Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold Opal Pendant, a radiant emblem of elegance and charm. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this enchanting pendant features a 10K round antiqued design adorned with a stunning 12MM round created opal, exuding an ethereal iridescence that captures the imagination. Delicate grapes and six intricately detailed 12K green and rose leaves encircle the opal, reminiscent of the lush landscapes of the Black Hills. Suspended from an 18″ gold-filled chain, this pendant exudes sophistication and grace, making it the perfect accessory to elevate any ensemble with its captivating allure. Whether worn for a special occasion or as an everyday statement piece, this Opal Pendant is sure to enchant and inspire, adding a touch of timeless beauty to your look.
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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