Elk ivory?

[Norwestalta]

Looking for ideas on what to do with elk ivories.
What do you guys do with yours?

[tigrr]

Are you talking about their teeth?

[Norwestalta]

Are you talking about their teeth?

Their 2 tusks or whatever you want to call them.

[ACE]

The ivory from younger bulls looks better imo.
Jeweler friend made the silver clasps that let the ivory lay flat for a single pendent.
Ivory from my 7x7 is smaller and stained almost to an orange colour. Not as nice imo.
Pendent made for a woman.

[bonez10]

This is what I had done with mine !
Shhhh don't tell the wife yet !
I can pass along contact info if needed

[sillybear]

I would be interested in that info as well bonez.
thanks

[high and to the right]

I have several ivory teeth somewhere in a jar somewhere in the garage. Never did get around to doing anything with them but I had good intentions when I saw pictures of what others did. Better do something when you get them or you'll be like me wondering where you put them.

[Norwestalta]

Bonez those look beautiful. Where did you get that done?

High and to the right, I know what you mean. I've had a few come and go that I don't usually take them anymore.

[Imdone]

I've done a few of mine but have passed them as gifts.
Ear rings, necklace pendants, rings or saw a few bolo ties too that looked pretty cool.

[tom]

https://i.imgur.com/zD4mTYx.jpg

Embedded on the head of a walking stick.

Tom

[Ubertuber]

That's pretty cool Tom, I like it.
I keep mine in a jar on a shelf as well. I carried one in my pocket or pack as good luck, but I tended to have bad luck when I did that, so back into the jar it went.

[bonez10]

https://www.instagram.com/thebackcountryjeweler/?hl=en

here is a link to her page. I'm told that is the best way to get a hold of her

[Norwestalta]

https://www.instagram.com/thebackcountryjeweler/?hl=en

here is a link to her page. I'm told that is the best way to get a hold of her

Thank you. I'll have a look and see if I can find the ones I haven't lost or gave away.

[Bugle M In]

Where do you live?
There are some companies that do specialize in making jewelry for elk ivory.
They will have molds or rings, pendants, earrings etc.
If need be, they will just reshape the tooth to a degree to fit a model they have in production.
Generally those that have models/molds can produce a piece for cheaper, but it wont be original.
But there are independent goldsmiths that can produce you a one of a kind piece.
Bu remember, not all goldsmiths are created equally.
Some are extremely talented, and others are basically plumbers.
Also, gold isnt cheap these days.
And I worked with probably the best in Western Canada.
Their time isnt cheap either.

[Norwestalta]

Where do you live?
There are some companies that do specialize in making jewelry for elk ivory.
They will have molds or rings, pendants, earrings etc.
If need be, they will just reshape the tooth to a degree to fit a model they have in production.
Generally those that have models/molds can produce a piece for cheaper, but it wont be original.
But there are independent goldsmiths that can produce you a one of a kind piece.
Bu remember, not all goldsmiths are created equally.
Some are extremely talented, and others are basically plumbers.
Also, gold isnt cheap these days.
And I worked with probably the best in Western Canada.
Their time isnt cheap either.

I'm in the grande prairie area.

[Bugle M In]

I'm in the grande prairie area.
Alberta!??

Umm, only know of folks here in Vancouver.
However, we did do work for a company in Lethbridge, called Fosters.
Not sure if they have an on sight goldsmith?
And again, the guys I know are some of the best around.
They arent cheap, and gold costs are extremely high right now.
But you will get the best work that is possible, and "original".
The companies in the USA are probably going to be cheaper, as they will have models of pieces they can produce, thus lowering
labor costs.
Wont be original however.
And i can not comment on quality, as i would need to see it in person.
So much enhancement thru photos and even computer generations now.
So, quality can be deceptive.

Aurelia Jewels in North Vancouver is one of the best around.
Ask for Ralph.

[MOUNTAIN MICKEY]

I have donated a few sets to 3 different couples. They all had "jewelry" made in Mexico while on Snowbird vacations.

[REMINGTON JIM]

https://i.imgur.com/zD4mTYx.jpg

Embedded on the head of a walking stick.

Tom

Kool Tom ;) RJ