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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Tribal bead necklace group includes coral, ivory and glass…

Tribal Bead Necklace Group: Coral, Ivory, Glass, Various Sizes

Tribal bead necklace group includes coral, ivory and glass examples, ivory bead size 9-18 mm, length 40 cm

Antique 9ct gold mounted Piligrim Petrified wood and ivory…

Antique 9ct gold mounted Piligrim Petrified wood and ivory cross, on modern 9ct curb link neck chain 53 cm long approx 9gms

A large graduated strand of ivory beads, circa 1920, Comprising…

A large graduated strand of ivory beads, circa 1920, Comprising forty one graduated round polished beads measuring 14.5 - 33 mm, finished with a barrel shaped clasp, total length 910 mm.

A vintage ivory mourning locket on ivory chain, the interior…

Ivory Mourning Locket with Photo and Hair

A vintage ivory mourning locket on ivory chain, the interior with a photo, lock of hair and relevant dates, ivory bale and ivory bead chain.

Victorian sterling silver locket with faceted, engraved ivory &…

Victorian Sterling Silver Locket with Engraved Ivory Decoration

Victorian sterling silver locket with faceted, engraved ivory & heart & arrow decoration, marked Birmingham 1882. Approx size 33 x 27 mm. With an antique metal chain 52 cm

Gold and ivory necklace, 18 ct yellow gold circular rope style…

Gold and Ivory Necklace, 18 ct with Barley Twist Columns

Gold and ivory necklace, 18 ct yellow gold circular rope style links interspaced by Barley twist ivory columns, length 46 cm total weight of necklace 99 grams

Double strand of Akoya pearls, double strand of semi- Baroque…

Double Strand Akoya & Semi-Baroque Pearl Necklace

Double strand of Akoya pearls, double strand of semi- Baroque and off round pearls of good lustre and ivory hue set with an elaborate 14 ct yellow and white gold clasp with 10 round cut sapphires, approx. 60 cm in length

Vintage cutlery set, silver plated with ivory style handles and…

Wingfield Rowbotham Vintage Silver Cutlery Set in Wooden Case

Vintage cutlery set, silver plated with ivory style handles and silver collars by Wingfield Rowbotham and Co in original wooden case

Tony White, angel skin coral and onyx necklace, thirty polished…

Angel Skin Coral and Onyx Necklace

Tony White, angel skin coral and onyx necklace, thirty polished 13 mm round coral beads of ivory and peach hue with onyx spacers, featuring a 24 mm wide button coral enhancer, bezel set in 18ct yellow gold within an onyx frame, with 14ct yellow gold end…

A long graduating strand of vintage spherical ivory beads the…

Vintage Ivory Bead Graduating Necklace (8 words)

A long graduating strand of vintage spherical ivory beads the largest, diameter 2 cm, length 92 cm.

An antique ivory bead necklace, a single strand of one hundred…

Graduated Antique Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

An antique ivory bead necklace, a single strand of one hundred and forty round graduating beads, 5.8 cm - 1.5 cm, ivory screw clasp.

An ivory beaded necklace, 56 round graduated polished beads, on…

Polished Ivory Beaded Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp

An ivory beaded necklace, 56 round graduated polished beads, on sterling silver clasp.

Three single strand uniform ivory bead necklaces

Ivory Bead Trio Necklace Set

Three single strand uniform ivory bead necklaces

A pair of carved ivory puzzle ball earrings, suspended on a…

Ivory Puzzle Ball Earrings with Pearl Drops

A pair of carved ivory puzzle ball earrings, suspended on a fine chain, mid 20th century, white metal screw back drops with an ivory pearl at the top and a double layered puzzle ball bead below, drop 4 cm

A strand of carved mammoth ivory beads, a God of longevity…

Mammoth Ivory Bead Strand with Longevity God Carving

A strand of carved mammoth ivory beads, a God of longevity carving, height 6.5 cm, length 10 and 46 cm

A very long ivory bead necklace with an ivory screw clasp,…

Long Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp, Early 20th Century

A very long ivory bead necklace with an ivory screw clasp, early 20th century, Wt grams, length 130 cm, Wt 0.8 grams

Antique ivory and rose gold choker inside width 13 cm, inside…

Ivory and Rose Gold Choker with Gold Ball

Antique ivory and rose gold choker inside width 13 cm, inside height 10 cm. 20 mm hollow gold ball. Minor bruise.

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of one hundred…

Graduating Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of one hundred and fourteen round graduating beads, 5 - 1.6 cm, ivory screw clasp.

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of ninety-seven…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of ninety-seven graduating ivory beads of 4.7 cm to 14.6 cm with ivory screw clasp.

