| Marcasite in Contemporary Epoch | | | | When tarnished, it gives a black flash. Because of its |
| Marcasite these days is in mishmash with sterling silver | | | | appearance, it is often termed as a 'false friend of |
| and other stones of convoluted designs. Both these | | | | gold'. |
| minerals are used in making jewelry that offers nature | | | | Marcasites' Traditional Use |
| stimulated designs in forms of butterflies, dragons and | | | | Marcastite jewelry became popular in the era of |
| griffins. Marcasite is now used to create "epoch style" | | | | Queen Victoria. Its black color blended flawlessly with |
| where tradition is altered to make trendy designs. | | | | the somber clothing wore by the women of that |
| Marcasite in permutation with sterling silver is now used | | | | period. Marcasite was even used in combination with |
| in a wide range of jewelry items like silver rings, silver | | | | the ivory. It had the status of pagan metal which is |
| bracelets, silver earrings, silver necklaces and silver | | | | believed to have the aptitude of opposing the impact |
| chains. This has enabled the women folk to show off | | | | of negative energy on the individual. It was fitted in the |
| and take pleasure in antique jewelry. Silver rings and | | | | silver ring or silver bracelet of the person who wanted |
| silver bracelets made of sterling silver with the addition | | | | to get relived off the evil effects. |
| of marcasite are in more demand as it is less | | | | Caring and Cleaning of Marcasite |
| expensive than traditional gold jewelry. The women | | | | Marcasite is fixed by the jeweler by great care in the |
| now have the power to have an exclusive piece of | | | | sterling silver with the special jewelry cement. This |
| silver jewelry for every occasion and apparels. | | | | means that it requires special and vigilant handling. |
| Women have become all the more jewelry conscious | | | | There are few tips that should be followed to maintain |
| as it is now easily accessible. | | | | your Marcasite jewelry. These are as follows: |
| How it came into being | | | | - Should be wiped and dried gently with the soft and |
| Marcasite mineral is also known as white iron pyrite | | | | damp cloth. |
| which is used in the finishing of the jewelry. It is fragile | | | | - Only meek cleansing agents should be used. |
| and is lighter than the pyrite mineral. Its brittleness is due | | | | - Exposure to chemicals, harsh cleansing agents and |
| to its unstable crystal configuration. Marcasite is the | | | | extreme heat ought to be prevented. |
| improper term used for pyrite, as it is never used as | | | | - Its wear while doing household work should be |
| the nugget. It can be twisted as both a primary and | | | | avoided as it corrodes in air and due to salt. |
| secondary mineral. As primary mineral it forms nodules, | | | | - It is a delicate mineral that gets spoilt if it is not |
| concretions and crystals in many sedimentary rocks. | | | | handled properly. |
| As a secondary mineral, it is formed by chemical | | | | Marcasite is frequently used these days in making |
| alterations of primary minerals. It is generally found in | | | | silver jewelry, especially silver rings and silver bracelets. |
| pale yellow color and has a dazzling metallic sheen. | | | | Many times, it is used in replacement of diamonds. |