A Marcasite, Smoky Quartz, Paste and Silver Pendant
A Marcasite, Smoky Quartz, Paste and Silver Pendant
£675.00
Description
Wonderful Marcasite, smoky quartz, paste silver pendant c.1920s
The marcasite of jewellery is in fact iron pyrite as marcasite itself is too brittle alone for the durability required of a piece. This jewellery marcasite is sometimes called ‘fool’s gold’ given its heavily metallic appearance.
Marcasite of this kind also offers a kind of iridescence, explaining its use as a more affordable diamond replacement that will still catch the light beautifully.
This piece is available to purchase online at www.eltonantiquejewellery.com.
E L T O N S
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Origin | British |
| Period | 1920s |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Materials | Base Metal |
| Silver | |
| Main Gemstone | Smokey Quartz |
| Secondary Gemstone | Marcasite |
Product REF: 945M
