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The listing, .925 Silver Marcasite Teardrop Pendant Necklace has ended.

**TODAY'S THEME:
Marcasite Jewelry

**WHAT IS MARCASITE JEWELRY?:
Marcasite jewelry has been made since the time of the Ancient Greeks and is considered to be both traditional and elegant; allowing a vintage touch to your outfits or a more modern chic.
Marcasite is made from small faceted pieces of pyrite, or iron pyrite, usually set in sterling silver. The pyrites are usually cut to look like diamonds and are then set into elaborate designs. The contrast between the two metallic shades of gray, creates a combination that is stunning with a dramatic vintage look. Often pieces have a tarnished look to, which adds even more of that special appeal.

**WINNER RECEIVES:
A teardrop shaped Marcasite pendant on a simple link chain that completes the look for this adored necklace.

**COST OUT OF POCKET:
FREE Marcasite Pendant Necklace + FREE Shipping

**COMMENTS:
I have always loved this type of jewelry that manages to look sophisticated and elegant even when the pieces are substantial. I hope you enjoy the selected piece I am auctioning here today. The measurements are noted in my photographs for your information.

Questions & Comments

Whiting & Davis: The Whiting & Davis Company is best known for making mesh chains and mesh purses, but they also introduced a popular and successful jewelry line. Founder C. W. Whiting worked for a local chain manufacturing company which had been founded in 1876 by William Wade and Edward P. Davis. The company began making fashion accessories to complement their other offerings, and they became quite well known for their silver and gold mesh handbags and purse accessories. As Whiting's talents and expertise grew, he soon became a partner and owner in the business in 1907. When the company introduced their jewelry line, they utilized their technical expertise making mesh to create typically sterling silver or silver plated metalwork as the foundation for their pieces. In contrast to most costume jewelry of the day, Whiting & Davis introduced applied transfer porcelain jewelry and cameos as well as a line of iridescent glass jewelry. Whiting and Davis created many original designs, but they also did reproduction copies of museum pieces in the 1950s that also proved popular with the public and now with collectors. Whiting & Davis still produces mesh purses and accessories in Attleboro, Massachusetts, but they stopped making jewelry in 1983. Whiting & Davis jewelry is typically impressed "Whiting & Davis" in the metal, sometimes within a cartouche. (Reference Source: Costume Jewelers: The Golden Age of Design @ the Collectics Collector Bookstore)

Jan 7th, 2012 at 2:49:03 PM PST by

am out bid oh well win somelose some is what i say.

Jan 8th, 2012 at 2:41:01 PM PST by

i want that original chain

Jan 8th, 2012 at 8:42:57 AM PST by

@sammirichard86: ø¤º°THANX 4 UR BIDº¤ø

Jan 7th, 2012 at 10:20:56 PM PST by

UPDATE: I've located the original sterling silver chain, and I'm pondering providing it with the pendant for the auction...I guess we'll see how it pans out.

Jan 7th, 2012 at 10:18:41 PM PST by

Wow? fanned you and watching...thanks so much for sharing...
Happy New You..2012..

Jan 7th, 2012 at 9:47:47 PM PST by

Now mine a has been appraised at 5-6 hun because of the limited items that were made by lampl mine is actually a one of a kind and they said I could possibly get double put pf mine do to the fact that only 314 are known to exist

Jan 7th, 2012 at 6:48:04 PM PST by

What other pieces do you have? I love that your a collector. I saw your auctions, very nice stuff. Thank you for valued time, really.

Jan 7th, 2012 at 10:15:08 PM PST by

I Love Whiting & Davis! Very Pretty!

Jan 7th, 2012 at 6:03:10 PM PST by

@SNOWWHITTY- thanks for your bid!! high bidder smiles! :))

Jan 7th, 2012 at 10:11:44 PM PST by

<---------this photo is a cross from the same time era and that is what i collect i will win not much value but very nice peices my pic is a sterling marcasite with garnet very beautiful peice mine is by walter lampl of NY and yours is by C. W. Whiting and davis

Jan 7th, 2012 at 2:54:01 PM PST by

@jeremybarrett81: Nice work! I love gaining new knowledge on beautiful pieces. I was thinking it could very well have been CW, however, sometimes it does take a one more sharp than myself...impressed. Your piece is amazing btw.
THANK YOU!

