Title: Genuine Antique Tortoise Shell Cuff Bracelet In A Wave Cut Design
Shipping: $4.95
Artist: N/A
Period: 20th Century
History: N/A
Origin: N/A
Condition: Excellent
Item Date: 1960-1970
Item ID: 4511
Genuine tortoise shell cuff bracelet with wave cut design. Condition: Slightly worn, otherwise very good. Very Impressive. Overall it is quite nice and very collectible. They are very attractive pieces. It would make a unique and lovely gift. We are proud to present highly collectable art for the art aficionado. The site itself focuses only upon what we feel is the very best edited online art we can find in the world today. Although as with all art its perception is primarily based upon the interpretation and ideas of you the viewer.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortoiseshell_material
Tortoiseshell is a material produced mainly from the shell of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. It was widely used throughout world. Tortoiseshell was attractive to manufacturers and consumers because of its beautiful appearance and its durability, and its organic warmth against the skin. It has excellent bending properties, and is very durable tortoiseshell could be used for years. Boxes and jewelry made from tortoiseshell inlaid with precious metals in patterns or pictures, were made during the Victorian Era and were highly prized.
