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Bone Ivory Lamp with Unique Elephant Design $138.6 This adorable lamp features a carved elephant in a bone ivory finish, silver metal leaves with black dry brushing, and an aged black granite base. The silken textile shade is rectangular pleat with clipped corners.

Carved Wood Elephant Decor(Pack of 1) $47.49 CARVED WOOD ELEPHANT DECOR

Hathi Elephant Table Lamp $175 - Features a carved elephant in a bone ivory finish, silver metal leaves with black dry brushing, and an aged black granite base. – Topped with a rectangular pleat shade with clipped corners made of silken champagne textile.

Rambagh Palace Hand Carved Bone Jewelry Chest $1073 Rambagh Palace Hand Carved Bone Jewelry Chest

Elephant Bookends $245 Truly an ornamental home accessory these elephant bookends are made with hand carved mahogany.

Pair of Hand-Carved Elephant Bookends $67 Ideal accents for your bookshelf, desk or sofa table, this exquisite pair of hand-carved elephant book-ends will add personality and Eastern exoticism to your book collection. Hand carved with exceptional attention to detail to ensure individual design, each book-end features an Asian elephant standing on its hind legs while proudly raising its trunk in the air. Colorfully hand-painted faux books comprise the sturdy base and supportive sides. This eye-catching pair of elephant book-ends will look great in any home or office. Their intricate detail is a testament to the artisan’s expert craftsmanship. These are handcrafted by AsiaEXP artisans in the village of Baan Thawai in the Golden Triangle region of Northern Thailand. Each measures 7 inches high x 6 inches long x 3. 5 inches wide. Experience the world from the comfort of home when you shop with AsiaEXP, bringing you a wide range of handmade creations from a variety of world cultures. Product from AsiaEXP help to sustain local artisans and longstanding creative traditions of Asia. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce slight variations from piece to piece in color, form, and sizing, adding to the unique quality of individual items. All measurements are approximate.

Articulated Large Hand Carved Bone Crab Sculpture $602 -From The Tozai Home Bone Art Collection -Articulated Large Bone Crab Sculpture – Hand Carved Bone

Hand Carved Elephant Genuine Stone Pendant – assor(Pack of 1) $5.95 Hand carved genuine stone Elephant charm pendants in assorted stones. The stones are in a variety of colors as shown in the picture. There can be a slight variation between each Elephant since the Elephant are hand made. The length of pendant is about 3/4

20mm Hand Carved SKULL Bone Saddle Plug $14.99 20mm Hand Carved SKULL Bone Saddle Plug 20mm Saddle Plug. Creative Detail is showcased on this Skull Plug. Hand Carved Bone Saddle Plug. Specifications: 20mm, Hand Carved Bone, Item Sold Individually Saddle Plug Body Jewelry

24mm Hand Carved SKULL Bone Saddle Plug $15.99 24mm Hand Carved SKULL Bone Saddle Plug 24mm Saddle Plug. Creative Detail is showcased on this Skull Plug. Hand Carved Bone Saddle Plug. Specifications: 24mm, Hand Carved Bone, Item Sold Individually Saddle Plug Body Jewelry

Carved Bone One-Light Table Lamp with Eggnog Silk Shade $527 Carved Bone One-Light Table Lamp with Eggnog Silk Shade

Carved Bone One-Light Table Lamp with Taupe Lattice Shade $635 Carved Bone One-Light Table Lamp with Taupe Lattice Shade

Bone Carved Sun Adjustable Leather Necklace $12.99 Bone Carved Sun Adjustable Leather Necklace Let your style outshine the rest in this striking adjustable leather necklace. Features a 16 inch leather necklace with a two inch chain extension and bone carved sun pendant. Specifications: Approximately 16 Inch Finished Leather Necklace with 2 Inch Extender, Lobster Claw Closure

