Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold Flower Brooch/Pendant. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this versatile piece features a graceful 10K frame adorned with graduated layers of delicate 12K green and rose leaves, creating a captivating floral motif. At the center, intricate grape clusters and vines intertwine, evoking the enchanting allure of a blooming vineyard. Designed to be worn as both a brooch and a pendant, this piece offers versatility and elegance for any occasion. Whether pinned to your favorite outfit or worn as a striking necklace, this flower brooch/pendant is a timeless symbol of sophistication and grace. Embrace the enduring beauty of Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold with this exquisite accessory.
The origins of Black Hills Gold date to the 1870’s, designed by a French goldsmith named Henri LeBeau. Although it is known that it was the South Dakota gold rush that brought LeBeau to the region, the inspiration for the grape leaf design is steeped in myth. As the legend goes, the intrepid LeBeau was seeking gold in the Black Hills wilderness when he became completely lost. After days of wandering in search of food and water, he had what he thought was a vision of grapes on a vine. The fruit was real, and so was the stream that ultimately saved him from starvation and thirst. Inspired by his life-changing experience, LeBeau designed the grape and leaf design we associate with Black Hills gold to this day.
Trained by Henri LeBeau, S.T. Butler opened the first Black Hills gold manufacturers in 1878. After dividing into two companies in 1919, both were acquired by Ivan Landstrom in 1944 and 1995.
Although there are several manufacturers of Black Hills gold, Landstom's techniques for creating the grape leaf design are varied. The old fashioned method involves lots of hand finishing techniques, giving each piece a unique touch. This technique starts with the rolling out of colored gold alloys into thin sheets. The leaf shape is then stamped out of the sheets and soldered on to the jewelry. The classic woodgrain texture is created through a technique called “wriggling”, and then the leaf veining is hand engraved.
MRL02874-471 Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold & Silver Ladies Mystic Fire Ring
Price range: $276.28 through $280.28
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