Trend of Marcasite Jewelry

silver marcasite jewelry

Marcasite jewelry is a natural mineral that is called iron sulfide and is often used in South America but it occurs naturally in the world and marcasite is related to iron pyrite which is also called “Fools Gold” because of its resemblance with gold, but relatively low value – minor confuses iron pyrite for gold when staking a claim and realize their mistake later.

The color of marcasite jewelry ranges from dark gray to black, often with sparks of yellow or gold throughout the stone. As with all natural stones, color may vary slightly. Marcasite was considered to reduce the negative energy and improve communication.

Marcasite jewelry fashionable in the Victorian era – black color was popular at the time especially at the end of the Queens supremacy when somber fashion and ornamentation were the vogue. Cameo brooches / pins and pendants were very trendy and there are many model of dark marcasite jewelry contrasting with ivory.

Modern marcasite jewelry is now fashionable due to its links with the past. A whole niche has been created for what is often called “vintage style” where traditional materials are used to make new, fashionable pieces and are regularly seen being worn my variety of celebrities who love the style.

Often, marcasite jewelry is secured in its setting with jewelers cement and thus it may require special cleaning. You can:

- Wipe gently with a soft damp cloth and clean.
- Wipe with a clean, soft and absorbent.
- Use a towel to ensure that the piece is completely dry.

And what you do not try:

- Use a steamer, hot water or a cleaner for Sonic
- Exposed to chemicals or cleaning agents
- Expose to extreme heat
- Soak in water

As with all jewelry, a little care and patience gives its own rewards with more durable parts for marcasite jewelry.

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