{"title":"Antique \u0026 Vintage Marcasite Jewellery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eCelebrate the refined sparkle of \u003cstrong data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"597\"\u003emarcasite\u003c\/strong\u003e, the gemstone of \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eelegance, endurance, and understated glamour\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eantique and vintage marcasite jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the beauty of this silvery-grey gem — beloved for its subtle shimmer and delicate metallic gleam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eFirst popularised in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eGeorgian and Victorian eras\u003c\/strong\u003e, marcasite was admired as a romantic alternative to diamonds, adorning \u003cstrong data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003ebrooches, lockets, and mourning jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its popularity soared again during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eArt Deco period\u003c\/strong\u003e, when jewellers paired \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003emarcasite with silver\u003c\/strong\u003e to create sleek, architectural designs — earrings, bangles, and pendants that epitomised 1920s sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eEach tiny stone was individually \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003ehand-set into silver or gilt mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating jewels that glimmer gracefully in both daylight and candlelight. From \u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eVictorian cameos\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eArt Deco cocktail rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, these pieces remain timeless symbols of refined craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e✨ Genuine antique \u0026amp; vintage marcasite jewellery\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e✨ Symbol of elegance \u0026amp; enduring style\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e✨ Victorian, Edwardian \u0026amp; Art Deco designs\u003cbr data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e✨ Free UK \u0026amp; worldwide insured delivery\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e✨ Presented in our signature Parkin \u0026amp; Gerrish packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003esparkling charm of marcasite jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e — jewels that combine history, craftsmanship, and the quiet brilliance of bygone eras.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mid-century-silver-marcasite-buckle-brooch","title":"Mid Century Silver \u0026 Marcasite Buckle Brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a wonderful impressive buckle brooch. It is set in silver and is decorated with marcasites. It was imported into London in 1964, however, it is of American origin and dates 1950s. We love its timeless look, as well as its versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe buckle motif was first popularised in the Victorian era as a symbol of eternity, loyalty, protection, and strength. It was also a symbol of mourning- the buckle holds the memory of a loved one close. It was used as a romantic gesture for the same reasons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, why the motif \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egained popularity in America is slightly different story. One of the most iconic pieces of American jewellery, the iconic aquamarine and ruby Belt Buckle necklace, was designed in 1935 by Fulco di Verdura for Paul Flato. \u003c\/span\u003eIt was originally commissioned by Cole Porter for his wife Linda Lee Porter. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePaul Flato is often referred to as the original “jeweler to the stars.” Born in Shiner, Texas he opened his business on 57th Street and Fifth Ave in 1928 and quickly became a part of the New York City's social circle. To understand why this was such an important breakthrough you need to understand that Americans at that time were mainly wearing European jewellery - think Cartier and Van Cleef and now they had their own jewellery designer, Flato. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, brooches are no longer simply the preserve of ladies - this brooch looks as good on a tie as a lapel, on a hat as much as a belt. Versatility is everything when it comes to brooches!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"179\" width=\"176\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/files\/Flato_belt_Buckle_necklace-thumb-550x558_480x480.jpg?v=1635883000\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe iconic aquamarine and ruby Belt Buckle necklace was designed in 1935 by Fulco di Verdura for Paul Flato.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39495872381067,"sku":"23M","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/mid-century-silver-marcasite-buckle-brooch-752848.jpg?v=1751911606"},{"product_id":"art-deco-silver-marcasite-clip-on-earrings","title":"Art Deco Silver Marcasite Winged Clip On Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese clip on earrings are great fun. 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These earrings were made at the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e start of the machine age, so you are of a more geometric and structured design in comparison to the elegant pretty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eorganic forms of the Edwardian era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDid you know Marcasite gemstone are very confusingly actually cut and polished pieces of pyrite (fool's gold) and not, as the name suggests, marcasite (another actual gemstone!) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39496988360843,"sku":"25N","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/art-deco-silver-marcasite-winged-clip-on-earrings-978089.jpg?v=1752099217"},{"product_id":"art-deco-silver-marcasite-turquoise-and-cultured-pearl-brooch","title":"Art Deco Silver Marcasite Turquoise and Cultured Pearl Brooch","description":"This is a striking silver brooch made in the 1930s, and likely originates from Germany. 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It takes the form of circlets, which are bound together by little bars - all set with marcasites. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarcasite jewellery was very popular in the 1920s due to the fashion of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe light-and-dark designs, and it was also more affordable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eMarcasite gemstone are very confusingly actually cut and polished pieces of pyrite (fool's gold) and not, as the name suggests, marcasite (another actual gemstone!) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parkin and Gerrish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41365820539019,"sku":"36\/C","price":375.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3428\/6475\/products\/art-deco-silver-marcasite-round-circle-design-bracelet-parkin-and-gerrish-antique-and-vintage-jewellery-814523.jpg?v=1751890848"},{"product_id":"1930s-german-silver-oval-marcasite-brooch-clip","title":"1930s German Silver Oval Marcasite Brooch Clip","description":"We love this versatile 1940s pin. 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