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Find Out MoreBlue John is a semi-precious mineral, a form of fluorite with bands of a purple-blue or yellowish colour. It is only found in Derbyshire, the most famous caves being the Blue John Cavern and Treak Cliff Cavern at Castleton. During the 19th century, it was mined for its ornamental value, and mining continues on a small scale today. This silverA metallic element which is malleable and ductile, and white in colour, making it ideal for use in jewellery. It is usually mixed with copper to improve its hardness.
ring features a good piece of Blue John with purple veins. It is surrounded by marcasiteThe marcasite of jewellery is in fact iron pyrite as marcasite itself is too brittle alone for the durability required of a piece. This jewellery marcasite is sometimes called ‘fool’s gold’ given its heavily metallic appearance. Marcasite of this kind also offers a kind of iridescence, explaining its use as a more affordable diamond replacement that wi... (iron pyrites) The shouldersThe point on a ring where the central section meets the shank or band, often carved, decorated or inlaid with small diamond accent stones. are split and set with graded marcasite.
Being a Derbyshire girl I love this ring!
Buying antique jewellery is both ethical and eco-friendly as harmful and destructive mining processes are not needed to make an item yours. So give yourself a pat on the back!
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