Agate and ivory bead necklace and half bead ivory stud earrings

Agate & Ivory Necklace with Half Stud Earrings

Agate and ivory bead necklace and half bead ivory stud earrings

A necklace, set with coral, ivory and amber beads. Length 41 cm.

Coral, Ivory and Amber Necklace - 41cm

A necklace, set with coral, ivory and amber beads. Length 41 cm.

Ivory beaded necklace with two nelsuki decorations

Beaded Necklace with Nelsuki Decorations

Ivory beaded necklace with two nelsuki decorations

Edwardian long length ivory bead necklace, graduated lozenge…

Ivory Lozenge Bead Necklace

Edwardian long length ivory bead necklace, graduated lozenge beads

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of seventy-two…

72 Round Ivory Bead Necklace

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of seventy-two round 11.5 cm beads.

Mid century Ivory necklace and another with a horn and wooden…

Mid Century Ivory and Horn/Wooden Necklaces (Set of 2)

Mid century Ivory necklace and another with a horn and wooden necklace. Approx lengths 46 cm length 56 cm. This item may not be exported.

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of 148 uniform…

Vintage Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, a single strand of 148 uniform round ivory beads of 7.8.2 cm with ivory screw clasp

A vintage long carved ivory bead necklace, graduating with the…

Long Carved Ivory Bead Necklace - Vintage Graduated Design

A vintage long carved ivory bead necklace, graduating with the largest bead of 1.8 cm diameter. Length 76 cm.

Oriental ivory carved bead & figural necklace Circa 1950s.…

1950s Oriental Ivory Carved Figural Bead Necklace

Oriental ivory carved bead & figural necklace Circa 1950s. Approx bead sizes 3 mm - 9 mm, necklace length 88 mm

An ivory bangle & carved beaded necklace

Carved Ivory Jewelry Set

An ivory bangle & carved beaded necklace

A vintage ivory 'nugget' bead necklace, a single strand of…

Ivory Nugget Bead Necklace

A vintage ivory 'nugget' bead necklace, a single strand of sixty-one polished 'nugget' form beads, ivory screw clasp.

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 69 graduating round beads, .…

Elegant Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 69 graduating round beads, .6 cm to 2.3 cm, on a single strand with an ivory screw clasp.

A heavy silver chain, Belcher links, with an ivory handled…

Silver Belcher Chain with Ivory Magnifying Glass

A heavy silver chain, Belcher links, with an ivory handled magnifying glass.

Ivory beaded necklace C.1920s approx 7.7 mm bead, 64 cm length.…

1920s Ivory Beaded Necklace, 64cm Length

Ivory beaded necklace C.1920s approx 7.7 mm bead, 64 cm length. This item may not be exported without CITES documentation

A vintage ivory bead necklace, 61 graduated semi-round ivory…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, 61 graduated semi-round ivory beads with a small ivory bead between each, ivory screw clasp.

Carved Ivory bead necklace. C.1960s Approx 10.5 mm beads and 80…

1960s Carved Ivory Bead Necklace - 80cm Length

Carved Ivory bead necklace. C.1960s Approx 10.5 mm beads and 80 cm, length necklace.

A vintage ivory bead necklace, of 45 graduated lozenge form…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, of 45 graduated lozenge form ivory beads with an ivory screw clasp.

Ivory wrap around necklace C.1920s round beaded necklace with…

1920s Ivory Beaded Wrap Necklace with Pear Drop Ends

Ivory wrap around necklace C.1920s round beaded necklace with pear drop ends. 144 cm length, 7 mm round bead thickness.

Graduated ivory necklace, in the form of spherical beads

Ivory Sphere Graduated Bead Necklace

Graduated ivory necklace, in the form of spherical beads

An opera length ivory necklace with flat sectional beads on…

Ivory Opera Necklace with Flat Sectional Beads

An opera length ivory necklace with flat sectional beads on double knotted string

A vintage ivory bead necklace, 70 oval graduating size beads, .…

Vintage Ivory Bead Necklace - Graduating Sizes

A vintage ivory bead necklace, 70 oval graduating size beads, .5 cm to 1.6 cm

A vintage ivory and gold twist necklace,.

Ivory and Gold Twist Necklace

A vintage ivory and gold twist necklace,.

Short vintage ivory necklace

Vintage Ivory Choker Necklace

Short vintage ivory necklace

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 60 round beads of 1 cm,…

Vintage Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 60 round beads of 1 cm, ivory screw clasp.

A long vintage ivory bead necklace, the 95 round graduating…

Vintage Ivory Bead Necklace - 95 Graduating Rounds

A long vintage ivory bead necklace, the 95 round graduating ivory beads from 5-2 cm.

