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Pyrite
Pyrite catches the eye with a warm, metallic gleam that feels like a tiny glint of brass. Each piece of jewelry is handmade in Nashville, Tennessee, giving an outfit a compact, sculptural point of shine.
- Color
- Brassy yellow with a mirrorlike metallic shine that recalls old gold.
- Family
- An iron sulfide known as fool’s gold, recognizable by its metallic shine and often cube-shaped crystals.
- Wear
- 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale; keep it dry, as moisture can encourage oxidation over time.
- A little history
- Pyrite comes from Greek for “stone which strikes fire,” recalling its use in early fire-making.
Gemstone characteristics
- Color
- Brassy yellow with a mirrorlike metallic shine that recalls old gold.
- Family
- An iron sulfide known as fool’s gold, recognizable by its metallic shine and often cube-shaped crystals.
- Wear
- 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale; keep it dry, as moisture can encourage oxidation over time.
- A little history
- Pyrite comes from Greek for “stone which strikes fire,” recalling its use in early fire-making.
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Pyrite jewelry, made by hand in Nashville
Explore Judith Bright’s Pyrite gemstone jewelry, handcrafted in Nashville, Tennessee. Choose a design that feels like you, and let the gemstone bring its own color and character to the piece.
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