Bone 4GB Elephant USB Flash Drive – Blue $19.99 Elephants don’t just belong in the circus- Be the master of your own ring with this 4GB USB Flash Drive by Bone. It is not only unique, funky and fun, it’s extremely practical and convenient. Because the Bone Elephant casing is made in just one piece, you never have to worry about losing the USB protector cap – extending the life of your USB drive by protecting the internal core of the USB flash drive and avoiding the dirt. The entire silicone Elephant casing can also be removed from your USB Flash Drive and cleaned with water. The Bone 4GB Elephant USB Flash Drive is made from 100% biodegradable materials, and supports USB 2.0, and is equally compatible with USB 1.1. An LED indication light for data access means you can see when your device is working. Compatible with Windows: 98/98SE, Me/2000/XP, VISTA, 7 Mac: OS 9.0/ 10.0 or later UPC: 779535012078 Manufacturer’s Part Number: DR09011-4B

Handmade Bone Button-Natural – Oval Carved 2/Pkg(Pack of 1) $9.68 Handmade Bone Button-Natural – Oval Carved 2/Pkg. VISION IMPORTS-It’s All Natural! Handmade Bone Buttons. Natural handcrafted buttons made of horn; bone; wood or coconut. Embellish clothing; purses or use in any craft project where a beautiful focal but

Handmade Bone Buttons-Carved Circle Designs 8/Pkg(Pack of 1) $12.15 Handmade Bone Buttons-Carved Circle Designs 8/Pkg. Natural handcrafted buttons made of horn bone wood and coconut. Embellish clothing purses or use in any craft project where a beautiful bright colored focal button is needed. Buttons come in assorted siz

Carved Handle Magnifier – Twos Company $30 Carved Handle Magnifier – Twos Company In Sight™ Hand Carved Handle Magnifier (3x magnification) in assorted 3 Handle Colors/Designs: Black (top), Bone (middle), Beige (bottom) Material: Brass / Silver / Bone Size: 3″ x 8.25″ L Two’s Company is known for their wonderful sense of style, irresistible products, incredible showrooms and fantastic catalogs. Their signature style defines their company every single day, and they pride themselves on making heads turn everywhere. Click here to view all of our fabulous Two’s Company products.

THE BONE $7 THE BONE

Carved Bone Triquetra Black T-Shirt Christian Dark T-Shirt by CafePress $26 You’ll be charmed by this triquetra with the look of carved bone. The triquetra is an ancient Celtic symbol that has been transformed to represent the Holy Trinity. Black t-shirt. Christian Dark T-Shirt Tee, TShirt, Shirt Don’t waste time deciding on which shirt to put on each morning. This dark shirt t-shirt will never go out of style and hides stains better too. This high-quality t-shirt is pre-shrunk and 100% cotton, which makes it both comfortable and durable.

Elephant Massager $6.9 Elephant Massager

Provette Carved Photo Frame Set by Two’s Company® $126.99 The Provette Carved Photo Frame Set by Two’s Company® makes a great housewarming or bridal shower gift. This set of four hand carved frames includes: Three 4″ x 6″ and one 5″ x 7″ Frame. The frames are made from Water Buffalo Bone and are sure to hold your memories for years to come! Features: • Material: Water Buffalo Bone • Set of 4 Frames • Hand Carved • Includes: Three 4″ x 6″ and One 5″ x 7″ Size: Frame 1: 7 1/2″tall x 5 1/2″wide Frame 2: 8″tall x 6″wide Frame 3: 8 1/2″tall x 6 1/2″wide Frame 4: 8 3/4″tall x 6 3/4″wide

Elephant Twins Wood Accent Table $224 Elephant heads stand back to back, their long trunks curving gracefully to form the base of a circular table. By Frank Obiri-Ntow, the superbly carved accent table represents the elephant�s strength. Applications of white clay add contrast and texture. -About the Artist: Ghanaian artist Frank Obiri-Ntow has exhibited his work in the United States and in Germany. “I used to assist the late Mr. Agya Osei at his workshop and I used to ask him so many questions! His answer was always the same, �Just learn, this is a good skill to have. I now have apprentices under my care. I think I have a sense of intuition with this art, and whenever it comes, I take advantage of it and put it to work.� -The Frank Obiri-Ntow Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geographic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Frank Obiri-Ntow in Ghana. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. – Sese wood -Hand crafted Artisan quality

