Silver, Paste Pearl & Marcasite Round Earrings

A pretty pair of 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.
and graded 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) round earrings. They were made circa 1910-1920. In the centres are pasteGlass made to resemble gem materials, which may be moulded, faceted, carved, etc.  bouton pearls.