Jan 7th, 2012 at 5:34:49 PM PST by

i want this peice

Jan 7th, 2012 at 2:50:24 PM PST by

letters are CW i recognize them here is your info

Jan 7th, 2012 at 2:49:51 PM PST by

Nice auction fanned please fan back

Jan 4th, 2012 at 6:35:47 PM PST by

@shopssh - For sure fanned you back, thanks! :))

Jan 4th, 2012 at 6:37:33 PM PST by

yes photos asap

Jan 7th, 2012 at 2:08:38 PM PST by

also can u let me know if the chain is sterling

Jan 6th, 2012 at 10:24:16 PM PST by

@jeremybarrett81: The chain is not it's original, so I know that, only, isn't sterling.

Jan 7th, 2012 at 1:24:56 PM PST by

to jeremybarrett81@gmail.com

Jan 6th, 2012 at 10:12:40 PM PST by

ok well can u send me a pic of the stamp with the leter as close as u can and as clear as possible

Jan 6th, 2012 at 10:05:28 PM PST by

So I looked a bit more @ it, and I can tell it's an Italy mark. I am leaning towards cn as the lettering...perhaps cuneo? I'll try to get those photos to you.

Jan 7th, 2012 at 1:39:20 PM PST by

what are the letters stamped on the back i see one stamp is .925 what is the other

Jan 6th, 2012 at 8:02:29 PM PST by

@jeremybarrett81: You know, that's the question of the week....I cannot for the life of me figure this one out. I've familiarized myself quite well with the different maker's marks (and there's tons) even with my magnifier & special light, I am torn as to what the letters are. Jamesinmich76 asked earlier in this auction & I had only the same answer. If you haven't already, check out http://www.925-1000.com/ for the online encyclopedia for this type of stuff...it's really interesting~

Jan 6th, 2012 at 9:40:07 PM PST by

wow just bid my last 120 bids rolf.. but i couldnt pass it up its very pretty.

Jan 6th, 2012 at 7:56:09 PM PST by

@Valerie186: Aww...I'm grateful for your stopping by and bidding...that's sweet!...and so....look now...who's the high bidder!!!!!!! Woot Woot! :)) Smiles!

Jan 6th, 2012 at 9:16:59 PM PST by

Fanned you. This is beautiful!

Jan 6th, 2012 at 6:53:59 PM PST by

@MegIsAwesome: Fanned back. Appreciate your stopping by my auction. I'm not the best photographer, so it's not captured in the best of lighting.

Jan 6th, 2012 at 9:12:50 PM PST by

@jamesinmich76: Hi there, the stamps on the back indicate what the piece is made with in addition to the company's 'stamp' so-to-speak. The pendant has .925 parts whole solid silver of 1000 parts or 92.5% sterling silver. The other stamp is hard to make out myself. I researched online different marks & this one stumps me...

Jan 5th, 2012 at 9:20:08 PM PST by

what are those stamps on the back ?

Jan 5th, 2012 at 5:55:40 PM PST by

@jeremybarrett81: high bidder starting the day off right!!! thank you for bidding!

Jan 5th, 2012 at 8:15:00 PM PST by

very pretty- and i love the detailed description about what marcasite jewelry is- i have a few pieces that i love, have not worn them in a while, but i know i will, sometime. you're right, it does look very elegant, and classy, and vintage too. good luck with this auction!

Jan 5th, 2012 at 11:09:29 AM PST by

@margienjoe: Thank you kindly :))

Jan 5th, 2012 at 8:11:49 PM PST by

.925 Silver Marcasite Teardrop Pendant Necklace is in the Jewelry & Watches | Necklaces category