Glistening Raindrops - Vintage Sterling Silver Rose Cut Marcasite Stud Earrings (VE398)
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Glistening Raindrops - Vintage Sterling Silver Rose Cut Marcasite Stud Earrings. These charming earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. These earrings feature numerous genuine rose cut marcasite, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are designed in a tear drop shape, which are adorned by sparkling marcasite gemstones. These earrings are for pierced ears, featuring posts and secure butterfly backs. These vintage earrings would make a wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection.
History: Marcasite jewellery has been made since the time of the Incas and the Ancient Greeks. Cleopatra was reported to wear Marcasite in order to preserve her beauty. The Incas are the first known civilization to have used marcasite in jewellery, with marcasite jewellery found in many Incan burial chambers.
The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.
The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.
Measurements: Earrings 18.50 mm x 11.00 mm
Stone Size: Marcasite 1.25 mm each
Weight: 4.60 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: Circa 1960
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