Prehistoric Mastodon Mammoth Ivory Carved Jewelry

The ivory used in this jewelry is from the tusks of the extinct wooly mammoth or mastodon. Known to have lived in the Yukon more than ten thousand years ago, both were elephant-like mammals with shaggy fur and tusks growing up to 16 feet in length.

Prehistoric tusks were first found during the Klondike Gold Rush in 1898. Placer miners continue to unearth this ancient ivory buried in permafrost in present-day gold mining operations near Dawson City.

Prehistoric ivory can contain brown mineral stains called "Vivianite." These natural flaws add special interest to certain pieces.

Prehistoric ivory is acknowledged as being environmentally friendly and is recommended for export by both the Yukon Territorial and Canadian Governments. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) does not consider ancient ivory "illegal" and it may be readily imported by other countries around the world.

Each piece of jewelry is delicately hand carved from prehistoric wooly mammoth and/or mastodon ivory and enhanced with polished 14 K gold and/or natural gold nuggets. This hand carved jewelry is then carefully polished to reveal the special luster that is characteristic of naturally finished ivory.