# Moldavite Localities

> Where Moldavite is found: Besednice, Chlum, Slavče, Nesměň, Moravia and other Czech localities, with each site's character and price per gram.

- Source: https://moldavitegems.com/localities.html
- Publisher: Moldavite Gems (https://moldavitegems.com/)
- Last updated: 2026-10-20
- Cite as: Moldavite Gems. "Moldavite Localities." https://moldavitegems.com/localities.html. Updated October 2026.

Almost all Moldavite comes from the Czech Republic, mainly South Bohemia. Locality strongly influences shape, texture, color and price.

## The strewn field

| Region | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| South Bohemia (České Budějovice & Český Krumlov basins) | Czech Republic | The heart of the field and source of most specimens |
| Western Moravia (Třebíč / Znojmo area) | Czech Republic | Often darker, brownish-green, heavier pieces |
| Cheb Basin | Czech Republic | Rare finds |
| Lusatia | Germany | Small, rare pieces |
| Horn / Waldviertel | Austria | Rare; historically important finds |

## Notable localities

| Locality | Character | Typical retail $/g* |
|---|---|---|
| **Besednice** (incl. Ježkovna) | The apex locality: delicate, deeply etched, spiky "hedgehog" and "angel chime" pieces. Mining ended around 2008. | $85–195; exceptional pieces far higher |
| **Chlum** (Malý & Velký Chlum, Chlum nad Malší) | Classic South Bohemian material; discs, drops and well-textured pieces. Major legal sandpit operation. | $25–70 |
| **Slavče** / Zatáčka / Dobrkovská Lhotka | Good color and sculpting; sources of fine "sculpture" pieces (Paříž, Bažina). | $25–40 ordinary; $75–190 sculptures |
| **Nesměň** | Rods, elongated and well-shaped pieces. | $30–35 |
| **Vrábče** | Disc shapes and nicely etched stones. | $30–35 |
| **Jankov** | Smaller stones, often bright green. | $30–45 |
| **Brusná** | Larger, chunkier commercial stones. | $15–40 |
| **Lhenice**, Ločenice, Radomilice | Other South Bohemian finds of varying quality. | $25–40 |
| **Moravia** (Slavětice, Skryje, Olešnice) | Darker brownish-green, often larger. | $15–60 |

* Asking prices from specialist dealers, October 2026. See [Price](https://moldavitegems.com/price.html) for methodology.

## Why locality matters

- **Scarcity:** closed or exhausted localities (Besednice) command large premiums.
- **Texture:** soil chemistry differs between deposits, producing different etching styles.
- **Provenance:** a stated locality is a sign of a knowledgeable, honest seller. "Czech Republic" alone is weaker evidence.

**Legal note:** Moldavite is a reserved mineral in the Czech Republic. Digging without permission is illegal and enforced; collecting rules vary by site. Buy from sellers who source legally.