Vintage carved ivory bead necklace, with alternating flower and…

Carved Ivory Flower and Round Bead Necklace

Vintage carved ivory bead necklace, with alternating flower and round beads, size: 48 cm length.

Vintage carved ivory necklace, size: 62 cm length

Carved Ivory Vintage Necklace - 62cm Length

Vintage carved ivory necklace, size: 62 cm length

Vintage ivory necklace and bangle, (necklace needs small…

Ivory Necklace and Bangle Set - Vintage and Classic

Vintage ivory necklace and bangle, (necklace needs small repair).

Vintage ivory graduated bead necklace and earrings

Ivory Bead Set: Necklace and Earrings

Vintage ivory graduated bead necklace and earrings

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 106 round graduating beads .…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 106 round graduating beads .4 cm to 1.5 cm, screw clasp.

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 65 round graduating beads .5…

Graduating Ivory Bead Necklace with Screw Clasp

A vintage ivory bead necklace, the 65 round graduating beads .5 cm to 1.6 cm alternating with tiny ivory beads, screw clasp.

Victorian graduated ivory bead necklace

Victorian Ivory Graduated Bead Necklace

Victorian graduated ivory bead necklace

A carved ivory necklace, beads carved as elephant of off-round…

Elephant Carved Ivory Necklace - 35cm Length

A carved ivory necklace, beads carved as elephant of off-round beads. Length 35 cm

A cherry amber and ivory necklace, ivory round beads of approx.…

Cherry Amber & Ivory Necklace - 66cm Length

A cherry amber and ivory necklace, ivory round beads of approx. 8.94 mm and amber beads of 14.88 mm, screw ivory clasp. Length 66 cm.

Good antique carved ivory choker, purchased Anne Schofield…

Antique Ivory Choker from Anne Schofield Antiques

Good antique carved ivory choker, purchased Anne Schofield Antiques in the 1980's.

Antique opera length ivory necklace, length 132 cm

132cm Antique Ivory Opera Necklace

Antique opera length ivory necklace, length 132 cm

A vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, 5.817.3 mm beads,…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace, Vintage, 51 cm

A vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, 5.817.3 mm beads, length 51 cm.

Graduated strand of round ivory beaded necklace

Ivory Round Beaded Necklace

Graduated strand of round ivory beaded necklace

Good vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, approx 80 cm, from…

Vintage Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace from Private Collection

Good vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, approx 80 cm, from a private collection.

Vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, approx 34 cm, from a…

Vintage Ivory Bead Necklace (34 cm) from Private Collection

Vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, approx 34 cm, from a private collection.

A Beadede ivory necklace, ivory clasp. Length 61 cm.

Ivory Beaded Necklace with Clasp - 61cm Length

A Beadede ivory necklace, ivory clasp. Length 61 cm.

Single strand uniform large ivory bead necklace

Ivory Bead Necklace - Single Strand, Uniform, Large

Single strand uniform large ivory bead necklace

Carved ivory elephant necklace (needs re-stringing)

Elephant Ivory Necklace - Needs Restringing

Carved ivory elephant necklace (needs re-stringing)

Good vintage ivory necklace, approx 45 cm in length. .

Vintage Ivory Necklace - 45cm Length

Good vintage ivory necklace, approx 45 cm in length. .

Vintage ivory small bead necklace, size approx 85 cm in length.…

Vintage Ivory Bead Necklace, 85cm Length

Vintage ivory small bead necklace, size approx 85 cm in length. Provenance: Elizabeth Kwan Antiques. .

Good vintage ivory lily of the valley necklace, approx 48.5 cm…

Vintage Ivory Lily of the Valley Necklace (48.5cm)

Good vintage ivory lily of the valley necklace, approx 48.5 cm in length

Vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, with double lines carved…

Carved Ivory Bead Necklace - Vintage

Vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, with double lines carved through each bead, size: approx 72 cm in length. Provenance: Elizabeth Kwan Antiques

An Edwardian long graduated strand of fluted and polished ivory…

Fluted Ivory Bead Strand

An Edwardian long graduated strand of fluted and polished ivory beads

Vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, size: approx 105 cm in…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace from Elizabeth Kwan Antiques

Vintage graduated ivory bead necklace, size: approx 105 cm in length. Provenance: Elizabeth Kwan Antiques

