Marcasite is a small stone made from Pyrite and usually match with sterling silver for the precious jewelry accessory piece. The metallic grey shade of both marcasite and sterling silver always give a stunning look of that particular jewelry piece. Marcasite jewelries are quite popular for jewelry makers, for the piece of earrings, rings, brooches and also pendants. There are varieties of marcasite jewelry available in the jewelry market. With the great look of marcasite jewelry that come with an affordable price, people are now prefer to go with this jewelry types.
With your marcasite jewelry, although the price is not expensivebut you still need to take care for the pieces. Here is clean and care tips for you.
First, keep your jewelry in the clean, cool and dry place. This tip is also apply for all your jewelry pieces, not only just for the marcasite piece.
Second, keep the silver marcasite jewelry in its case or separated box. If you want to keep the piece with other jewelry pieces in your collection, make sure that you have wrap each piece inspecial pocket or soft tissue paper before place all of them together. This is always help to extendyou jewelry lifetime, from scratching with other pieces. Never leave the piece without any protection. Scratches can always occur at any time.
Third, never leave your marcasite jewelry lying against bare wood. All wood contains acid which can damage the silver part of your jewelry pieces. Always cover or place your pieces in small bags before place them in the wooden box.
Forth, about cleaning of your marcasite jewelry, never soak the piece in water. It is recommended to clean with mild soap in water. After the cleaning step, gently wipe dry with a soft cloth. Be sure that they are properly dry, never leave a wet spot on the jewelry body and also, on the marcasite stone.
Last, avoid the cleaning with steamers or ultrasonic jewelry cleaners as they will damage your marcasite jewelry instead of clean it.
With the sterling silver setting together with your marcasite jewelry, you also need to take care your silver jewelry as normal. Keep it dry, prevent for tarnish or use the removing agent from time to times to keep your jewelry pieces in the great look.
