Victorian 15kt Inlaid Gold Quartz Locket Lapis The surface measures approximately 6

The surface measures approximately 6

Made of sterling gilt

This beautiful chain and lock is very unusual and would make a fabulous addition to any collection

There is no apparent damage to the silver setting

striking necklace

Victorian 15kt Inlaid Gold Quartz Locket Lapis The surface measures approximately 6Gold in quartz was formed while the earth was still in its molten state. During the cooling and solidification process, veins of gold became trapped with the crystals of quartz in the mine. This created a very dramatic contrast between the white quartz and the yellow of the gold. Jewelry crafted from gold quartz became quite a fashion statement of the 1880's. An unusual and gorgeous gold quartz locket from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This 15kt rosy