Marcasite was at the height of popularity when Queen Victoria mourned her husband,
Albert, for over 40 years.
The common people joined in her morning.
The "Marcasite" fade spread across the world.
Marcasite was enjoyed by the late Victorians, and then revived it's popularity
in the 1920's and 30's.
Marcasite jewelry seems to keep reappearing into the market place in updated
designs and styles year after year.
This fascinating stone also known as the "Black Diamond" has been
mined in France, Germany, Poland and Asia.
The base mineral for "Marcasite" is iron sulphide.
For jewelry, usually "Marcasite" is mounted in Sterling Silver which shows off
the stones to the fullest. Also, recently we have seen
"Marcasite" being cut in different shapes such as the square cut.
Today, Marcasite is readily available in a wide variety of styles
to choose from.
Marcasite pairs very well with black onyx, garnets, mother of pearl and of
course on its own.
