A Marcasite, Smoky Quartz, Paste and Silver Pendant

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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.

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item details
Origin British
Period 1920s
Condition Excellent
Materials Base Metal
Silver
Main Gemstone Smokey Quartz
Secondary Gemstone Marcasite

Product REF: 945M