Why is it called Black Hills Gold?

The Black Hills of South Dakota were named by the Sioux for the thick pine forests which looked black when seen from the Plains. Gold was discovered during an expedition of the area which lead to what is know as the last great gold rush of the western frontier. Therefore goldsmiths traveled to the Black Hills of South Dakota.

In the middle of the 1870’s, Henry Le Beau a French gold smith found himself lost in the Black Hills of South Dakota. He fell asleep thinking that he would die of starvation or thirst. While asleep he dreamed of a mountain stream with grapevines growing on the banks. He did in fact wake up and started walking, low and behold just as in his dream he came across a mountain stream with grapevines growing on the banks.  The shape of those grapevines led to the design of Black Hills Gold Jewelry.

Henry Le Beau and his apprentice S.T. Butler opened the first Black Hills Gold company  in 1878 and later divided into two corporations which were the Black Hills Gold Jewelry Manufacturing Company and the F.L. Thorpe Company. Today there are many Black Hills Gold Manufacturers in this region.Most people believe this is a certain type of gold when in fact it refers to the grape leaves, clusters and grapevines.  To create the different colors in the jewelry, silver and copper are added to the yellow gold. To get the green color silver is added to the yellow gold and copper is added to the yellow gold to get the rose and pink colors.

There are many steps in the process of making this Jewelry. The gold, silver and copper are melted and shaped into bars. They are then rolled into different thicknesses according to the type of jewelry being made and stamped into these bars are the patterns and dies. The base of the jewelry is cast from other gold bars. There is more to Black Hills Gold jewelry than just a name. It is a unique form of art that remains to this day a popular jewelry. All the jewelry is inspected several times and is high in quality and beauty.

Black Hills Gold must be manufactured in this region by the ruling of a federal judge in the 1980’s. The gold itself does not have to come from theBlack Hills. The design and concept of the jewelry has changed very little over the years, and continues to be a leader in the industry.

This particular Jewelry is made in several types of jewelry consisting of rings, toe rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets and watches.  They are made of Gold and Silver inSouth Dakota,USA. According to legend, good luck comes to all those who wear this   jewelry.

 I received a Black Hills Gold necklace as a gift when I was a teenager and I loved it. Since then I have acquired many pieces. Try some for yourself or send as gifts and you or the person you buy for will love them also. Black Hills Gold Jewelry for all occasions at competitive prices 

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By Linda Trevino,Black HillsGold Jewelry Elite

 

 

Diamond Wedding Rings

Wedding Rings are very important to Women. Give her one she will fall in love with!

Ladies Wedding Ring 014 TW, 10 Karat Gold Diamond Round

 

Black Hills Gold Necklaces

To be considered Black Hills Gold an item must be designed in a traditional tri-gold, grape leaf motif and be manufactured in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

12K Black Hills Gold Leaves with 10K Black Hills Gold Grapes, Vines and Frame. Pendant measures 1 and 7/8″ tall and 3″ wide. 15″ 10K Gold Festoon chain.

 

Men’s Black Hlls Gold Jewelry

Black Hills Gold Jewelry is made in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Jewlery for Men as well as Women.

.06TDW Genuine Diamonds 12K Black Hills Gold Leaves on 14K Black Hills Gold Shank. Antiqued. Ring measures apprx. 1/4″ across.

 

Black Hills Gold Diamond Cross Necklace

This is an elegant and unusal necklace made by Landstrom’s in the Black Hills os South Dakota.

.02TDW Genuine Diamond with 12K Black Hills Gold Leaves on 10K Black Hills Gold Cross. Pendant measures apprx. 7/8″ tall. 18″ 12/20 Gold Filled Chain.

 

Not all Gold Dearlers are Dishonest

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As cash-strapped consumers sell their gold to pay for everyday necessities, complaints against gold dealers have risen. The biggest offenders according to a recent tally on the Better Business Bureau’s website, BBB.org, are cash for gold buying companies advertising heavily to buy unwanted gold jewelry on cable television channels. One company had 369 complaints in the previous 36 months. Another had 197. The complaints range from pricing discrepancies and misleading advertising to customer service issues and claims for lost shipments.

