| History | | | | gold. Marcasite is available in a variety of colors |
| Marcasite jewelry was originally found in Greece. It | | | | ranging from dark grey to black that also consists of |
| was also found in the burial grounds of the Inca people | | | | sparks of yellow or gold throughout the stone. In earlier |
| residing in Latin America. Legends have it that even | | | | days marcasite was considered to reduce negative |
| Cleopatra wore Marcasite as an element that would | | | | energy and improve communication skills. |
| preserve her beauty. This jewelry was particularly | | | | Marcasite Becoming Fashionable |
| popular during the 18th and 19th century in Britain and | | | | As we have already seen that Marcasite jewelry |
| even Queen Victoria was reportedly seen flaunting this | | | | became famous during the Victorian Era. Its black |
| jewelry on various occasions. The second half of the | | | | color was ideal for somber clothing during the end of |
| 19th century saw a rise in demand of this jewelry as | | | | the Queen's reign. They were very common and |
| this was less expensive than diamonds, yet were very | | | | were designed with cameo pendants, brooches, and |
| beautiful. | | | | were cast on ivory. This kind of jewelry is in vogue |
| What is Marcasite? | | | | these days. A whole range of "vintage style" is |
| This stone is mined in South America and is derived | | | | available these days where in you will find Marcasite |
| from a natural mineral called iron sulfide. Marcasite can | | | | jewelry designed with traditional materials to form new |
| also be related to iron pyrite which is also known as | | | | fashionable pieces. |
| "Fools Gold". This is so because the jewel has several | | | | Taking Care and Cleaning Marcasite |
| similarities to gold but its value is quite low compared to | | | | Just like any other piece of jewelry it is very |
| that of gold. Many a time even miners mistake it for | | | | necessary to take proper care of Marcasite jewelry. |