Marcasite Earrings in Sterling Silver  

Iron Pyrite Crystals Set in .925 Silver Earring Designs

Iron pyrite became a jewelry staple in the Georgian and Victorian eras, when jewelers discovered that tiny faceted crystals could mimic the sparkle of diamonds at a fraction of the cost. The stones you see here are genuine pyrite, cut into rose shapes or small beads and secured in sterling silver with prong or pave settings. That metallic flash comes from the mineral's natural reflectivity, not plating or coating. Our marcasite earring styles include drops, studs, and clusters. Some designs pair pyrite with colored gemstones like garnet, onyx, or blue topaz for contrast. Others keep the focus on silver and stone alone, letting the geometric facets do the work. Each setting is .925 sterling, stamped and solid. Browse the 35 pairs below to find your size and style. Use the filters to sort by price or stone combination. Orders ship free within the US, and our team has matched customers with natural stone jewelry for nearly two decades.