Carved $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever.

no.5 Elephant $20.97 Glass Decor – no.5 Elephant;

no.TA8 Elephant $16.76 Window Picture – no.TA8 Elephant;

No.TA8 Elephant $20.97 Wall Mural – No.TA8 Elephant;

no.3 elephant $16.76 Window Picture – no.3 elephant;

Handmade Horn Button-Natural – Round Carved(Pack of 1) $10.88 Handmade Horn Button-Natural – Round Carved. VISION IMPORTS-It’s All Natural! Natural handcrafted buttons made of horn; bone; wood or coconut. Embellish clothing; purses or use in any craft project where a beautiful focal button is needed. Buttons come

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White Pearl Ceramic Elephant Statue $62 -Ceramic Elephant

Elephant $19.95 “By The White Stripes. For guitar and voice. Play It Like It Is (Authentic note-for-note transcriptions). Rock and Progressive Rock. Difficulty: medium. Guitar tablature songbook. Vocal melody, lyrics, harmony part, standard guitar notation, guitar tablature, guitar notation legend, chord names and guitar chord diagrams. 95 pages. Published by Cherry Lane Music”

The Elephant $4.99 We believe it is important to preserve what makes music special, and make it easy to craft listening experiences. At MOG, browse millions songs and play them instantly. Or just turn on radio where you can stop and replay songs. You can also create playlists for any occasion, and even download songs to your mobile. We are dedicated to employing the cleanest but most powerful technology so you can enjoy music as much as ever.

The Loar LM-220 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst $379.99 The Loar’s new hand carved A model mandolin was developed using classic tried-and-true design techniques. With hand-shaped X-bracing and stripped down appointments, the LM-220 gives players the sound they’ve come to expect from The Loar at an unprecedented price point.The Loar LM-220 mandolin is assembled with a solid carved spruce top and solid maple back and sides. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded V-profile to fit in the hand perfectly. For players who prefer a more streamlined look, the LM-220 has a single layer of ivoroid binding. High-quality Grover tuners, nickel hardware and an extremely thin polyurethane lacquer finish all combine to make this professional-quality instrument an amazing value and a first for the professional mandolin market.Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Fully Graduated SpruceBack & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved, Fully Graduated Maple Back, Solid Maple sidesNeck: Maple with Rounded V-ProfileFretboard: Bound RosewoodHeadstock Inlay: M.O.P. LogoFinish Type: GlossFinish Options: Vintage SunburstTuning Machines: GroverScale Length: 13-29/32″Truss Rod: AdjustableFrets: 29Binding: IvoryBridge: Compensated Adjustable EbonyUpper Bout: 6-3/4″Lower Bout: 10″Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8″Depth: 2-1/2″Body Length: 12-3/4″Total Length: 27-1/4″

The Loar LM-300 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst $426.29 The Loar’s hand-carved and hand-graduated A-model mandolin (LM-300-VS) was developed using classic tried-and-true design techniques. With hand-shaped x-bracing and stripped down appointments, the LM-300 gives players the sound they’ve come to expect from The Loar at an unprecedented price point.The Loar LM-300 mandolin is assembled with a solid carved spruce top and solid maple back and sides. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded v-profile to fit in the hand perfectly. For players who prefer a more streamlined look, the LM-300 has a single layer of ivoroid binding. High-quality Grover tuners, nickel hardware and an extremely thin polyurethane lacquer finish all combine to make this professional-quality instrument an amazing value and a first for the professional mandolin market.Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated SpruceBack & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated Flamed Maple Back, Solid Flamed Maple sidesNeck: One-Piece Flamed Maple with Rounded V-ProfileFretboard: Bound Rosewood with Ivory BindingHeadstock Inlay: Loar Fern Abalone/M.O.P.Finish Type: Hand-buffed NitrocelluloseFinish Options: Vintage SunburstTuning Machines: Deluxe Nickel-PlatedScale Length: 13-29/32″Truss Rod: AdjustableFrets: 29Binding: IvoryBridge: Compensated EbonyUpper Bout: 6-3/4″Lower Bout: 10″Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8″Depth: 2-1/2″Body Length: 12-3/4″Total Length: 27-1/4″

