The Test of Gold – Inspiration Gallery Click on the images below to learn more. Ball GownMy inspiration for the dress Lindy chose for herself at the Charles Worth salon in Paris.Cleopatra CostumeThe Cleopatra costume worn by Lady Paget for a costume ball - my inspiration for Lindy's costume in A Test of Gold.Consuelo VanderbiltConsuelo Vanderbilt, my inspiration for Lindy in The Test of Gold.BallroomA ballroom like the one in which Anna met Rob.Vanderbilt's "Petite Chateau"Alva Vanderbilt's "petite chateau" on 5th Avenue in New York City.Charles Worth GownCorsetA Gilded Age corsetDiamond PendantThe gorgeous pendant I had in mind when Lindy's father presented her with a necklace for her debut ball.