About Marcasite Jewellery

Marcasite jewellery usually refers to silver jewellery inlaid with small rocks made of Pyrite. Pyrite is a naturally occurring nutrient which can be commonly found in a number of geological formations. Due to its brassy yellow colour it has been mistakenly combined with gold, so because of this its second name: 'Fools Gold'. However, it is quite not the same as gold as it is much lighter and stronger, and as such more resistant to scratches.

Marcasite itself is another naturally occurring nutrient much like Pyrite in colour and properties. The difference is that Marcasite is more difficult to shape as it is softer and often crumbles into dust. The name Marcasite in jewellery terms stems from the Arabic word for Pyrite, Markaschatsa.

History

Early records of Marcasite jewellery have been found in ancient A holiday in greece and the burial grounds of the Inca people in Latin America. Nefertiti was also reported to wear Marcasite in order to preserve her beauty. Silver jewellery adorned with Marcasite was extremely popular in 18th and 19th century The british isles, reaching its peak in popularity during the rule of Queen Victoria in The united kingdom in the second half of 19th century. The Queen used beautiful Marcasite jewellery as an alternative for diamonds, which are much more expensive.

Marcasite Jewellery today

The most common silver used in combination with Marcasite is silver. Due to the contrast between the two metal dull shades, the combination is very striking and it provides a special vintage look to silver jewellery. Nowadays Marcasite jewelry, rings, chains, and brooches marcasite earrings exist on the market at very inexpensive prices and they have their own antique charm liked by people of all ages.

Normally when used in jewellery the nutrient is cut in a triangle or oblong shape and can have a different colour -- ranging from dark green to metal dull (most common in jewellery). The most common method of inlaying Marcasite rocks to silver jewellery is gluing them onto small holes, which is a reason why this jewellery should not come in touch with water. However, numerous kinds of gluing methods can be used, and these differ in quality.

The best tip for keeping jewellery adorned with Marcasite clean and fresh looking is to wash it with a soft cotton cloth, which can be dry or slightly damp. Steamers or ultrasonic cleaners should be avoided, neither should it be over loaded in water. As with Silver jewellery in general, taking good care will make Marcasite jewellery more beautiful and more vintage with time.

All in all, Marcasite jewellery does make perfect vintage jewellery, it is a stunning affordable, it is beautiful, chic, elegant, stylish, and, what is more, it is said to have healing properties such as fending off negative energy.

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