Victorian 18k Quartz Birds Claw Stick Pin PEARLS The top of the riding

The top of the riding crop is engraved to create a textured appearance

Measurement: The fob stands 1 1/4" tall

It could be worn alone

This beautiful piece would make a great addition to any collection

measures slightly less than 11/16" wide

Victorian 18k Quartz Birds Claw Stick Pin PEARLS The top of the ridingGold 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 made from gold quartz became quite a fashion statement of the 1880's. During the Gold Rush era in the American West, most of the gold quartz was mined in California