tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post2087005413733107002..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: How to Make Elephant Inspired Jewelry TutorialsThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-82397227276785402962011-01-23T15:03:41.531-05:002011-01-23T15:03:41.531-05:00My mother gave me a gold ring made around a ring o...My mother gave me a gold ring made around a ring of elephant hair which I wear all the time, in fact, I am not sure I can remove the ring without butter or soap. It is supposed to ward off the 'evil eye'! What can I say? Mothers! An asian old wives tale, maybe!Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478032600884702958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-74045215239322246932011-01-23T13:39:49.929-05:002011-01-23T13:39:49.929-05:00When I see elephants I don't automatically thi...When I see elephants I don't automatically think of their slaughter. While definitely a problem, I can still enjoy the animal without getting sad. I love how people can make jewelry out of anything - elephant tail hair - amazing!BetteJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-11283075559217548452011-01-23T11:11:23.369-05:002011-01-23T11:11:23.369-05:00The little beaded elephant is cute but the post is...The little beaded elephant is cute but the post is a bittersweet reminder of the plight of the elephant who are hunted and slaughtered for their coveted ivory tusks. The greed of man seems to know no limits.Almost Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-34463284979472770492011-01-23T09:50:51.966-05:002011-01-23T09:50:51.966-05:00Hi Cate,
The sale of ivory is heavily restricted -...Hi Cate,<br />The sale of ivory is heavily restricted - for example eBay was forced to ban ivory sales in 2008. The problem is there is no way of knowing if the ivory was from poached animals. If I were you, I would keep the beads as it was a gift. Also, I suspect the wildlife fund people might be upset if they knew the donation came from the sale of ivory beads.<br /><br />PearlThe Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-29037220802082638022011-01-23T09:24:34.100-05:002011-01-23T09:24:34.100-05:00I laughed at your mother's comment on why she ...I laughed at your mother's comment on why she bought the ring. She sounds like a very practical woman!Willinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-35246445070649321422011-01-23T09:06:27.877-05:002011-01-23T09:06:27.877-05:00Thanks again, Pearl! I have a question--a friend g...Thanks again, Pearl! I have a question--a friend gave me a strand of real ivory carved beads that she got from her mother. I have a real ethical problem using ivory, and was wondering if you had any leads for finding out how much this strand is worth? I was thinking of donating the proceeds to a wildlife fund.Catehttp://www.catefneely.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com