The Loar Lm-220 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst $379.99 The Loar’s new hand carved A model mandolin was developed using classic tried-and-true design techniques. With hand-shaped X-bracing and stripped down appointments, the LM-220 gives players the sound they’ve come to expect from The Loar at an unprecedented price point.The Loar LM-220 mandolin is assembled with a solid carved spruce top and solid maple back and sides. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded V-profile to fit in the hand perfectly. For players who prefer a more streamlined look, the LM-220 has a single layer of ivoroid binding. High-quality Grover tuners, nickel hardware and an extremely thin polyurethane lacquer finish all combine to make this professional-quality instrument an amazing value and a first for the professional mandolin market.Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Fully Graduated SpruceBack & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved, Fully Graduated Maple Back, Solid Maple sidesNeck: Maple with Rounded V-ProfileFretboard: Bound RosewoodHeadstock Inlay: M.O.P. LogoFinish Type: GlossFinish Options: Vintage SunburstTuning Machines: GroverScale Length: 13-29/32″Truss Rod: AdjustableFrets: 29Binding: IvoryBridge: Compensated Adjustable EbonyUpper Bout: 6-3/4″Lower Bout: 10″Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8″Depth: 2-1/2″Body Length: 12-3/4″Total Length: 27-1/4″

Used The Loar Lm-300 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst $426.29 The Loar’s hand-carved and hand-graduated A-model mandolin (LM-300-VS) was developed using classic tried-and-true design techniques. With hand-shaped x-bracing and stripped down appointments, the LM-300 gives players the sound they’ve come to expect from The Loar at an unprecedented price point.The Loar LM-300 mandolin is assembled with a solid carved spruce top and solid maple back and sides. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded v-profile to fit in the hand perfectly. For players who prefer a more streamlined look, the LM-300 has a single layer of ivoroid binding. High-quality Grover tuners, nickel hardware and an extremely thin polyurethane lacquer finish all combine to make this professional-quality instrument an amazing value and a first for the professional mandolin market.Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated SpruceBack & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated Flamed Maple Back, Solid Flamed Maple sidesNeck: One-Piece Flamed Maple with Rounded V-ProfileFretboard: Bound Rosewood with Ivory BindingHeadstock Inlay: Loar Fern Abalone/M.O.P.Finish Type: Hand-buffed NitrocelluloseFinish Options: Vintage SunburstTuning Machines: Deluxe Nickel-PlatedScale Length: 13-29/32″Truss Rod: AdjustableFrets: 29Binding: IvoryBridge: Compensated EbonyUpper Bout: 6-3/4″Lower Bout: 10″Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8″Depth: 2-1/2″Body Length: 12-3/4″Total Length: 27-1/4″

The Loar Lm-300 Hand-Carved A-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst $489.99 The Loar’s hand-carved and hand-graduated A-model mandolin (LM-300-VS) was developed using classic tried-and-true design techniques. With hand-shaped x-bracing and stripped down appointments, the LM-300 gives players the sound they’ve come to expect from The Loar at an unprecedented price point.The Loar LM-300 mandolin is assembled with a solid carved spruce top and solid maple back and sides. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded v-profile to fit in the hand perfectly. For players who prefer a more streamlined look, the LM-300 has a single layer of ivoroid binding. High-quality Grover tuners, nickel hardware and an extremely thin polyurethane lacquer finish all combine to make this professional-quality instrument an amazing value and a first for the professional mandolin market.Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated SpruceBack & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated Flamed Maple Back, Solid Flamed Maple sidesNeck: One-Piece Flamed Maple with Rounded V-ProfileFretboard: Bound Rosewood with Ivory BindingHeadstock Inlay: Loar Fern Abalone/M.O.P.Finish Type: Hand-buffed NitrocelluloseFinish Options: Vintage SunburstTuning Machines: Deluxe Nickel-PlatedScale Length: 13-29/32″Truss Rod: AdjustableFrets: 29Binding: IvoryBridge: Compensated EbonyUpper Bout: 6-3/4″Lower Bout: 10″Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8″Depth: 2-1/2″Body Length: 12-3/4″Total Length: 27-1/4″

