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Ivory Beads, Pendants, & Jewelry
All of the beads, pendants, and jewelry on this page are Genuine Elephant Ivory.
These items were bought from antique dealers and collectors in the United States and come from supplies that were imported over 60 years ago.
It is difficult to find these high quality ivory beads in excellent unused condition, most of these beads are available in limited numbers
so get them while you can! Please note: US law does not allow us to ship ivory out of the country.
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Smooth Ivory Rounds |
Carved Roses |
Ivory Lentil Beads |
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These are vintage white ivory rounds with visible cross hatching. Beautiful beads in mint,
unused condition with great polish. Very popular for making rosaries.
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Antique ivory beads that have back-to-back roses
intricately hand carved on them. They are side-drilled so that the roses show up well when they are strung. They are very white and have a nice polish, they are excellent quality beads. Carved in Hong Kong in the 1960's.
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These are vintage white ivory lentil beads. The beads are flat disks that have been expertly drilled and cut to fit perfectly together. They overlap each other when strung. They are in mint-unused condition. Sold in packages of 6 beads.
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Ivory Fluted Round Beads |
Ivory Fluted Round Beads |
Carved Roses- Half Drilled |
Elephant ivory beads that are fluted rounds in mint, unused condition. This shape is sometimes called melons. Very white and highly polished beads that are excellent quality. Circa 1960's and carved in Hong Kong.
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Elephant ivory beads that are deeply carved and have more ridges than the beads on the left. They are the highest quality and are a lovely white color. The beads are in mint, unused condition. Circa 1960's and carved in Hong Kong.
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Antique ivory beads that have back-to-back roses intricately hand carved on them. They are half drilled, for use on earrings, pendants, brooches etc... These are classic beauties.
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| Carved Ivory Pendants |
Ivory & Gold Oval Beads |
Carved African Ivory Head Pendant |
Antique ivory pendants that were hand carved, still in their original packaging. They are labeled EBCO - superior quality. A pair would make some stunning earrings.
Length: 25mm
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Large ivory oval beads that are have 14 KT gold wire in the carved ridges. They are really lovely and the gold highlights the fluted ridges. Sure to add the look of elegance to your jewelry. In mint, unused condition.
Sizes: 18 & 24mm
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Lovely genuine elephant ivory pendant that is carved with a native African woman's profile. The pendant has mellowed to a lovely soft yellow patina. There is nice cross hatching and graining visible. It has a maroon cord running through the top holes with two ivory beads tied on it. The back has been signed From: Col. Adjukula Biafra Army, Hdgtg. This would indicate the piece came from around Nigeria. Click here to see the back.
Size: 1½ x 2½ inches
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| Ivory Flower Cabochons |
Flat Back Roses |
Ivory & Gold Heart Earrings |
Carved Ivory sunflowers with a pale yellow center. The petals delicately curve and curl up realistically. They are flat on the back with a small hole. Great for earrings, attaching to pendants or embellishing just about anything. Mint condition
Size: 11mm
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These elegant roses are beautifully carved and are flat on the back. Great for pendants, pins or earrings. Use your imagination and they can embellish many items, just use a few drops of jewelers glue to attach them. Sold by the pair.
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Vintage elephant ivory and gold heart earrings. The hearts are covered in 14kt gold threads that highlight the carved ridges on the hearts. They are still on their original earring cards. 14Kt gold pierced earring posts - Mint unused condition.
