Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold Opal Pendant, a captivating piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted with meticulous artistry, this pendant features a 10K antiqued frame adorned with delicately designed grapes and two 12K green and rose leaves, evoking the natural beauty of the Black Hills. Below, a mesmerizing 7x5MM created oval cabochon white opal adds a touch of ethereal charm and shimmering beauty. Suspended from an 18″ gold-filled chain, this pendant is a timeless addition to any jewelry collection, perfect for adding a touch of grace and refinement to any outfit. Whether worn for a special occasion or as an everyday accessory, this opal pendant is sure to captivate hearts and spark admiration wherever you go.
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
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