Marcasite, Smoky Quartz, Paste Silver Pendant c.1920s

£675.00 GBP

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.

    • Date & Provenance: 1920 & England
    • Condition: Very good
    • Materials: Marcasite, Smoky Quartz & Silver

Item Number: 945M