The Loar LM-520 Hand-Carved F-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst $499.99 The hand-carved LM-520 F-model mandolin is the response to players’ requests for a value priced mandolin with more stripped down appointments yet a similar sound to the best-selling Loar LM-600 mandolin.The 520 is carefully assembled in the same hand-carved workshop that gave birth to the LM-400 and 700, and have similar hand-carved, fully graduated spruce tops. The solid maple back of each instrument is also hand carved, and the solid maple sides complete the package. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded V profile finished with a rosewood fretboard. The compensated adjustable ebony bridge and high quality vintage-style Grover tuning machines insure that these mandolins have great intonation and stay in tune no matter how hard they are played.Perfect for players who want a high-quality, great-sounding hand-carved mandolin but don’t need all of the bells and whistles, these minimally appointed instruments deliver the high-end tone, chop and projection the music community has come to expect from The Loar.Top: Solid Hand-Carved,Fully GraduatedSpruce TopBack & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved,Fully GraduatedMaple Back,Solid Maple SidesNeck: Maple w/Rounded “V” ProfileFretboard: Bound RosewoodHeadstock Inlay: M.O.P. LogoFinish Type: GlossFinish Options: Vintage SunburstTuning Machines: Grover with Pearloid ButtonsScale Length: 13-3/4″Truss Rod: AdjustableFrets: 29Binding: IvoroidBridge: Compensated Adjustable EbonyUpper Bout: 6-3/4″Lower Bout: 10″Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8″Depth: 2-1/2″Body Length: 12-3/4″Total Length: 27-1/4″

The Loar Lm-520 Hand-Carved F-Model Acoustic Mandolin Sunburst $499.99 The hand-carved LM-520 F-model mandolin is the response to players’ requests for a value priced mandolin with more stripped down appointments yet a similar sound to the best-selling Loar LM-600 mandolin.The 520 is carefully assembled in the same hand-carved workshop that gave birth to the LM-400 and 700, and have similar hand-carved, fully graduated spruce tops. The solid maple back of each instrument is also hand carved, and the solid maple sides complete the package. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded V profile finished with a rosewood fretboard. The compensated adjustable ebony bridge and high quality vintage-style Grover tuning machines insure that these mandolins have great intonation and stay in tune no matter how hard they are played.Perfect for players who want a high-quality, great-sounding hand-carved mandolin but don’t need all of the bells and whistles, these minimally appointed instruments deliver the high-end tone, chop and projection the music community has come to expect from The Loar.Top: Solid Hand-Carved,Fully GraduatedSpruce TopBack & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved,Fully GraduatedMaple Back,Solid Maple SidesNeck: Maple w/Rounded “V” ProfileFretboard: Bound RosewoodHeadstock Inlay: M.O.P. LogoFinish Type: GlossFinish Options: Vintage SunburstTuning Machines: Grover with Pearloid ButtonsScale Length: 13-3/4″Truss Rod: AdjustableFrets: 29Binding: IvoroidBridge: Compensated Adjustable EbonyUpper Bout: 6-3/4″Lower Bout: 10″Nut, Width: Bone, 1-1/8″Depth: 2-1/2″Body Length: 12-3/4″Total Length: 27-1/4″

9/16 69 Black HORN and White BONE Orangic Plug $11.99 9/16″ 69 Black HORN and White BONE Orangic Plug 69 Organic Plug. This Black Horn Plug is also comprised of White Bone and Hand Carved. Sixty Nine Logo Plug. Add our unique body piercing jewelry at wholesale prices to your collection today!  (Item sold individually) Specifications: 9/16″ (14mm), Hand Carved Organic Horn and Bone Plug Expander Plug Body Jewelry

