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Marcasite by Dallas Prince Chrome Marcasite Triangle Earrings

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120-874 - Marcasite by Dallas Prince Chrome Marcasite Triangle Earrings
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Marcasite by Dallas Prince Chrome Marcasite Triangle Earrings

Ornate yet playful, this lengthy pair is perfectly suited for an upswept hairdo! Designed in hammered 18K yellow gold over sterling silver, each earring boasts an elongated triangular construction with 47 round cut 1.0-1.8mm gold marcasites in pave settings.

The total marcasite weight is approximately 0.83ct. Measuring 1-5/16"L x 1/2"W, the earrings feature butterfly backs.

Part of the Marcasite by Dallas Prince Collection. Includes a box, storage pouch and romance card with purchase. All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.


Earrings    Gold over Silver    Marcasite    


Earring Back Types


The backing is an important part of an earring, providing a secure closure and comfortable fit. Keep in mind, some earring styles work better with certain back types. Experiment with the different types to find the best fit for you!

Butterfly Back: A double looped piece resembling a butterfly that fits over a post. Variations on this design are called push back clasps. The basic post and butterfly back are usually used for stud earrings and lighter weight drop earrings.

Hinged Snap Backs: This clasp features a hinged post that snaps into a groove on the back of the earring. It is commonly found on hoops. Sometimes the hinged post is curved to provide more room to fit around the ear, sometimes called a saddleback.

Hook Backs: This earring backing is simply a long, bent post that fits through the piercing. Hooks have several variations, most notably the shepherd's hook and the French hook. While thin wire hooks reduce the weight of long earrings, making them more comfortable, they aren't as secure as other clasp styles.

Lever Back: A hinged lever snaps shut against the curved post to form a closed loop around the ear lobe. This clasp is very secure and good for large or medium sized styles that drop just below the ear.

Omega: Also called French clips, this clasp has a straight post and a looped lever. The hinged lever closes around the post and is held against the ear with pressure. The omega clasp is the most secure clasp, especially for the larger, heavier earrings.

Screw back: This backing is a slight variation of the standard post and butterfly nut back. Instead of pushing on the back, the nut twists onto the threaded post. A screw back post design is often preferred for expensive diamond stud earrings that require increased security.


Vermeil Plating:
Pronounced “vermay,” vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Over time, vermeil will wear off and therefore will require re-plating.

Gold Embraced:
Our Gold Embraced collections feature layers of precious 18K gold over sterling silver or bronze for a rich, lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.

To care for your plated jewelry items:

  • Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, washing hands, putting on make-up, lotions, perfumes, and/or working with household chemicals, cleaners, or acidic liquids.
  • Do not clean plated jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner or in silver cleaning solutions, as it could completely remove the plating finish from your item.
  • Ensure your jewelry item is thoroughly dry before storing. Moisture in an enclosed space can increase tarnishing.
  • Store your plated jewelry in a jewelry box lined with felt or anti-tarnish material. Items should not be stacked as this may cause damage to the plating surface.
  • Do not use excessive pressure when cleaning with a polishing cloth or soft brush, as this may cause damage to the plating.
  • Over time your plated items will need to be re-plated. Contact your local jeweler for information on plating services.


    Marcasite, a name derived from the Arabic word for pyrite, is the term applied to small polished and faceted stones inlayed in sterling silver. Their color is usually described is being pale bronze, looking rather gray with a greenish tint. A multi-colored tarnish may exist as a result of oxidation. With a metallic luster and opaque crystals, marcasite ranks 6.0-6.5 on the Mohs Scale. Occurrences are worldwide, especially in the United States, Mexico, France, Peru, China and Russia.


    • Dallas About the Collection
    Collect distinctive jewelry pieces from internationally-renowned jewelry designer Dallas Prince. Bringing vintage style to modern day fashion, Dallas' Marcasite collection elevates the look of traditional marcasite designs to a new level by adding texture and artistic details to each piece.

    This exceptionally designed collection evokes the dramatic styles of classic eras such as Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco and Retro. Each iconic design reinvents antique elegance with a timeless presence.

    Each radiates with the finest marcasites, innovatively chrome or rhodium-plated to increases the refractive shine so they sparkle like diamonds. The ultimate visual indulgence is the experienced addition of colorful gemstones and diamonds set in sterling silver and 14k vermeil.

    Become romanced by guest and designer Dallas Prince as she continues her more than 14-year creative legacy of quality craftsmanship, design and artistry through her marcasite jewelry collection.

    About the Guest
    Designer and on-air guest Dallas Prince, a native Texan, has been active as an artist since 1970, creating paintings and works of art in the contemporary realist tradition. After moving to Los Angeles and being introduced to the jewelry television industry, creative accessorizing merged with her art and it became a lifetime passion. For Dallas, Jewelry is the ultimate artistic medium.

    Dallas has spent years creating an extensive line of unique jewelry showcasing signature design elements, including visionary mountings and unique color combinations.

    Each jewelry design echoes the same elegant sense of beauty as her paintings. Says Dallas, "I aim for subtlety in feminine style and elegance without sacrificing intricate details. While I am my own best customer, I've always felt a profound responsibility to the women who wear my designs."

    Based in the downtown Los Angeles Jewelry district, she continues to design and manufacture her private collection. Join Dallas on-air as she explores artistic elements of distant eras with the diamond-like shine of marcasite designs.

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