popular Antique Victorian Marcasite Necklace
with a Bow & Floral Design
A delicate necklace in marcasite
with a central bow between two five-petalled flowers.
The piece is exquisite
and is complete with no missing stones.
The design is delicate and discrete .
It has a delicate charm
and would be suitable for a woman or girl of any age.
Perfect for a Wedding or special occasion party
The bib measures 2 3/4” across and the total length is 16”
Victorian Era Marcasite Jewelry
After the passing of her consort, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria wore black for an extensive period of mourning. Naturally, her jewelry choices during this time tended towards pieces in darker colors, making marcasite jewelry a popular choice for the Queen. This started a major trend that would define much of the Grand Period of the Victorian Era. Women around London and beyond became avid collectors of marcasite pieces, from rings to brooches. Marcasite was often used to create filigree-style borders on pendants and brooches, and popular motifs of the time were floral and organic shapes. Victorian vintage pieces also used a good deal of antique design features from Greco-Roman times.
Product code: Antique popular Victorian Marcasite Necklace with a Bow & Floral Design