Marcasite has been used in jewelry as early as the 1700’s as a substitute for diamonds. Marcasite waned in popularity in the late 1800’s, but a resurgence of marcasite happened in the 1920’s.
Marcasite Jewelry in the 1920’s and 1930’s
In the 1920’s and 30’s, women could add glitz and glitter to their life through the shimmering of marcasite, at a lower cost than buying diamonds. Today marcasite jewelry has become highly collectible, and much more difficult to find, and is quickly escalating in price due to popularity and scarcity.
Marcasite Jewelry is Actually Pyrite
The stone known as marcasite is actually pyrite. There is a mineral named marcasite but it is not suitable for jewelry. The sulfite, pyrite is cut into small faceted pieces, and marcasite is created. The light reflecting off the facets, create a sparkle. Marcasite is always placed in silver jewelry. You can find it in bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings. Marcasite is quickly escalating in price and demand.
Marcasite might look like diamonds or crystals but it’s neither. Marcasite isn’t Swarovski crystals, yet it shines as bright.
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It’s not costly like diamonds, yet you might get the sparkle and glitz of diamonds. 
Marcasite Brooch with Amethyst Gemstone
Marcasite is usually used with sterling silver.
You rarely will find it mixed with gold.
Sterling Silver Portrait Pin with Marcasite
Marcasite Drop Dangle Earrings
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