7 Great Tips How to Look After Marcasite Jewellery

Marcasite jewellery usually refers to silver jewellery inlaid with small stones made of Pyrite. The most common precious metal used with Marcasite is sterling silver. Due to the contrast between the two metallic grey shades, the combination is very striking and it gives a special vintage look to silver jewellery. Nowadays Marcasite earrings, rings, pendants, and brooches are present on the market at very affordable prices and they have their own antique charm liked by people of all ages.

Properly maintained Marcasite silver jewellery actually improves with age and it develops a lush patina layer when treated well. Given the fact Marcasite jewellery is usually made of Sterling silver, most of the tips on caring for silver jewellery apply here as well. Here are some top tips about Marcasite jewellery care:

1. Store your Marcasite jewellery in a clean, dry place.

2. Keep your silver Marcasite in a fabric-lined jewellery case, or even better in a box with compartments and dividers. If you prefer to use ordinary boxes, wrap each piece individually in special plastic pockets or soft tissue paper.

3. Don't put together your jewellery pieces in a drawer or jewellery case. Pieces are prone to scratching.

4. Never leave Marcasite silver jewellery lying against bare wood. Wood, especially oak, contains an acid that will mar the surface of the silver. Paper and cardboard, since they are wood pulp products, have the same effect, so avoid paper envelopes or small cardboard boxes also.

5. The only way to clean and sanitise Marcasite jewellery is to clean it with mild soap and water solution, after which the jewellery should be gently wiped dry with a soft non-tarnishing cloth.

6. Don’t soak Marcasite jewellery in water.

7. Avoid steamers and ultrasonic jewellery cleaners as these may damage the Marcasite stones.

As with Sterling silver jewellery in general, taking good care will make Marcasite jewellery more beautiful and more vintage with time.

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