Size: ¾ inches
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| Ivory Screw Back Earrings |
Ivory Button Earrings |
Victorian Ivory Horse Brooch |

Fabulous deeply carved elephant ivory screw back earrings. There are large carved ivory ovals dangling on short chains below the posts. The screw back posts are unmarked. See another view. Circa 1930's, and in excellent condition
Size: 1½ inches
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Beautiful Elephant Ivory Button Earrings. They have a nice carved design and the ivory is very pretty and white with no signs of age. They look as if they were never worn. They have gold tone clip on backs. See the backs. Circa 1950's
Size: 1 inch
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Horseshoes and good luck symbols were popular during the Victorian Era. This antique pin is a beautifully carved example in elephant ivory. There is a handsome horse looking through a horseshoe that is decorated with flowers. Click here to see the back. Circa 1890's - Excellent condition - Unmarked
Size: 1½ x 1½ inches
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| Von Musulin Ivory & Wood Necklace |
Vintage Pikake Ivory Necklace |
Ivory Floral Brooch
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This is a gorgeous necklace designed by the world famous jeweler, Patricia Von Musulin. Her pieces are known to be stylish and graceful, and they always have a sculptural quality to them. This necklace is constructed of four strands of round elephant ivory beads with a carved exotic wood center panel. The ivory beads are 8mm and 15mm round beads that are smooth and polished. The necklace is finished with a matching wood clasp that is Von Musulin's signature key design. The carved wood pendant is 2 x 2 1/2 inches.
The necklace is signed (carved) Von Musulin on the back of the wood pendant. We are offering the necklace for a price that is much lower than the original. It is a wonderful opportunity to own one of Patricia's rare and important collectible necklaces. See some other views 1, 2, 3 ,4 , 5
Length: 17 inches
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Beautiful elephant ivory beads carved into delicate pikake flower beads. The beads are 10mm and were hand carved in Hawaii. The beads have been worn and have mellowed slightly
to an off white color. That is a natural occurrence with genuine elephant ivory beads as they age. These beads were imported before the ivory ban. One of the flowers is actually a clasp and unscrews, which is typical of the older pikake necklaces. See other views A, B, C, Circa 1960's
Length: 17 inches
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Lovely genuine elephant ivory floral pin or brooch. It has a marvelous shine and polish to the ivory. It looks very elegant and is in excellent condition. It has a gold tone pin back. Click here to see the back. Circa 1960's - Excellent condition
Size: 1¼ x 2 inches
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| Ox Pendant |
Ivory Screw Clasps |
Ivory Oriental Earrings |
This hand-carved pendant of an ox will add lots of character and beauty to your necklace. It was carved from genuine elephant ivory in the 1950's. The bail is silver tone and is glued on, it can easily be removed to use this as a little standing figurine. See other views- A, B
Size: 28mm - 1¼ inches
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These are beautiful cream colored vintage elephant ivory screw clasps. Each barrel clasp was hand made and they thread together tightly. They are tapered and nicely polished. These clasps are the perfect closure for your ivory necklaces. We have a nice selection of sizes available.
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Fabulous elephant ivory earrings in an oriental motif. There are flower posts at the top and a large oriental carving is dangling on a short chain below. The cross graining is highly visible and the carving is wonderful. The screw back posts appear to be stainless steel- Circa 1940's in Excellent condition
Size: 2¼ inches
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| Vintage Ivory Necklace |
Victorian Ivory Floral Brooch |
Victorian Ivory Brooch |

Carved elephant ivory necklace with a gold filled clasp. It has lovely graduated round beads that were hand carved and have a nice patina and polish. The beads range from 8mm all the way to a huge 20mm bead in the center. The beads have been worn and have mellowed slightly to a off white color. That is a natural occurrence with genuine elephant ivory beads as they age. These beads were imported before the ivory ban. See another view. See a close up. Circa 1960's
Length: 19 ¼ inches
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Beautifully carved elephant ivory brooch from the Victorian Period. It has a lovely cut out and intricate floral design. It has a silver C- clasp on the back. Click here to see the back. Circa 1890's - Excellent condition - Unmarked
Size: 1¼ x 1¾ inches
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Beautifully carved elephant ivory pin from the Victorian Period. It has a very intricate and delicate floral design. The carving is excellent and done in high relief. The ivory carving is set in a sterling silver frame with a C clasp pin back. Even the back is beautiful because it has lovely silver scroll work. Click here to see the back. Circa 1890's - Excellent condition - Unmarked but tested as sterling
Size: ¾ x 1¾ inches
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