Showing posts with label Marcasite Silver Jewelry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marcasite Silver Jewelry. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Marcasite Silver Jewelry

Marcasite has been used in many cultures for decoration over the years. Such as Incas, Ancient Greeks and more. It started to gain use and popularity in England during the 18th century and was frequently seen in lockets, brooches, and cameos, and also were popular as a jewellery named Star Harvest,silver jewelry wholesale adornment in Georgian times.
It really gained popularity after the death of Queen Victoria's husband. "Dark and Sombre" was in. Silver and Marcasite jewellery became the fashion for the middle class and continued to the end of the Art Deco Period.
There are some really charming pieces of jewellery made from Sterling Silver and Marcasite in Star Harvest Jewelry Factory.
Just like this earring, marcasite with antique silver plating. You do not need to worry about discoloration, the more color is antique, the more it is charming!!