Thai Sterling Silver Marcasite Beads

Thai Sterling Silver Marcasite Beads are sterling silver beads (92.5% purity) in which small, polished and faceted marcasite stones are set. Marcasite, whose name is derived from the Arabic word for Pyrite, is an attractive mineral. Marcasite is a metallic pale yellow, brass color stone. Marcasite jewelry was popular in Victorian times and made a resurgence in the 1920’s and 1930’s as people looked for attractive low cost alternatives to diamonds. Queen Victoria wore Marcasite rather than diamonds for over forty years.  Cleopatra was known for wearing Marcasite and believed it helped preserve her beauty. Marcasite has again risen in popularity in recent years due to its endearing beauty and wide variations now produced.

Gypsy Dragon carries a wide variety of Thai Sterling Silver Marcasite Beads which have all been imported directly from Thailand. We also carry a very large selection of Thai Sterling Silver Marcasite Buttons, Pendants, Toggles, Clasps and more.