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Black Hills Gold Rings, by Landstroms: a brief buyers guide

Michael — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 23:09:10 +0000

Black Hills Gold style

Black Hills Gold jewelry is a style of jewelry born out of the gold rush of the late 1800′s and popularized in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Whether made in gold or silver, the “Black Hills Gold” style always features grape vines and grape clusters and the symbolic pink and green Black Hills Gold grape leaves, which are made by alloying copper and silver with gold. Landstroms is the oldest and most well known of all the existing manufacturers and their roots date back to the discovery of gold in The Black Hills. Landstroms Black Hills Gold jewelry is still made by hand by talented artisans using the same techniques that were used by their predecessors over 100 years ago. You can follow these links to read more about the history of Black Hills Gold and watch a very entertaining Black Hills Gold history video.

What makes Landstroms Black Hills Gold rings so special?

Landstroms creates the best quality Black Hills Gold rings for men, women and children. No matter if you’re giving a ring as a birthday gift, or if it’s for your anniversary or for your engagement, a hand-crafted Black Hills Gold ring made by Landstroms will make that special, one of a kind gift that will be treasured for a lifetime and handed down for generations. Since they’re made by hand, no two rings are alike.

Imagine giving someone you love a mass-produced ring made in an unknown country, out of questionable materials by machines made to kick them out as fast and possible. How would that make you feel? How do you think it would make your loved one feel? Now imagine giving that loved one a beautiful, solid gold ring hand-made right here in America by skilled artisans and articulated in a style which has become a true American art form. Can you feel the difference? You can be sure that your loved one will, too. Each Black Hills Gold or silver ring made by Landstroms carries a Lifetime Warranty because it’s meant to be a part of your life, for life.

Types of Black Hills Gold rings

Like any piece of jewelry, a ring may be given as a gift for any occasion or to one’s self just to celebrate life. But there are some types of Black Hills Gold rings made with a specific purpose in mind:

Black Hills Gold birthstone ring: wear your birthstone in a truly special ring

Black Hills Gold mothers ring: a ring that a mother wears which has a a different birthstone for each of her children, and sometimes one for Mom and Dad, too. Landstroms makes a beautiful array of Black Hills Gold mothers rings and pendants carrying up to twelve birthstones.

Black Hills Gold wedding sets, engagement rings and bands: choose a most special ring not only to celebrate that most special moment, but to show your loving commitment for the years that lie ahead. Landstroms also has a large selection of matching men’s and women’s Black Hills Gold wedding bands.

Black Hills Gold rings for men: don’t forget that Landstroms also has a large selection of handsome rings for men, whether a deer ring for the outdoors-man or and eagle ring as a symbol of strength and freedom or a stunning Father’s Day ring with an array of grapes and leaves.

Black Hills Silver rings: the younger crowd these days seems to be trending toward silver jewelry and Landstroms has a wide selection of Black Hills Silver rings made from .925 Sterling silver and highlighted with Black Hills Gold leaves and trim.

Something for everyone at Landstroms

Over the last 130 years, Landstroms has made thousands of different pieces of quality Black Hills Gold and Black Hills Silver jewelry. At any given time they only keep on hand the current lineup of popular items, but they can make any item they’ve ever produced (with the exception of some vendor items such as certain belt buckles, watches, etc.) because they still have all of the original molds for each piece. With that kind of selection, there is truly something for everyone at Landstroms Black Hills Gold.

Womens Black Hills Gold rings

Michael — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:14:52 +0000

These beautiful womens Black Hills Gold rings made by Landstroms are now available from BlackHillsGoldSource.com! All of these rings are made from 10 karat gold and feature 12 karat Black Hills Gold leaves. You can choose from classic styling, diamonds or hearts!

Landstroms Original Black Hills Gold jewelry is made in the Black Hills of South Dakota, as it has been for over 100 years.

Click on each photo to learn more!

Black Hills Gold Jewelry – a Google Knol

Michael — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:00:06 +0000

I have a beautiful pendant that is about 10 years old and now needs a new chain. Can you supply just the chain?

