This hand carved mammoth ivory pendant is a fine example of the curling spiral setting that is often featured in our work.
Zealandia jewelry is known for its spiral sterling silver details. This carved ivory pendant is a fine example of the curling spiral settings that are often featured in our work. The spiral design can be found throughout many of the collections, creating many opportunities for complementary jewelry sets.
We selected fossilized mammoth ivory as the center for this garnet silver necklace, cradling it with a garnet accent and sterling silver tendrils. Fossilized mammoth ivory is an ancient ivory that has lain for centuries in the earth. After it is uncovered, this ancient ivory is hand carved and worked into jewelry, artisanal crafts, or other art objects.
Ancient ivory is a prized and wonderful material that makes this heart inspired mammoth ivory necklace all the more special. It is a gift of nature and of the earth. Mammoth ivory tusk features in many Zealandia designs from heart inspired pieces to jewelry that encapsulates a culture or a snapshot in nature.