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.
Over a span of 14 years, 360 goldminers-turned-craftsmen carved a rough granite mountain into a polished national treasure, known today as Mount Rushmore. Today, in dozens of intricate steps, our craftspeople carry on this tradition of quality and excellence with every piece of Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold and diamond jewelry. There are many steps involved in the handcrafting of a single delicate design. Each piece is cast, shaped, ground, polished, soldered, cleaned, wriggled and engaved by our skilled artisans.
Today, in dozens of intricate steps, our craftspeople carry on this tradition of quality and excellence with every piece of Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold and diamond jewelry.
Take a fascinating FREE tour through our jewelry factory to watch up-close and learn the details of how gold jewelry is made. During the tour you’ll see the ancient process of lost-wax casting and how diamonds are cast in molten gold! Diamond cutting has been added to our Free Factory Tour where you will see the precise process involved in creating one of the world’s most prized possessions.
Complimentary coffee and cookies for tour members that are available in the sitting area adjacent to the showroom. Please call to discuss and arrange details and also allow 90 minutes for your group's stay. We are members of the ABA and NTA associations!
Everyday Factory Direct Prices:
• Black Hills Gold and Silver Jewelry Outlet
• Diamond and Gemstone Jewelry
• On-site Design and Goldsmiths for Service and Repair
• Watches, Gifts, and more!
Please call for seasonal tour hours at our factory: (605) 343-7099
Over 100 years ago, a young French goldsmith named Henri LeBeau came to the United States to make his fortune after hearing of the 1876 Black Hills Gold Rush.
Henri was unfamiliar with the rugged Black Hills terrain and became hopelessly lost. Almost dying of starvation, he stumbled upon wild grapes that saved his life.
In honor of the lifesaving grapes, he created jewelry which he called the “good luck” jewelry. Other gold miners wanted good luck, so LeBeau’s jewelry soon became known as Black Hills Gold.
