Vintage Black Hills Gold Leaf and Grape Ring

This is a classic Black Hills gold ring, presented in its original white plastic display box labeled 'BLACK HILLS'. The ring features the signature tri-color design associated with this style of jewelry, likely utilizing 10k or 12k yellow, rose (pink), and green gold. The central motif is composed of intricately textured grape leaves and small circular clusters representing grapes, arranged in a wrap-around or slightly overlapping bypass fashion. The construction is heavy and ornate, characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century American craftsmanship. The rose gold leaves and green gold leaves show distinct coloration, achieved through alloying gold with copper and silver respectively. While specific maker's marks like 'Landstrom's' or 'Mt. Rushmore' are not visible from this angle, the style is definitive. The condition appears to be excellent vintage quality with a light patina consistent with age. There are no obvious missing elements, signs of resizing, or significant wear to the delicate vein detailing on the leaves. The ring represents a traditional American folk-art jewelry style originating from the Black Hills of South Dakota, estimated to date from the 1970s to the 1990s.