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Crafted from black rhodium over sterling silver, this dome-shaped ring showcases various sized round silvertone natural marcasite for an eye-catching look. You will see 260 round cut 1.4mm silvertone marcasite, 44 round cu 2.2mm silvertone marcasite and 10 round cut 4.0mm silvertone marcasite - all in glue settings. A versatile piece sure to make a bold statement!
Please note: Gemstone may vary in color and/or pattern. Please allow for these natural variations.
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Part of the Swarovski Marcasite by Dallas Prince Collection. Made in Thailand. 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.
Sterling silver, also called fine silver, is a beautifully lustrous cool-toned precious metal favored in fine jewelry among other products. The most reflective of all metals (excluding mercury), sterling silver looks stunning by itself and brings out the best hues in an array of colorful gemstones.
Sterling silver can be polished to a higher sheen than platinum. In fact, Ag, the chemical symbol for silver, comes from a word that means “white and shining.” The surface of silver can boast that shiny, polished appearance, or can be brushed, satin, matte, sandblasted, antiqued or oxidized (chemically blackened).
In order to be called sterling silver, a metal must be made up of a minimum of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% alloy (meaning other metals), including but not limited to copper and nickel. The alloy is added to pure silver to make the metal more durable, tougher and harder. Sterling silver is designated a fineness of “925.” Pieces with sterling silver may be marked “sterling.”
Finishes on Sterling Silver Finishing, or plating, is a common treatment with sterling silver. Popular types of plating are rhodium plating, gold plating and anti-tarnish plating. Plating is used to extend the life and sheen of the jewelry. After sizing or buffing a piece of jewelry with a machine, it must be re-plated to restore the finish.
Caring for Sterling Silver Sterling silver becomes tarnished as the result of a natural chemical process that occurs when sterling silver is exposed to chemicals in the air, rubber, wool and latex. Humidity also plays a role in accelerating tarnishing. It's easy to keep your sterling silver sparkling, though, by taking a few steps to prevent tarnish and other wear and tear.
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.
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.