Cabochons are slightly more expensive due to extra ivory thickness, but always look nicer in the findings. We have included other items in this section to go with our ivory cabochons and blanks. Walrus ivory does have a core that usually shows up on most cabs and blanks.
Mammoth ivory can be chalky which allows it to absorb ink giving it a dirty appearance.
We of course attempt to cull out the chalky ivory. Elephant ivory is the easiest ivory to work on with the least likelihood of hidden flaws. Most of our findings come with bails. Either size, gold filled or sterling silver-30 cents ea. Screw peg with two loops above coming out at angles like rabbit ears, these really look good.