The 7 x 5 mm oval cut stones total over a carat of Gold in Quartz, mounted in solid 14 carat yellow gold settings and posts.
Gold in quartz was formed deep underground when both were in a molten state. As they cooled, veins of gold became trapped in quartz crystals. When miners find those rare pieces with plenty gold dispersed in pure white quartz they kept in it's natural state for jewelry. During the California Gold Rush, an impressive piece of Gold in Quartz jewelry told admirers that this was the owner of a particularly rich gold mine.
You can wear these beautiful earrings that embody a bit of history! They also make a great gift for that special someone.