Moldavite The history of moldavite goes all the way back to the Holy Grail. At that time it was considered to be a holy relic with the belief that it came from "emeralds" that fell from the heavens. It was referenced as early as 1787, believing that the early people of central Europe used the stone as a talisman for good luck, worn as an adornment, and even used in bartering or trading. It may even have been used prehistorically as a tool.