“Not every Internet gold buyer is dishonest,” says Michael H. Gusky, whose company, GoldFellow.com has no complaints against it after serving more than 60,000 customers. “GoldFellow.com,” according to Gusky, “was created to provide consumers a safe, competitive and easy method to sell unwanted gold, sterling silver and platinum.”

.05TDW Genuine Diamonds 12K Black Hills Gold Leaves with 10K Black Hills Gold Grapes and Shank. Ring measures apprx. 11/16″ across.

 

What makes a piece of jewelry Black Hills Gold?

10K Black Hills Gold Horsehead with 12K Black Hills Gold Leaves Heart. 10K Black Hills Gold Grapes and Vine. Pendant measures 13/16″ tall. 18″ 12/20 Gold filled chain.

What makes a piece of jewelry Black Hills Gold? It has the unique traditional design comprised of pink and green gold leaves, gold grape clusters and vines and it must, by law, be manufactured in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

How are the green and pink-colored gold leaves made? Pure 24 karat yellow gold is alloyed with silver to create the vibrant green, and is alloyed with copper to make the dazzling pink. The resulting alloy is a more durable 12 karat gold.

What karat is Black Hills Gold? Nearly all pieces, regardless of manufacturer, are comprised of 10 karat yellow gold (ring shanks, pendant and earring bases), 12 karat pink and green gold (leaves, roses, hearts, butterflies etc..), 14 karat gold earring posts and complimentary gold-filled (1/20 12 karat) 18″ chains for pendants. Select wedding sets are made with 14 karat gold shanks, and some companies even offer white gold for the ring shanks.

 

Black Hills Gold Jewelry

Black Hills gold jewelry is a beautiful and unique type of jewelry featuring ten to twelve karat yellow, rose or pink, and green gold. The colored gold is created by adding alloys of other metals. The jewelry typically features a grape and grape-leaf motif. It is not only beautiful and unique, but also maintains a wonderful history.

12K Black Hills Gold Rose and Leaves on a Solid 10K Gold Shank.

 

Ladies Black Onyx Watch

This elegant Women’s watch can be worn every day and it really dresses up any outfit. Black Hills Gold Jewelry by Coleman.

Genuine Black Onyx with 12K Black Hills Gold Leaves on Solid 10K Gold. Genuine Amethyst. Diamond Quartz Watch with Expansion Band on back.

 

Black Hills Gold Angel Necklace

How to Clean Black Hills Gold Jewelry
The highly stylized three-dimensional patterns found on Black Hills gold jewelry can easily trap dirt. The raised leaf, vine and grape motifs can become entangled with lint from your pocket or coated…

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This beautiful Gold Angel necklace is made by Landstrom’s in South Dakota, USA.

12K Black Hills Gold Leaf Wings on 10K Black Hills Gold Angel. Pendant measures apprx. 5/8″ tall. 18″ 12/20 Gold Filled Chain.

 

How to Clean Black Hills Silver

12K Black Hills Gold Leaves with Sterling Silver Grapes, Vines and Shank. Ring measures apprx. 3/8″ across.

All silver jewelry tarnishes because of compounds in the air. Black Hills silver jewelry make look especially dull because of its delicate carving, but it can be easily cleaned. Strong jewelry cleaners may damage your piece so use mild detergents instead.

Difficulty:
Easy

Instructions
Things You’ll Need

* Mild detergent Warm water Soft bristled toothbrush Soft cloth Mild Toothpaste
* 1
Mix mild dish detergent and warm water in a small container. If your Black Hills silver jewelry contains no semi-precious stones, such as pearls and opals, soak the pieces in the mixture for a few minutes. If your jewelry does have semi-precious stones, skip the detergent and just soak the pieces in warm water.
* 2
Use a soft bristled toothbrush to buff the dirt and tarnish off of your jewelry. Be sure to clean the hidden crevices, such as the area underneath the stone mountings.
* 3
Rinse the detergent off your jewelry and the toothbrush. Make sure no detergent residue remains.
* 4

Dry your jewelry with a soft cloth.
* 5
If your jewelry is especially tarnished, coat it with a mild toothpaste such as regular Crest or Colgate using a toothbrush. Do not apply toothpaste if your jewelry contains semi-precious stones.
* 6
Let the toothpaste set on the jewelry for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Use a soft cloth to gently dry the piece of jewelry. If you like, you can use a silver-polishing cloth, but it’s not required.