20th Century Marcasite Bow Sterling Silver Earrings [Graduation Gift]

20th century marcasite bow sterling silver earrings, purchased in a British antique store. 🎀The bow originated in Europe during the "Battle of the Palatine" in the Middle Ages. Many soldiers used silk scarves around their necks to fix the collars of their shirts. This scene was keenly captured by Louis XIV, the fashion leader at the time. He used his ingenuity to design the bow tie. This kind of bow tie was soon introduced from France to England, and then spread throughout Europe, becoming a symbol of nobility and elegance. Marcasite jewelry has been made since ancient Greek times and became popular in Europe during the reign of Louis XIV, but it was not until Queen Victoria herself wore it during the Victorian era (1837-1901) that designers began to use marcasite frequently. When public display of diamonds was banned in Switzerland in the 18th century, marcasite emerged as a substitute, along with cutting steel. After the death of Prince Albert in 1861, when Queen Victoria entered a period of mourning and ordered the entire court to wear black and avoid extravagant jewelry, marcasite became popular as a sober alternative to the aristocracy. Marcasite has its own historical value. After all, this sparkling Gemstone has adorned many members of the royal family from Cleopatra to Queen Victoria, understated and beautiful marcasite jewelry is a must-have in any collection. And emotionally, marcasite is thought to be a treasure that protects you from negative emotions, encourages introspection and increased self-confidence, reduces burnout, and inspires artistic creativity. In ancient times, humans had an understanding of Silver. Silver, like gold, is a precious metal with a long history of application, with a history of more than 4,000 years. Due to the unique excellent properties of Silver, people have given it dual value as currency and decoration. Silver is Silver in color and has a soft and bright luster. It is a favorite decoration of ethnic minorities, Buddhists and Muslims. Recently, people in Europe and America, under the influence of the retro trend, are wearing silver jewelry set with semi- Gemstone stones that easily oxidizes to black, giving people the infinite beauty of ancient civilization.