Tortoise Shell and Horn Jewelry Information

         Tortoise Shell Information

Thank you for visiting us. Linda & I (Perry) have been collecting Tortoise Shell jewelry for years. We focus on condition and quality as our underlying rule for making our purchases as an investment for us and our customers. We have many wonderful pieces of Tortoise Shell jewelry.  All of our pieces are unique, hand-crafted and some are beautifully carved.

Tortoise Shell is from the shell of the hawksbill turtle and has been used as a jewelry material since ancient times.  The finest color is usually considered to be translucent golden yellow with brown markings.  However, the color can range from deep mottled brown to unmarked orange yellow.  It is always partially translucent.   Victorians were very fond of tortoise shell and used it enthusiastically.  Today the tortoise is an “endangered species”.

          Horn Information

Horn is the fibrous, pointed growth on the heads of some animals which, being tough, light and easily worked has been used for centuries in various forms for ornamental wear.  The ox-horn, ranging from white to dark brown has been used for buckles, brooches, etc. During the Art Nouveau period it was used to make decorative combs, hair ornaments and Tiaras.

Thank you for visiting Perlin Jewels our Tortoise Shell and Horn Jewelry Information. We specialize in quality cameos. We focus on condition and quality as our underlying rule for making our purchases as an investment for us and our customers. Many of these pieces are beautiful works of art that have been hand carved by master craftsmen they make wonderful heirlooms for future generations.

 Good Luck to you in your search for finding that special piece for you or a loved one.

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