Gently clean the marcasite jewelry with a soft, damp cloth. Never use hot water and avoid soaps, detergents, silver baths or other chemicals. This type of jewelry is fragile, if a hard substance is used or if there is too much acid, this can ruin it instead of making it new again.
How do you restore marcasite jewelry?
Reattach marcasite stones using epoxy glue.
- Set up your workspace. ...
- Dab a small amount of glue on the back of the gem and carefully place it in its setting.
- Adjust the fit of your stone before the glue dries. ...
- Let the piece dry overnight before wearing it.
- Popular jeweler's glues include E-6000 or Beacon 527.
Is marcasite jewelry worth anything?
The extra cost for authentic marcasite is well worth the investment, as marcasite jewelry is a favorite for heirlooms and has been valued since the time of the Incas and Ancient Greeks for its beauty. Even Cleopatra was seen adorned in marcasite stones.