13/16 69 Black HORN and White BONE Orangic Plug $11.99 13/16″ 69 Black HORN and White BONE Orangic Plug 69 Organic Plug. This Black Horn Plug is also comprised of White Bone and Hand Carved. Sixty Nine Logo Plug. Add our unique body piercing jewelry at wholesale prices to your collection today!  (Item sold individually) Specifications: 13/16″ (20mm), Hand Carved Organic Horn and Bone Plug Expander Plug Body Jewelry

5/8 69 Black HORN and White BONE Orangic Plug $11.99 5/8″ 69 Black HORN and White BONE Orangic Plug 69 Organic Plug. This Black Horn Plug is also comprised of White Bone and Hand Carved. Sixty Nine Logo Plug. Add our unique body piercing jewelry at wholesale prices to your collection today!  (Item sold individually) Specifications: 5/8″ (16mm), Hand Carved Organic Horn and Bone Plug Expander Plug Body Jewelry

no.JS64 Elephant $20.97 Cuddly moments for your home with the loving elephant motif!

SQUEAKY INSTINCTS – Elephant $5.99 SQUEAKY INSTINCTS – Elephant Size:

Elephant Practice Billiard Balls $34 Elephant Practice Billiard Balls

Le Colonial Decorative Bone Genie Bottle $256.99 Part of the Thai Modern Collection, the Le Colonial Decorative Genie Bottle infuses a touch of the Orient to your home. Made of bone inlay, this accent piece looks fabulous in any room. Sold individually.The South East Asian influence is most notable in the Thai Modern Collection where intricacy in design is apparent in everything from the copper and printed fabric to the hand carved wooden pieces. This collection boasts hand carvings on wood, embossing on metal and inlays of bone and mother-of-pearl in a myriad of accessories.

WeeGoAmigo Blanket In Elephant Walk $79.95 WeeGoAmigo Blanket In Elephant Walk

Melissa And Doug Plush Elephant $59.99 Melissa And Doug Plush Elephant

Plumpeez Elephant Novelty Pillow $999999 Plumpeez Elephant Novelty Pillow

Trend Lab Patchwork Elephant $13.99 Trend Lab Patchwork Elephant

CHARMING PET-PULLEEZ ELEPHANT $6.88 CHARMING PET-PULLEEZ ELEPHANT

.PETSTAGES BIG SQUEAK ELEPHANT $7.95 .PETSTAGES BIG SQUEAK ELEPHANT

DEXTER THE ELEPHANT SMALL $3.06 DEXTER THE ELEPHANT SMALL

DEXTER THE ELEPHANT MEDIUM $5.11 DEXTER THE ELEPHANT MEDIUM

DEXTER THE ELEPHANT LG $6.68 DEXTER THE ELEPHANT LG

FLEXAFOAM ELEPHANT LRG 48 $5.29 FLEXAFOAM ELEPHANT LRG 48

FLEXAFOAM ELEPHANT SML 48 $3.18 FLEXAFOAM ELEPHANT SML 48

Plush Elephant 11.5 Lottie(Pack of 16) $20.99 Elephant plush .

Carved Pumpkin Hollow Candle $7.84 Carved Pumpkin Hollow Candle

no.10 jolly elephant $16.76 Window Picture – no.10 jolly elephant;

no.TM6 Elephant Walk $41.97 Glass Decor – no.TM6 Elephant Walk;

The Importance Of Jewelry In Our Daily Lives

Jewelry is categorized under two subdivisions, contemporary and traditional, each displaying attractive and eye catching designs. Both classic groups exhibit jewelry constituting of precious gem stones, gold, silver, other metals and natural materials.

The primary objective of wearing jewelry as pieces of ornament is to look beautiful and this trend is not confined to recent times but rather from time immemorial, as jewelry has been associated with women for their personal beautification. The origin dates back to ancient times when beads and shells were used as body ornaments, while bones, wood, elephant tusk and ornamental stones were carved and etched to produce attractive artifacts.

