Buy Antique and Vintage Marcasite Bracelets in Australia
Are you looking for a bracelet that isn’t as costly or loud as a diamond? Buy vintage marcasite bracelets in Australia that have a long history of use as a decorative and jewellery material. Marcasite is made out of brittle and brassy coloured metallic stones called pyrite, also known as Fool’s Gold and is known for its elegant, stained glass-like shine and sparkling finish. Marcasite pairs beautifully with shining sterling silver or adds contrast to brighter stones. Facts of Marcasite’s ancient history Because of its characteristics and commonness, Marcasite was considered invaluable from ancient times. Numerous civilizations valued it, but the origins of Marcasite as jewellery comes from the Greeks. The jewellery got more prominence during the Incas civilization as they used Marcasite for more general decoration. They’d cut huge chunks of this precious jewellery and, after polishing, use it as a room decoration. Its popularity is evident in the larger amounts of physical eviden...