Marcasite Keepsakes
Marcasite jewelry is jewelry made from pyrite (fool's gold), not, as the name suggests, from marcasite, a form of iron ore.
Pyrite is similar to marcasite, but more stable and less brittle. It is frequently made by setting small pieces of pyrite into silver.
A pin that belonged to Edna Catherine Bittlingmeier (1907-1987)
This tie pin belonged to Jacob "Jack" Bogner (1902-1975).
Earrings belonging to Margaret (Gigi) Bittlingmeier Bogner (1906-1989).