They had widespread usage ranging from functional utility like pinning clothes or were status symbols and adorned the person from head to toe. However, nowadays the increasing demand for jewelry pieces has made craftsmen more creative and stunning items in gold, silver, platinum and gem stones have flooded the market in variety of styles and designs. The major items include necklaces, amulets, bangles, bracelets, earrings, nose ring, anklets to name a few.

Today, the jewelry designs are not merely based on the traditional metals, rather the contemporary jewelry items reveal a gamut of materials ranging from wire, tumbled stone and other lesser known elements. They create affordable and inexpensive items which are popular with masses and are used as accessories to highlight the wearer`s appearance. The manifold functions of jewelry are widely acknowledged. It is still used as a form of currency and exhibits the affluence of the owner. The lesser known usage includes buckles, clasps, brooches or pins, as well as amulets which are mostly worn to ward off evil influences, according to ancient superstition.

From the ancient periods, the trend of amassing wealth through jewelry acquisition still continues today. This is believed to stem from the fact that this pattern of stocking of jewelry is a source of future security against economical blow down or other such unforeseen eventualities. Wedding in the Asian countries still centers around jewelry gifts and exchanges between the two parties which again reinforces the phenomenon of security considerations. In some nations, it is a renowned practice for commercial trading while in other countries, jewelry, especially ornaments of gold, symbolizes group bonding and wearing a ring connotes the marital status of people.

The purity of American or European gold is specified in karats. While the American gold jewelry has at least 10K purity, the European ornaments center around 9K purity. In the Asia, Middle East and Africa, the gold jewelry of highest purity of 22K or 24K is mostly prevalent. Other precious metals such as Platinum alloy range of jewelry are of 90% and 95% purity while silver jewelry is predominantly known to be of sterling silver.

Costume jewelry primarily constitutes of items made of enamel, natural clay, stainless steel, glass and other such similar raw materials. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets and belts, etc., made of bead are also very popular, especially with the younger generation. Necklaces and bracelets made of various sizes of beads were highly popular during the Victorian Era, however, these types of jewelry has always been in vogue in the African countries. This trend has made fresh inroads in other parts of the world as well.

Collectors` items of jewelry have been known to be produced from excellent craftsmanship of silversmiths and goldsmiths. Tiaras and rings from dazzling diamonds have captivated the market for a long time, especially within the affluent class. Precious stones, besides diamonds, such as emerald, sapphire, ruby, jade and quartz, etc., have also been used to create and design spectacular range of attractive jewelry items.

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Mahogany Wood Animal Napkin Rings – Set of Six $25.95 This set of six napkin rings is carved from African Mahogany, using simple tools. Each set includes one of each of the following animals: lion, cheetah, elephant, rhinoceros, giraffe, and zebra. Working with more than 100 individual carvers in Machakos, Kenya,Jedando Modern Handicrafts markets products primarily made of wood and bone worldwide. Carving is a tradition in Kenya with the children le…

28 Bone Ivory Carved Elephant and Tropical Palm Table Lamp with Beige Shade $174.99 Elephant Table Lamp Item #27263 Lamp features a carved elephant in a bone ivory finish, silver metal leaves with black dry brushing, and an aged black granite finish base Rectangular pleat shade features a silken textile and clipped corners Wattage: 100W UL/CUL/CSA approved Overall dimensions: 28″H Shade dimensions: 11.25″H x 14″W x 10″D at widest part Material(s): cast resin/textile/hand applied…

Hand Carved Sono Wood Double Prong Hair Pin With Organic Bone Elephant Design Inlay $27.99 Hairsticks have been in use for thousands of years, and have been found in cultures of the Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and Japanese. They can be used in an assortment of different hair styles. Simply wind the hair around the stick and pin it in place, or you can thread it through a bun or other secured hair do. It is a timeless style that boasts organic elegance. They can be used on a daily …

Curly Hair Solutions Bone Comb $14.50 Many years ago, combs were made of bone, antelope horn, and even elephant tusk. These materials were hard and smooth, and when carved and polished made beautiful combs. They were inherently anti-static and heat resistant. They would last a hairdresser a lifetime, and were a prized possession. Considerable labor went into making each comb. Once the right material was found, the overall shape of the…