Ivory is a hard, white material obtained from the tusks of elephants, walruses, narwhals, and other animals. It has been prized for centuries for its beauty, durability, and rarity, and has been used extensively in decorative arts in Western and Oriental cultures from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

In Western cultures during the 18th to 20th centuries, ivory continued to be a popular material for creating decorative objects. A few examples of ivory objects from Western cultures during this time period include:

•    toiletry necessaire: A set of toiletry items made of ivory, late 19th century.

•    ivory chess set: A set of intricately carved ivory chess pieces, created in the 18th century.

•    ivory cane: A walking cane with an ivory handle, often carved with intricate designs or figurines.

In Oriental cultures, ivory continued to be used for decorative arts during the 18th to 20th more...

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Scrimshaw ship' set silver ring unmarked hand made, ring size…

Handmade Scrimshaw Ship Silver Ring, Ethically Sourced US Marine Ivory

Scrimshaw ship' set silver ring unmarked hand made, ring size likely marine ivory this item cannot exported. Ethically sourced piece form the US

Scrimshaw' set silver ring (tiger) unmarked hand made,…

Handmade Scrimshaw Tiger Ring, Signed, Marine Ivory, Unexportable

Scrimshaw' set silver ring (tiger) unmarked hand made, scrimshaw signed , ring size likely marine ivory this item cannot exported

Glanville-Anson, Vanessa, Australia, b.1951, sterling silver,…

Surrealist Pill Box with Gold and Enamel Lid

Glanville-Anson, Vanessa, Australia, b.1951, sterling silver, gold, enamel and ivory pill box and stand, handcrafted, circular form with a green and enamel lid overlaid with surrealist figural design in sterling silver and 18ct yellow gold. Supported on…

Ivory & yellow gold ring circa 1960s marked 14k 585, ring size…

1960s Ivory and Yellow Gold Ring, Size L

Ivory & yellow gold ring circa 1960s marked 14k 585, ring size L. Client says bought circa Hong Kong 1960s. This item cannot be exported.

Dkny & four silver & gemstone rings Dkny M, topaz set 925 N,…

DKNY & Gemstone Rings Set

Dkny & four silver & gemstone rings Dkny M, topaz set 925 N, modernist ivory ring c1960s O, citrine set 925 O, wear, blue gemstone 925 M-N. *sizes

Antique ivory & rose gold ring unmarked. ring size P-Q.

Antique Ivory & Rose Gold Ring - Unmarked - Size P-Q

Antique ivory & rose gold ring unmarked. ring size P-Q.

Sterling silver and ivory ring, the band of modernist styling,…

Modernist Ivory and Silver Ring

Sterling silver and ivory ring, the band of modernist styling, set with convex oval shaped ivory, size N

Large ivory and glass cameo ring, with central blue glass cameo…

Ivory and Glass Cameo Ring with Classical Bust

Large ivory and glass cameo ring, with central blue glass cameo of a classical bust, set within a carved ivory ring, slight a/f, size N-O

An old Tibetan ivory hair ring tie, tapered tusk section, good…

Tibetan Ivory Hair Ring Tie, 5cm Diameter

An old Tibetan ivory hair ring tie, tapered tusk section, good smooth polish. Diameter 5 cm.

Mid century ivory and lapis ring also set with rose gold…

Ivory and Lapis Rose Gold Ring - Size P

Mid century ivory and lapis ring also set with rose gold highlights, marked 585. Approx ring size P

Mid century Ivory bangle and ring inlaid with gold wire to the…

Gold Wire Inlaid Ivory Bangle and Ring Set

Mid century Ivory bangle and ring inlaid with gold wire to the twist fluting. Approx ring size, inside bangle width 62 mm. Circa 1950s

Two ivory items, a carved bangle and ring. Diameter 6.5 cm.…

Ivory Carved Bangle and Ring Set - Size O-P

Two ivory items, a carved bangle and ring. Diameter 6.5 cm. Size O-P.

A dome ivory ring, set with gold. Size K.

Ivory and Gold Dome Ring, Size K

A dome ivory ring, set with gold. Size K.

Vintage Ivory ring with in laid strip twist wire. Approx Size K.

Ivory Twist Wire Ring, Size K

Vintage Ivory ring with in laid strip twist wire. Approx Size K.

A carved ivory ring, with 14ct yellow gold inlay. Size P-Q.

Ivory and Gold Inlay Ring, Size P-Q

A carved ivory ring, with 14ct yellow gold inlay. Size P-Q.

Antique ivory ring in the form of a lion, size: J-K/5

Antique Ivory Lion Ring - Size J-K/5

Antique ivory ring in the form of a lion, size: J-K/5

A carved ivory ring by Patricia Von Muselin, styled in carved…

Carved Ivory Ring by Patricia Von Muselin

A carved ivory ring by Patricia Von Muselin, styled in carved ivory, ring size L-M.

Red coral and 1930s ivory ring size P-Q/8

Red Coral & Ivory Ring, Size P-Q/8

Red coral and 1930s ivory ring size P-Q/8

Vintage 1950s ivory ring, size Y-Z/12

1950s Ivory Ring, Size Y-Z/12

Vintage 1950s ivory ring, size Y-Z/12

1940s ivory ring enhanced with carved coral & onyx

Ivory, Coral, Onyx Ring - 1940s Vintage Beauty

1940s ivory ring enhanced with carved coral & onyx

Vintage 1950s ivory ring,

1950s Ivory Ring

Vintage 1950s ivory ring,

Vintage 1960s ivory ring,

1960s Ivory Ring

Vintage 1960s ivory ring,

Antique ivory 18ct wire inlaid ring

Antique Ivory Inlaid 18ct Wire Ring

Antique ivory 18ct wire inlaid ring

1950's carved ribbed ivory ring,

Ribbed Ivory Ring from the 1950s

1950's carved ribbed ivory ring,

A carved ivory Entwined Serpents ring.

Ivory Serpent Ring with Intricate Carvings

A carved ivory Entwined Serpents ring.

An ivory bangle with matched earrings and ring, the bangle…

Ivory Set with Gold Wire Overlay and Earrings

An ivory bangle with matched earrings and ring, the bangle designed as a round solid piece of carved ivory, strong engine turning visible throughout, overlaid through each scallop with fine gold 14ct wire, along with a matched pair of half hoop twisted…