Marcasite Comparisons

Our Quality	Their Quality
		The hole size on our beads are consistent. Their holes are inconsistent and uneven.
		We have a protective coating applied to our beads to help stave off tarnishing. We employ a high polish that produces a spectacularly shiny appearance.
		Our bead of the same design weighs 38% less than theirs. With the high price of silver this makes the same bead unnecessarily expensive. Our designs are hollowed out which gives them a more delicate, attractive appearance.
		As with crystal, the quality of the facets on the marcasite are important to ensure optimum sparkle. We use only high grade marcasite with the best facets.
		Setting the marcasite with the proper adhesive is essential to keep the marcasite from falling out. The proper placement of the marcasite ensures maximum visibility. Notice the marcasite in 'their' quality is difficult to see.

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