14k Yellow Gold Alaskan Gold in Quartz Pendant w Pearls. Art Deco 1.5" + 13g

For sale is a 14k yellow gold pendant with Alaskan Gold-in-Quartz.  This pendant is a beautifully crafted antique from the Art Deco era.  The pendant features a large flat oval of gold quartz that is framed in gold.  The quartz is in good condition with no chips or cracks.  The gold quartz is set at the center of a large marquise shaped gold frame that is decorated with small seed pearls and gold fans.  The fans have a scalloped design, and are decorated with black enamel fleur-de-lis.  The tiny pearls are bezel set with delicate milgrain edging.  The craftsmanship in this pendant is truly exceptional.  The pendant is backed in gold, and has a hidden bail to accommodate your chain.

Gold-in-Quartz, also known as Gold Quartz or Gold bearing quartz is a rare and sought-after gemstone for jewelry makers today.  It consists of white (or gray or black) quartz with veins of pure gold ore running through it.  The most valuable gems are those with white or cream quartz and lots of gold veins.  This quartz is a creamy shade of white with bright burnished 24k gold veins covering 50% of the surface. 

This well-crafted gold-in-quartz pendant is not only beautiful, but is actually a wise investment that will only increase in value over time.