Art Deco Silver Gilt & Marcasite Necklace By Theodor Farhner

An unusual necklace made by the famous firm which Theodor Fahrner founded in Pforzeim in the Black Forrest in Germany. It is silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
gilt and set with marcasiteThe marcasite of jewellery is in fact iron pyrite as marcasite itself is too brittle alone for the durability required of a piece. This jewellery marcasite is sometimes called ‘fool’s gold’ given its heavily metallic appearance. Marcasite of this kind also offers a kind of iridescence, explaining its use as a more affordable diamond replacement that wi… which is iron pyrites. This gives a lift and contrast to the design.