Mammoth Ivory Jewelry Carved Rose Sterling

Experience the beauty of our authentic mammoth ivory rose carving, crafted from fossil mammoth ivory buried in Alaska’s snow for over 10,000 years. The natural re-mineralization process gives this mammoth ivory its unique, distinct color. Unearthed by Eskimos and skillfully carved by their master carver in Alaska, this exquisite piece is hand wire-wrapped in sterling silver and features an attractive bail.

Size: 1 5/8" L X 7/8" W X 1/4" D, Chain not included. Professionally hand wire wrapped in 925 sterling silver.

Note: The woolly mammoth coexisted with early humans. They used their bones and tusks to make art, tools, and food. Mammoths disappeared from its mainland range at the end of the Pleistocene, some 10,000 years ago. Some mammoths survived on St. Paul Island until about 5,600 years ago and on Wrangel Island until 4,000 years ago. Woolly mammoths were hunted to extinction by early humans. Scientists think climate change and habitat shrinkage finally overtook the last surviving individuals.

Mammoth ivory can be identified from other types of ivory. Its unique tent-shaped structures are called "Lines of Schreger" and are characteristically lines found only in elephant and mammoth ivory. The lines make a unique crosshatch pattern and are called cross-hatchings. The two species have variations in the angles in the pattern of the distinctly characteristic Schreger Lines. When these lines are less than 100 degrees, it is mammoth/mastodon ivory. When these lines are greater than 100 degrees then it is elephant ivory. There are a few other ways to determine the difference between the two.

We certify that this is mammoth fossil ivory from an extinct woolly mammoth tusk, that died out over 10,000 years ago and was unearthed in Alaska. This mammoth ivory does not fall under the same bans and laws as other ivory. The fossilized tusks and teeth of extinct Mammoths are legally collected in many countries where they are found, including the United States, Canada, Russia, and others. Fossil ivory has been legally used in the manufacture of jewelry since 1840. Since it is fossil ivory and comes from the extinct woolly mammoth, it can be lawfully sold for commercial purposes, such as carvings and jewelry.

Our eco-conscious jewelry is shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity, a description of the woolly mammoth, and an attractive black velvet jewelry box. Chains can be purchased optionally. 2 Available, both like the picture.

Notice: We do not ship Mammoth Ivory to the states of California, New York state, New Jersey, Illinois, New Hampshire, Nevada, Oregon, or Hawaii - due to laws implemented for those states banning any ivory sales, including fossil ivory.

This mammoth ivory is Guaranteed Authentic. It was legally collected, carved and arrives with a Certificate of Authenticity and attractive jewelry box.