Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite (Pyrite) Heart Drop Earrings Dangle Pierced

Vintage Sterling Silver Marcasite (Pyrite) Heart Drop Earrings Dangle Pierced These dainty art deco style vintage earrings are called marcasite earrings but they are most likely set with faceted pyrite. Marcasite is an iron sulfide mineral that is brittle and unstable. In jewelry, especially set in silver, pyrite is often used in its place to create the marcasite shimmer and style. There is some patina to these. Please see photos for condition as they are part of the description.