"Honeycomb" Ancient Fossilized Walrus Tusk and Garnet Silver Earrings

These geometric fossilized walrus tusk honeycomb earrings are reminiscent of a beehive’s riches with their deep red garnet accents and warm ancient ivory top stones. Artisan carved fossilized walrus  Faceted red garnet accents Sterling silver settings Sterling silver French hook ear wires Width 9/16" x Height 1 1/2" (approx) The teardrop accents are carved from fossilized walrus tusk ivory, which is several hundred to 3,000 years old. It has spent most of its long life in the earth where minerals gently stain it the warm honey to chocolate shades we see today. Native Alaskans gather our fossilized walrus ivory for use in their carvings or for sale/trade. It is a prized natural resource and valued around the world in fine crafts and art jewelry pieces such as this one. Pair these earrings with a matching pendant! Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.  SFG871 Handmade Garnet and Fossilized Tusk Honeycomb Earrings Female worker bees build honeycomb from glands along the sides