Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold & Silver USA Flag Pole Tie Tack/Lapel Pin, a patriotic and finely crafted accessory that pays homage to the spirit of the United States. This exquisite piece features a silver flag pole adorned with the iconic US flag, beautifully complemented by the distinctive touch of 12-karat green and rose gold leaves from Landstrom’s signature Black Hills Gold collection. The meticulous attention to detail in the design makes this tie tack/lapel pin a symbol of national pride and enduring style. Perfect for any occasion, this accessory allows you to wear your patriotism with grace and elegance. Elevate your ensemble and showcase your love for the USA with Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold & Silver USA Flag Pole Tie Tack/Lapel Pin, a timeless and meaningful addition to your 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
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