Silver, Chalcedony & Marcasite Art Deco Necklace

A very stylish Art DecoA movement within the arts between the two Great Wars (1920-1935) across Europe and the US, characterized by its clean, geometric designs. The aesthetic was intended to celebrate an age of progress and the modernity of the machine. necklace which was made circa 1925. It has been set with oval green chalcedonyA microcrystalline type of quartz occurring in several different forms including onyx and agate. plaques with rectangular sections in between. 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… (iron pyrites) has been set around the chalcedony and in the 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.
sections. It looks wonderful when worn.