Good vintage silver and ivory necklace

Vintage Silver Ivory Necklace

Good vintage silver and ivory necklace

Large antique ivory tusk on silver chain

Antique Ivory Tusk on Silver Chain Necklace

Large antique ivory tusk on silver chain

Vintage ivory bead necklace

Ivory Bead Vintage Necklace

Vintage ivory bead necklace

An ivory pendant necklace, comprising polished ivory beads and…

Antique Ivory Pendant Necklace

An ivory pendant necklace, comprising polished ivory beads and fancy silver gilt filigree beads, with feature netsuke ivory pendant, total length 500 mm. Condition: excellent patina and shows significant age of ivory. Ivory beads are over one hundred…

Vintage1920-30s graduated ivory bead necklace with carved beads…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace with Carved Beads

Vintage1920-30s graduated ivory bead necklace with carved beads interspersed with plain beads, length approx 90 cm

Onyx and ivory matinee length necklace

Matinee Onyx Ivory Necklace

Onyx and ivory matinee length necklace

A Boars tusk necklace and ivory bangle, 4 section necklace with…

Boar Tusk Necklace and Ivory Bangle Set

A Boars tusk necklace and ivory bangle, 4 section necklace with metal caps and a broken bangle

Carved bone necklace, together with an elephant pendant and an…

Bone and Ivory Animal Pendant Necklace

Carved bone necklace, together with an elephant pendant and an ivory frog

Facetted onyx and ivory necklace, (ivory from 1920s)

Onyx and Ivory Necklace, Vintage 1920s

Facetted onyx and ivory necklace, (ivory from 1920s)

Vintage bone necklace along with an ivory pendant

Ivory Pendant on Vintage Bone Necklace

Vintage bone necklace along with an ivory pendant

Alaskan ivory necklace 2000 yr old walrus

2000-Year-Old Walrus Ivory Necklace from Alaska

Alaskan ivory necklace 2000 yr old walrus

An ivory necklace, 6 11.8 mm round graduated beads to tusk…

Graduated Ivory Necklace with Tusk Centrepiece

An ivory necklace, 6 11.8 mm round graduated beads to tusk shaped centrepiece.

Long graduated 'Dinosaur' design necklace, simulating ivory

Graduated Dinosaur Ivory Necklace Design

Long graduated 'Dinosaur' design necklace, simulating ivory

Good vintage 1930s ivory necklace, with large centre bead and…

1930s Ivory Graduated Bead Necklace with Large Centre Bead

Good vintage 1930s ivory necklace, with large centre bead and graduating size beads to the screw clasp

Vintage ivory necklace

Antique Ivory Necklace

Vintage ivory necklace

Graduated Baltic cherry amber bead necklace, interspersed with…

Cherry Amber & Ivory Matinee Necklace

Graduated Baltic cherry amber bead necklace, interspersed with vintage ivory beads, matinee length

Ivory bead necklace

Chic Ivory Bead Necklace

Ivory bead necklace

A graduated ivory bead necklace; 6.6 - 11 mm round to off…

Graduated Ivory Bead Necklace - 116cm Length

A graduated ivory bead necklace; 6.6 - 11 mm round to off rounds beads. Length 116 cm.

A pearl and scrimshaw pendant necklace; 4 mm round cultured…

Scrimshaw Pearl Pendant Necklace

A pearl and scrimshaw pendant necklace; 4 mm round cultured pearls with central ivory plaque pendant set in metal.

1950s ivory necklace with multi-strand coin beads

Multi-Strand Ivory Coin Bead Necklace (9 words)

1950s ivory necklace with multi-strand coin beads

Strand of Ivory beads length 24 cm approx

Ivory Bead Strand - 24cm

Strand of Ivory beads length 24 cm approx

1920s long graduated ivory bead necklace

Long Ivory Bead Necklace from the 1920s

1920s long graduated ivory bead necklace

1920s oval ivory necklace, 10ct gold parrot clasp

Oval Ivory Necklace with 10ct Gold Parrot Clasp - 1920s

1920s oval ivory necklace, 10ct gold parrot clasp

A carved ivory religious necklace

Ivory religious necklace with intricate carvings

A carved ivory religious necklace

A strand of ivory beads together with a pair of ivory ball…

Ivory Bead Necklace and Ball Earrings Set

A strand of ivory beads together with a pair of ivory ball earrings

A strand of ivory beads length 45 cm

Ivory Bead Strand - 45cm Length

A strand of ivory beads length 45 cm

Vintage 1960s carved Ivory beads and bone necklace, clasp needs…

1960s Ivory and Bone Necklace, Clasp Needs Fixing

Vintage 1960s carved Ivory beads and bone necklace, clasp needs fiixing

A carved ivory bead necklace, Graduating 17 mm to 9 mm carved…

Carved Ivory Bead Necklace - 40cm Length

A carved ivory bead necklace, Graduating 17 mm to 9 mm carved ivory beads. Length 40 cm