Gold in Quartz February 2016 (Vol. 85, No. 06) ICMJ''s ...
Prospectors prize beautiful gold and quartz specimens and they are a rare find. When the gold is distributed through the quartz in a balanced way that appeals to the eye, the quartz can be cut into a gemstone and fitted into an exquisite piece of jewelry. The popularity of gold in quartz reached its height in Victorian times, perhaps 125 years ago.