Marcasite Sterling Silver Open Hoop half circle Vintage Earrings

D E T A I L S: * Will arrive gift boxed * Will arrive with hypoallergenic backings in addition to the original backings, if there are any * All jewelry are gently hand restored and cleaned with extreme detail and care Lovely pair of sterling silver macasite earrings. These are small open hoops with push back enclosures. These bear the 925 stamp, indicating high quality silver. Small openings along the pair that are diamond shaped. Macasite is a mineral stone that is similar to pyrite, it's often used in vintage jewelry. These are half circles, not quite a full circle. C O N D I T I O N: excellent vintage condition! missing one vintage backing, but will include new backings. Otherwise, in excellent condition. no missing stones. S I Z E: width: 0.5 inches height: 0.75 inches WHAT DOES 925 MEAN? When a piece of jewelry has 925 stamped on it, almost like a tiny engraving, it means that it is 92.5% silver and 7.5% of another metal. This 925 is called a “hallmark” and indicates high-quality sterling silver. Other hallmarks of superior sterling silver are “STG", "S.S.", or "STER". If it is on your gold piece, you have a gold-plated sterling silver item that is made out of two high-quality metals - silver and gold. I ship daily.