History & Heritage
Marcasite and Slavic Style: The Art Deco Heritage of Eastern Europe in Sterling Silver
A mysterious, metallic stone, marcasite set in solid 925 silver is the jewelery signature of Eastern European Art Deco. Discover its history, its ancestral Slavic motifs, and why it is only well-se...
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Marcasite in Royal Jewelry: From the French Court to Contemporary Collections
From the court of Versailles to Art Deco collections, marcasite has always been the stone of elegant women. The stone of queens, actresses, and women of taste, it embodies discreet refinement and u...
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Art Nouveau and Art Deco: Two Aesthetic Revolutions in Sterling Silver
Explore two aesthetic revolutions: Art Nouveau (organic curves, Lalique, enamel) and Art Deco (geometry, marcasite, modernity). History of 925 sterling silver jewelry 1890-1940.
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