Marcasite jewellery is made from small pieces of cut steel and/or pyrite, often set in sterling silver. The cut and polished marcasite pieces reflect light at different angles from its different facets giving it a sparkle and making it attractive. The reason marcasite jewellery includes pieces of pyrite is because pyrite was called marcasite for quite some time. Up to the 19th century, both materials were viewed as one and the same.

Marcasite jewellery was particularly popular in the eighteenth century, during the Victorian era. The romantic Art Nouveau designers of the early 19th century first popularized marcasite jewellery and were soon followed by the Art Deco designers who began producing pieces inspired by elements of nature such as butterflies, leaves, flowers, and others. The Art Deco Style quickly became extremely popular for its beauty and effectiveness and is one of the most well-known jewellery styles to this day.

1. Marcasite and Onyx Earrings, pendant and ring set in sterling silver & sterling silver hair piece set with Marcasite.

2. All pieces set with Marcasite in sterling silver. Top bracelet features smokey quartz, pendant features carnelian, floral bracelet set with natural garnet and earrings feature natural amethyst.