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Sterling Silver Marcasite and Blue Gold Stone Heart Pendant, 18"

• The natural properties and composition of mined gemstones define the unique beauty of each piece. The image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color and texture.
• Marcasite can appear iridescent in the light.

Product Description

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Make a bold statement with you accessory collection when donning the Sterling Silver Marcasite and Blue Gold Stone Heart Pendant. Resting from an 18-inch box chain is a classic heart-shaped pendant. The blue pendant is outlined with a swirling trim of modern marcasite stones. Lighter marcasite also embellishes the face of the pendant and also creates a wrapping design at the top of the pendant, creating a sparkly link between the pendant and chain. This dramatic accessory will create a dramatic look by day or night.

About Sterling Silver Jewelry

History

Experts believe that silver alloy, used today as sterling silver, originated in continental Europe in the 12th century. Pure silver was found to be a soft and easily damageable material. When combined with other metals, most commonly cooper; it produced a tougher material that could be heavily relied on. Throughout the next few centuries, sterling silver was used as currency and household items. It was often used as silverware and became the material used in a proper table setting between 1840 and 1940 throughout the United States and Europe. Because of this popularity, silver companies began to grown. During this craze, companies began to experiment using sterling silver compositions in jewelry as it was a material that was easy to mold into intricate designs and gave a luxurious look with its metallic finish. Today, sterling silver is widely used in all kinds of jewelry styles and shines as beautifully as other precious metals, with the benefit of affordable pricing.

Sterling Silver Composition

While pure silver can be combined with many different types of metals, sterling silver is created when combining pure silver with copper. Sterling silver jewelry can be composed with different amounts of copper but is most often seen with the .925 stamp, meaning that the composition is of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. This has been found to be a good combination for maintaining the silver’s durability without harming its sparkle.

Caring For Your Sterling Silver Jewelry

Silver should not come into contact with harsh household chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, or chlorine. To avoid scratches, store silver in a lined jewelry box or pouch, as it is prone to tarnish as it naturally reacts with sulfur or hydrogen sulfide in the air. Cleaning and wearing silver jewelry regularly will prevent this and help maintain its shine. Immediately upon noticing any discoloration, use a gentle polish made specifically for removing tarnish.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000SMPO1U
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #716 in Jewelry (See Top 100 in Jewelry)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very happy Mom, December 21, 2007

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Cindy E. "Happy Mom" (Wilton Manors, FL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sterling Silver Marcasite and Blue Gold Stone Heart Pendant, 18" (Jewelry)

I just received this necklace. It is exquisite. The picture online does not do it justice. The blue gold stone is a nice dark blue, with tiny flecks of gold. I am very pleased and am quite sure my daughter will be, too! Although, she may just be getting one for her birthday in April and I may have just bought myself a present....

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure if I will keep it or not., December 11, 2009

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S. Dyer "Amazon Junkie" (Plano, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Marcasite and Blue Gold Stone Heart Pendant, 18" (Jewelry)

I like the stone and I like the silver around the edge of the heart. I don't like the cubic zirconia lines over the stone. From the picture, I thought they were silver like the edge. I think they are kind of cheesy looking. The heart is quite a bit bigger than I expected. It's a little smaller than a quarter.

I'm still debating on keeping it or not. I think it looks good from far away, but if you look closely, no so much.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Heart Collection, March 22, 2008

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Cecile B. Mcgee (HUNTSVILLE, AL. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Marcasite and Blue Gold Stone Heart Pendant, 18" (Jewelry)

This is one of my heart pendants that I purchased for the collection that I have. I like it because it is a bit different from the others. The blue is so dark that it appears black, but wearing it with a blue blouse, etc., does pop out the blue color of the necklace. CeeCee