Jewelry that is made from the tusk of an elephant is called ivory jewelry. Importance of ivory jewelry can be guessed from the fact that in Gujarat, the bride receives an ivory bangle from her family just before marriage as jewelry. During marriage ceremony wearing of ivory bangles is must for bride in some regions of the country. For example, in Rajasthan also, ivory bangles form a part of bridal jewelry. Other than bangles, ivory pendant that is attached to a necklace or earring is quite popular in India.

Ivory, being soft, can be shaped into desired designs and patterns. Its USP is it is light weight as well as its white color, which makes it extremely attractive to people. Ivory is smooth and desired texture can be easily depicted on it. It is for these reasons it is popular among jewelry makers and customers. Ivory jewelry is not only popular in India, but the entire world. Historically speaking, ivory was used for making jewelry even before gold or any other metal, for that matter, was used for jewelry making. In the earlier time, ivory was painted or bleached and was considered an excellent material for carving.

With time, it started being used for the purpose of making jewellery. Though ivory jewelry has always been considered a traditional ornament, lately its charm has been observed in campuses in India. Those looking for cool stuffs go for ivory jewelry in general and ivory pendant, in particular. In fact, these days you will find many college students in India, wearing ivory jewellery. The major reason behind the popularity of ivory jewellery is the fact that is available in different styles and patterns and is within the pocket money of college goers.