"Nouveau Drop" Ancient Fossilized Walrus Tusk Silver Earrings

The art nouveau period, which inspired this graceful pair of layered art nouveau earrings, emphasizes softened, natural lines taken from nature’s timeless patterns. Fossilized walrus ivory top stone Sterling silver details and setting Sterling silver ear wires Width 5/8" x Height 1 3/4" (approx). Matching pendant is available. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.  This piece of art nouveau jewelry is made with layered sterling silver for a structured look, and with fossilized walrus ivory that is some 500 to 3,000 years old. Our fossilized walrus ivory is collected by the native Yupik of St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where only they may gather this valued economic and cultural resource. The Yupik use the fossilized ivory in carvings and for sale/trade. This material is prized worldwide for its quality, and for the natural cream to caramel and cocoa hues it takes on after lying in the earth for centuries.