What is marcasite sterling?
A subtle flash of silver can add a fabulous touch to any woman’s outfit. If you favor antique or art deco styling for your jewelry, you may want to consider marcasite.ChemistryMarcasite is iron sulfide, FeS2, and has the same chemical makeup as pyrite but it crystallizes differently. Marcasite crumbles easily and the sulfur in marcasite will dissipate over time.SourceMarcasite and pyrite are found worldwide.AppearanceThe stone has a metallic luster with gray-black coloring and can have a slight yellow tint.Marcasite JewelryMarcasite and silver jewelry really doesn’t have marcasite in it. The jewelry trade uses pyrite instead because true marcasite is too soft for jewelry. It is usually set in silver because the tones of the stone and metal complement each other. Marcasites are often set with black onyx and mother of pearl. Marcasite jewelry has been found in ancient archaeological digs, was a favorite during the reign of England’s Queen Victoria and is still popular today. Historically
