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Marcasite jewelry is an inexpensive type of jewelry that is mainly made of silver, and made to look like gold. Marcasite also has some pyrite in it, but the silver is used on top of the pyrite to prevent the jewelry from being brittle.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe Marcasite jewelry is made from pyrite and silver. Pyrite is also known as "fool's gold", its characteristics are similar to Marcasite but it is less brittle and more stable.
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What is marquisite jewelry made off?
"Marcasite" is a natural stone that is set in jewelry after it is cut and polished.
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I have jewelry I want to sell for cash. I have sterling silver jewelry with marcasite Are they buying it as they are sterling silver with out the marcasite?
A jewelry recycler is not interested in low value stones like marcasite. They'll pop the marcasite, weigh the silver, and pay you according to grade, weight, and current price. I'd strongly suggest asking the company you intend to do business with what their policies are, no doubt there are variations.
Is the natural stone that marquisite jewelry is made from black onyx?
marcasite is actually white iron pyrite (related to but not the same as pyrite-i.e. fools gold)
What is the popular purple gem used in art deco jewelry with marcasite?
i believe that is Amethyst or however you spell it :)
What is the value of marquisite?
(Maruisite) Marcasite is the trade name for a bright iron mineral called 'cubic pyrite'. When mounted singly or in clusters, marcasite's bright metallic luster resembles diamonds. Common in antique jewelry, marcasite is currently very popular.However, the stones are not considered 'Precious Gems'.
Where can one purchase a marcasite necklace?
One can purchase a marcasite necklace at any fine jewellery store or store that carries jewellery. One can shop at Kays, Jareds, Macys, or even on Amazon or eBay.
Is marcasite jewelry old?
The simple answer is... it depends. Marcasite jewellery was first produced by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, so there is some marcasite jewellery of genuine antiquity around. However as it is quite a delicate material, most surviving pieces will be in museums or universities by now. More common is marcasite jewellery from the Victorian era (1800s) when it was also very popular. A lot of this can be recognised by the Art Deco styling and bird and animal motifs. Finally modern marcasite jewellery often borrows from older, vintage styles and can look just as good. By its very nature even freshly produced marcasite has that vintage/antique "look". So most of what you will see for sale in the shops (or, for example on our website) is newly made marcasite, it just looks old.
Where can you buy marcasite rings?
One can buy new marcasite rings at JC Penny, Kohls, and Macy's. For vintage rings, Ruby Lane specializes in antique and estate jewelry. One has to check back occasionally due to constantly changing inventory.
Where is marcasite found?
I have found marcasite at Lake Tenkiller in north eastern Oklahoma.
Is marcasite rare?
yes