Michael — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:00:35 +0000

Nearly every Black Hills Gold pendant made by Landstroms comes with a complimentary 18” long 12/20 gold-filled chain. Likewise, Black Hills Silver pendants come with complimentary 18” long Sterling Silver chains. These chains are not made by Landstroms, nor are they Black Hills Gold, but are vendor items that Landstroms provides simply as a courtesy to their customers. A few high end pieces, such as the magnificent PE855 Black Hills Gold Cross Pendant and BR405X Butterfly Pendant do not come with complimentary chains at all because they warrant upgraded chains which are offered as an option during purchase. Most of our customers simply buy replacement chains from their local jeweler because they can see and feel the texture of a number of different chains and are this way best able to choose a chain they will be happy with. However, if you would like a replacement chain from Landstroms, you will need to ship your pendant insured to Landstroms at the following address, along with an explanation of what you would like, your name, address and telephone number:

Landstroms

405 Canal Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Attention: Repairs

Most of the time Landstroms will replace the chain for just the return shipping fee, but be sure to check with them first by calling 800-770-5000. However, the cost of shipping both ways is likely much more than the cost of a new chain, which is another reason most customers simply shop for a new chain at their local jeweler.

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I saw a Black Hills Gold ring on television (at Sears, K-Mart, etc.) I would like to order. Do you carry it?

Michael — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:00:31 +0000

At BlackHillsGoldSource.com, we carry only Landstroms Original Black Hills Gold jewelry. Landstroms does not sell their jewelry at department stores such as K-Mart, Kohl’s, Sears or Wal-Mart. Nor do they sell their jewelry on television through QVC or Home Shopping Network, etc. Landstroms Black Hills Gold jewelry is only available through authorized distributors and at Landstrom’s Retail Store at the Rapid City factory in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Any Black Hills Gold jewelry you may see for sale in department stores or on TV has not been made by Landstroms. If you want the best Black Hills Gold, be sure to buy only Landstroms Black Hills Gold. And be sure to buy only from someone you can trust.

BlackHillsGoldSource brings you the best Black Hills Gold jewelry, made only by Landstroms.

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I lost one of my Black Hills Gold earrings. Can I order just a “half-pair”?

Michael — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:00:57 +0000

In the unfortunate event that you lose one of your Black Hills Gold earrings, Landstroms can build a replacement for you. Please call us at 605-221-6120 or email us at info@BlackHillsGoldSource.com for a quote. Most of the time, a “half-pair” is simply half the regular price of a standard pair, but there are a few exceptions, so please contact us to be sure. Though not necessary, the best procedure after contacting us to place your order would be to send the remaining earring back to Landstroms. Every piece of Landstroms Black Hills Gold is hand made, so each has its own character. By sending your remaining earring back, Landstroms can make an exact match for you. And they will also professionally clean and polish your exiting one at no extra charge as well!

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My Black Hills Gold is damaged (worn, broken, etc.) and needs repair. How do I send it back?

Michael — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 10:00:18 +0000

Each piece of Landstroms Black Hills Gold jewelry carries Landstroms Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Of course, physical abuse or prolonged normal wear are not covered by this warranty. For complete warranty details, please refer to the warranty by following the link above.

In the unfortunate event that your Black Hills Gold jewelry ever does need to be repaired, you will need to ship it insured to Landstrom’s factory at the following address, along with a description of the problem, your name, address and telephone number:

Landstroms

405 Canal Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Attention: Repairs

Landstroms will assess the repair and contact you with a quote for the work if it is not a warranty repair. Landstroms does their best to give you fast turn-around and repairs are very reasonably priced. If it is a warranty repair, Landstroms will perform the work and return your item to you via UPS Ground. If you need to contact Landstroms Customer Service to check on the status of your repair, they can be reached at 800-770-5000

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If I don’t like my Black Hills Gold jewelry, can I exchange it or get a refund?

Michael — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:30:04 +0000

Buying jewelry or any personal item on the internet presents some unique difficulties because you just can’t see what you’re buying in person. How will it look? Will it fit? Will it match my other things? But let’s face it, you’re just not going to find a nearby local brick and mortar store with the complete selection, or the rock bottom prices we can offer at BlackHillsGoldSource.com Even with the increased shipping charges that UPS has imposed since gasoline prices have risen (and they don’t seem to lower them when gas goes down), you’re still making a substantial savings compared to buying your Black Hills Gold ring at a local retailer. But still, shipping charges can add up if you do make a hasty purchase and have to send your jewelry back and forth, one or more times.

