Silver, Marcasite & Blue Enamel Art Deco Drop Earrings

A pretty pair of screw on earrings which were made in the 1920s. They are 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… and enamelled in Royal blue.