Marcasite Information
MARCASITE
Cleaning Marcasite Jewellery
Marcasite Jewellery should only be cleaned with a mild soap and water solution, and then wiped gently with a soft cloth (preferably cotton). To keep the naturally dark areas, be sure to clean it gently. This type of cleaning solution will be fine on whatever stones the jewellery has set within it.
Marcasite - the mineral
Marcasite is a grey*, lustrous mineral, a sulphide of iron resembling pyrite or common iron pyrites in composition, but differing in form.
(* The colour of marcasite ranges from dark grey to almost black regularly with sparks of yellow or gold throughout the stone. As
with all natural stones, the colour can vary somewhat.)
For more details of the mineral and for a picture of marcasite or click the link;
Wikipidei Marcasite Definition
Marcasite suppliers in the UK
Below are a list of links to UK suppliers of marcasite jewellery in the UK. These are sites that I have viewed, largely as part of my determination to ensure that my prices are (as I state) the best in the UK. As I have not actually purchased any items from these sites I cannot guarantee quality/service from any of the sites.
They may be of use if you cannot find what you are looking for on my site or if you want to shop around prior to buying.
(List is in no particular order by the way)
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Milton Gems
i-shock.co.uk
Ernest Jones
UK Silver Jewellery
Silvertime
Walsh Brothers
Gemondo
Butler and Wilson
Mad About Jewellery
The UK Jewellery Shop