Vintage 1920s Art Deco Oval Marcasite Silver Ring ART NOUVEAU The length of the necklace

The length of the necklace is adjustable

The necklace measures 44

9" squared and 2

Use a tape measure

6cm / 1" in length

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Oval Marcasite Silver Ring ART NOUVEAU The length of the necklaceThe 'stone' known as Marcasite is actually pyrite. Pyrite is cut into small pointed or rounded facets to create marcasites. Their lustre is metallic and their brilliance comes from light reflecting off of the facets. Marcasites were a fashionable alternative for diamonds as early as the 1700s. Marcasites were fashion in the mid 1800s seeing a revival in the 1920s 30s. Our vintage 1920s Art Deco dress ring features a central oval with a scalloped frame