply the pebble to the sore spot or simply hold it in your palm until a feeling of relief appears. Then the stone needs to be cleaned under running water so that it releases the negative into the water.
Another method of using the mineral is charged water. Immerse vltavin in spring or purified water for several hours, then drink. This water gives strength, cleanses the body, strengthens the immune system. To activate the healing properties of the mineral, you can read a spell over the water:
You can buy real Vltavin in the country where it is mined. Czechs respect tourists and cherish their traditions, so they don’t sell fakes there.
How to distinguish a fake?
Unfortunately, you have to deal with situations when, instead of an original product, you buy, albeit well-made, but still an imitation. Some expert recommendations help distinguish natural jewelry from a fake.
- You need to look closely at the shade. Natural stone has a rich color, but not as bright as fake samples.
- Faceted specimens cannot be large in size. The natural size of a gem rarely exceeds 3 cm.
- Bubbles, veins, inclusions, heterogeneity - these are the properties of natural jewelry. Absolute transparency is characteristic of fakes.
- Glassy tektites are quite fragile and easily split and scratch.
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High quality fake stones are best checked by an experienced expert.
Astrological correspondences
Who can wear a pebble? Astrologers do not identify a specific zodiac sign that moldavite corresponds to. It is believed that the mineral is in harmony with representatives of the entire zodiac circle. However, they warn that Pisces and Scorpios should be careful when dealing with moldavite, as the stone can put them into an altered state of consciousness.
Moldavite has a beneficial effect on Taurus, Aries, Capricorn and Gemini - it helps to reveal intuitive qualities. The mineral helps Sagittarius and Cancer achieve internal harmony, Leo - to manage people, Libra and Aquarius - to discover new qualities in themselves.
Price of jewelry in Prague
The cost of jewelry that contains vltavin is low and affordable to everyone:
- Untreated vltavin with a diameter of 2.5 cm - $60.
- Small jewelry - from 10 to 90 euros.
- Large handmade product – 300 euros.
- A ring with a vltavin or a pendant with a small stone in a metal frame – 5 euros.
- Silver pendant with mineral – from 40 to 80 euros.
- Earrings – almost 50 euros.
- Jewelry set – from 150 to 200 euros.
Prices for jewelry increase every year as supplies dwindle.
Varieties and colors
Vltavin is a representative of a variety of tektite. This is a semi-precious rock, molten silicate glass formed as a result of the fragmentation of a meteorite when falling to Earth. The chemical composition includes most silica and a small amount of aluminum oxide.
The stone appeared in a colorless state and only over time acquired a green, “bottle” hue, under the influence of the soil of the Czech Republic and the climatic conditions of the country. In jewelry, the gem is presented in a mesmerizing green color. Before processing, the surface of the stone is rough, with veins and inclusions of various soil rocks.
Vltavina color scheme:
- a shade of emerald green turning into a dark “bottle” color;
- brownish tint of green;
- green, fading into a black tint;
- brown with black tints.
The cost of an uncut stone 2 cm in size on the world market is approximately $60. Every year the price of crystal increases. The version that the mineral will soon disappear is bearing fruit.
Puppets
Puppets are a national treasure of the Czech Republic. In numerous souvenir shops in Prague, dolls are presented in a huge assortment, from small to large, wooden or made of plaster.
If you want to buy a unique, high-quality puppet made by a master in long-standing traditions, it is better to do this in specialized stores and galleries. Real puppets are made from linden, using leather, textiles and cardboard. A certificate is included with the purchased product. A small puppet (30 cm) will cost from 2,000 rubles.
Store addresses:
Shop of dolls and puppets (Shop Marionety Truhlar) - Prague 1, Old Town, U Lužického semináře 5
Doll shop (Obchod loutkami) - Prague 1, Nerudova 51
Puppet shop - Prague Castle, Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička)
History of the name
The epicenter of the event (a falling meteorite, a comet explosion or the arrival of aliens) became the region between present-day Germany and the Czech Republic. Specifically, near Stuttgart, a city on the German bank of the Vltava River. The Germans call the river Moldau (Moldau). Therefore, at first the stones were called moldavites.
Moldavite
The term "vltavin" has been in use since 1891. It was invented by a journalist covering the anniversary exhibition of stones in Prague. The Czechs happily accepted the innovation.
Today there are also two names - moldavite stone and vltavin stone. They are equal.
National drinks of the Czech Republic
Even if you are not a fan of beer, you won’t find a better souvenir to treat your friends or relatives. The selection is huge, from bottled beer to draft beer. If you are waiting for an air flight, buy beer at duty free, the price will be lower and the selection will please you.
Among other national drinks as a souvenir from the Czech Republic, you can buy: young wine Burčák, herbal tincture Fernet, Absinth, Becherovka, Slivovice. All this can be bought in duty free.
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