Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold & Silver Kite-shaped Dangle Earrings. Fashioned with exquisite craftsmanship, these sterling silver teardrop Earrings boast a distinctive kite-shaped design that is both modern and timeless. The center of attention is adorned with a dual-color 12K green and rose gold leaf, showcasing the brand’s iconic style. Suspended gracefully on shepherd hooks, these Earrings sway delicately with your every movement, adding a touch of sophistication to any ensemble. Whether you’re stepping out for a special occasion or looking to accentuate your everyday style, these dangle Earrings effortlessly blend the rich heritage of Black Hills Gold with contemporary flair, making them a versatile and eye-catching accessory for any jewelry collection.
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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