Sterling Silver Smoky Quartz/ Marcasite Pendant

A Gorgeous Large Gothic Victorian Style Cross Pendant. It has 9 Genuine Tear Drop Shaped Prong Set Smoky Quartz Stones and 7 Genuine Marcasite Stones Forming a Beautiful Pattern in the shape of a Cross. What is marcasite? Marcasite is a natural mineral ore. a form of iron pyrite. The stones are cut and have many facets. These facets bring out the brilliance of the stone and makes it sparkle! Marcasite came into fashion under the reign of Louis XIV of France. and goes back as far as Cleopatra. It has been said that she was known to have been very fond of her marcasite jewelry. Marcasite is back as one of the most popular in fashion today. Product Details Metal Stamp: 925-sterling Width: 36 mm Stone Details: smoky-quartz Shape: pear-shape Setting: 3-prong-setting smoky-quartz Shape: special-cut-shape Setting: 3-prong-setting