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« on: October 10, 2011, 06:35:35 pm » |
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A "gemstone" some of you all may not be too familiar with is Elk Ivory. I live in the shadow of the largest elk herd in the world, so I have a bit of demand for Elk ivory - I created a couple of pendants today, and thought I would share with the forum. The one with the coral is from an old stash of natural red 4 mm round cabs. I maybe should have used sawtooth bezel wire as those small cabs were a B to set with straight bezel wire. Critical or honest comments are always welcome. These bails are center back so the pendant hangs on top of the chain or cord - I am finding this look to be popular and selling well as it differs from the traditional top bail.
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skystone
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2011, 07:50:53 pm » |
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Look great to me. The ivory's from the teeth? Not the antlers right? I can see where those bezels for that small a cabs would be a booger. Yeah you're right serated would probably be a better/ easier choice next time. The antiquing for the background really brings out the ivory & cabs.
Mike
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hulagrub
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2011, 08:02:37 pm » |
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Gerard, these are really cool!  |
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Steve
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« Reply #3 on: October 10, 2011, 08:12:40 pm » |
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Those are pretty kool.....I like both designs, they are great.................... Somewhere in my stash of stuff I've got about a half-dozen of these teeth that I'll break out and work with someday....... |
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mirkaba
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« Reply #4 on: October 10, 2011, 10:48:20 pm » |
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Nice work!! The second Ivory is a beauty............Nice coloring.
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Bob
Gathering dust in Montana.
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tetonartgallery
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« Reply #5 on: October 10, 2011, 11:36:50 pm » |
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Mike,
Every elk has two ivory tusks, like a walrus or elephant, 'cept smaller. They are not teeth per se, but are found in the upper jaw forward of the teeth, and are actually ivory.
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christopherl1234
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« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2011, 11:40:21 pm » |
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Those are really nice. I dig that texture on the second one.
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Taogem
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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2011, 12:57:28 am » |
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Simply beautiful .. Your silversmithing designs really match the ivory extra well..
Beautiful !
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DonniesTreasures
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« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2011, 05:36:29 am » |
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Very nice! I love the antiqued background, it really sets it off nicely. While I like both of them, I really like the texturing on second one! That would also look nice as a ring but probably on a smaller scale though! |
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Rockoteer
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« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2011, 05:42:12 am » |
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These must be quite rare aren't they? Its not like you find them laying around? Follow the hunting parties perhaps? ???
TOG
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-Gary
Of all the things I've lost..I miss my mind the most.
Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're probably right.
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MrsWTownsend
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« Reply #10 on: October 11, 2011, 01:48:22 pm » |
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That is exceptional work I think. I never would have considered elk ivory~ who knew? lol It's pretty, that's for sure!
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tetonartgallery
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« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2011, 02:27:34 pm » |
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Rockoteer You asked about rarity. We have a local herd of over 5,000 elk here in Jackson, Here is a link to the National Elk Refuge http://www.fws.gov/nationalelkrefuge/but they have to die to harvest their ivories. I haven't hunted in 20 years, and could never gather enough by myself to meet demand so most are sourced from hunters all over the state, but sometimes I will buy from neighboring states of Idaho, Montana, Colorado, and Uta. |
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mirkaba
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« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2011, 04:32:28 pm » |
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I found a nice set on a winterkill bull this spring. Double score....A 5 point rack and a set of ivories!
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Bob
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socalagatehound
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« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2011, 04:41:50 pm » |
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Very nice! These have a very unique look....almost estate jewelry from the old west...just my thought...
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39don
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« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 07:39:02 am » |
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Results for both are excellent. The mid back bail adds attention...... Don |
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