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Tortoise Shell and Horn Information
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Tortoise Shell |
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
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The tortoise shell jewelry below
show the rich browns colors to almost clear color on the cats
tail. |
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Horn
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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. |
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Tortoise Shell and Horn Information
comes from jewelry experts Linda and Perry, as well as from our
frequent visitors. If you'd like to add anything to this page,
or have us add a topic of interest for you, email us a
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