Gold-bearing quartz is one of the world's rarest forms of natural gold. It is found underground by hard rock miners in only a few locations in the world. This unique formation is mined 1,500 to 2,500 feet below the earth's surface, where natural veins of gold formed under hydrothermal pressure millions of years ago.

When quartz contains a rare gold dispersion, it can be transformed into an exquisite piece of jewelry. The quartz is cut into slabs to expose the natural gold veins, then hand cut and polished into stones. Each stone is set into a specific 14kt gold design to enhance the natural flow of the gold.

Each gemstone of quartz crystal is one of a kind. The quartz comes in various colors and may contain other minerals, but pearl white quartz is considered the most desirable and is used in our jewelry. Most people have never seen gold quartz, making it a unique and meaningful gift.

Gold forms naturally in quartz deposits within the earth. When erosion takes place, exposed veins of gold break off and wash into rivers and streams. The movement of the water tumbles the gold against sand and rocks, forming a natural gold nugget with its own texture, shape, and character.

Natural gold is found by miners and left in its natural form, unaltered by man. Natural gold nuggets average 22kt, or about 90% pure. By comparison, 10kt gold is 41% pure and 14kt gold is 58.5% pure.

Natural gold nuggets are valued for their rarity, purity, shape, size, and character. Their high purity gives them a rich luster and color. The larger the gold nugget, the rarer it is — a one-ounce nugget is now considered as rare as a five-carat diamond.