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Posted 7 years ago

Hel1
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I bought this necklace last week in a thrift shop. Is this Ivory or bone?

I can not recognize it. (There is a necklace with the same shape beads for sale on a local website as Ivory)

Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

Efesgirl, 7 years ago
The darker areas say "Bone" to me, but.....!!
kyratango, 7 years ago
I vote ivory, I see lines and smooth yellowing, no evidence of blood vessels marks
:-)
Really pretty necklace, with quality carvind!
kyratango, 7 years ago
Here are two links helping in identification of ivory: ;-D

https://www.realorrepro.com/article/Ivory-genuine-fake--confusing

http://www.asianartmall.com/bone-ivory.htm
cameosleuth, 7 years ago
I'm on board with ivory. Color & growth lines are consistent. These are not beads, but does let you see carved ivory, how it ages & some let you see the growth lines.
https://www.pinterest.com/cameotimescom/ivory-cameos-reliefs/

The sites kyratango sent links are among my bookmarks too, especially the Real or Repro article.

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