Marcasite Silver Jewelry
What’s the Marcasite Jewelry?
“Marcasite” is a mineral that consists of iron sulfide (FeS2) which its surface is pale yellow to almost white and has a bright metallic luster.
In the Reign of Cleopatra, the marcasite was said to be an aid in the preservation of beauty so this might be one of her secret of beauty and grace.
Moreover, Marcasite also has been called the Inca’s gemstone because they are the first primitive to make jewelry with marcasite gemstones.
The Victorian era, spanning from 1837 to 1901, the marcasite jewelry was become an extremely famous jewelry trend.
Especially after the death of her beloved husband, Prince Albert in 1861. Her extended period of mourning required everyone at court to be dressed in mourning wear. Marcasite set with onyx were the obvious choices for jewelry.
With timeless beauty, the marcasite jewelry is unique and full of artistic charming to the wearer. The most popular collections are Art Deco, Art Nouveau and also now become contemporary artistic style set with Pearls, Gemstones like Garnet, Amethyst, Peridot, Topaz, Agate, Turquoise, Cameo and even colorful enamel.