Many of our customers have beem fortunate enough to have seen the item they’re ordering in person, either on a trip to the Black Hills or at a jeweler that carries Landstrom’s jewelry. If you haven’t had the opportunity to see your item in-person, you are in for a treat when it arrives! But we want our customers to be fully satisfied, so we stress taking the time to choose the right piece before placing your order. If you ever have a question about a particular piece, please do not hesitate to call us at 605-221-6120 or email us at info@BlackHillsGoldSource.com and we will do our best to answer all of your questions so that you are confident with your order.

However, in the unfortunate event that you need to return any Landstrom’s Black Hills Gold Creation, we will accept returns of unused items for 30 days. The original tags must not be removed and jewelry must be in original packaging as Landstrom’s will examine all returns for damage, or to determine if it has been worn, prior to approval of a refund. Also, because gemstone jewelry such as Black Hills Gold mothers rings and pendants include custom placement of birthstones, there are no returns of jewelry which requires custom selection and/or placement of gemstones, or other special order or discontinued items except under Landstrom’s Lifetime Warranty.

We cannot be responsible for either your initial or your return shipping charges, so in the event you are not making an exchange and would like a refund, only the purchase price will be refunded. And regretfully, because of card processing fees and inspection and handling costs, there will be a 10% restocking fee for refunds valuing over $50. If you are exchanging your item for a different size, or even a different item, this charge does not apply. Please call or email us to request a Return Authorization Number (RA#) and instructions for returning your jewelry.

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Can you ship my Black Hills Gold order via US Postal Service instead of UPS?

Michael — Wed, 19 May 2010 13:00:23 +0000

Unless you are shipping to a PO Box, every order placed at BlackHillsGoldSource.com is automatically queued for shipment via UPS Ground. You can also select UPS 2nd Day Air or UPS Next Day Air, for additional cost, during checkout on our online order form. We use UPS because at this time they offer better tracking integration with our ordering and fulfillment system. However, we can also ship your jewelry via US Postal Service Priority Mail (typically three days) or Express Mail (overnight) by special request if necessary. Some rural locations are simply better serviced by the Post Office and they will also deliver on Saturday whereas in many cases, delivery via UPS wouldn’t have been until Monday. We also ship all outgoing International Orders though the US Postal Service as we have found them to be much more cost-effective and equally dependable as UPS for international shipments. If you would like shipment by US Postal Service, please order as usual and select UPS Ground for standard shipping or UPS Next Day Air for overnight shipping (2nd Day Air is not available through the Post Office). Then call us at 605-221-6120 or email us at info@BlackHillsGoldSource.com with your order number to let us know you would like to use the US Postal Service instead and we will ship your order accordingly.

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How long will it take to receive my Black Hills Gold order?

Michael — Wed, 12 May 2010 12:40:42 +0000

Every order received by BlackHillsGoldSource is processed for payment and then forwarded to Landstroms shipping department to be filled. If your item is in stock, it will typically ship the next day (Monday through Friday) via UPS Ground, unless you specified expedited shipping on the online order page. If your item is not in stock, then it will take approximately eight working days (again Monday-Friday) for Landstroms to build your item for you, regardless of the shipping method selected. We will notify you by email with an estimated ship date within 24 hours of receiving your order if your item is not in stock.

The same is true for expedited shipping such as UPS 2nd Day Air or UPS Next Day Air. Simply because the order goes through does not mean that your item is in stock! This is a common misunderstanding and it is very important to understand: if you select expedited shipping, and your item is not in stock when Landstroms shipping department receives your order from us, then your item will be queued for production and shipped as requested when it becomes available. Again, we will notify you by email with an estimated ship date within 24 hours of receiving your order if this is the case.

*** If you need your item right away, please call us at 605-221-6120 or email us at info@BlackHillsGoldSource.com to check stock before ordering your item.

As previously mentioned, by default, all orders go out via UPS Ground. If this is a problem (such as in some rural areas where UPS does not deliver) and you prefer to have your jewelry shipped via the US Postal Service, please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you. Again, the same applies to expedited shipping. For example, if you prefer to use US Postal Express Mail rather than UPS Next Day Air because you need delivery on a Saturday, etc., please contact us and we will do our best. The same rates will apply.

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