Can I buy ivory when I travel to Thailand? Is Thai ivory jewelry true?

Identification method of true and false ivory products;

Ivory refers to the mouths of two big teeth of an elephant. Generally, ivory is light yellow, with high hardness and good luster. When buying ivory ornaments, we should pay attention to the difference between ivory ornaments and bone products and artificial ivory. The specific identification method is as follows:

(1) Look at the weight

Jewelry of the same size, real ivory products feel heavy and cool, while fake ivory products have light proportion and warm feel.

(2) Look at the gloss.

Ivory jewelry is oily and shiny, while bone jewelry is dry. Although the luster of artificial ivory jewelry is better than that of bone products, it is still not as good as ivory products.

(3) Look at the lines

Real ivory products have fine lines, grid lines in cross section, ridges and herringbone lines in longitudinal section; The cross section of bone products is intermittent annual rings; Artificial ivory products (synthesized by chemical process) have been specially made, and the teeth lines are stiff and regular parallel lines, which are obviously different from the natural herringbone lines and mesh lines of ivory. This is the best identification of ivory. As long as there is ivory thread, the others can't be recognized. )

(4) Look at the color

Ivory jewelry is often white, while bone carving jewelry is mostly bleached. Even if some ivory jewelry is bleached, it gives people a feeling of oily white, while bone carving jewelry is dry after bleaching.

(5) Look at the workmanship

Ivory jewelry works fine, bone carving jewelry is rough, and artificial ivory jewelry often leaves mold marks.

(6) Look at the smell

Real ivory products have no smell, while fake ivory products often smell of smoke.

The difference between ivory forged with chemical materials and fake ivory: ivory has tooth lines, staggered herringbone in shape, and the tooth lines are thick and thin; Chemical fakes have no teeth, some are oval, do not cross, and have the same thickness. Ivory is heavy, white and in the middle; These chemicals are light, yellowish in color and have no center.

The difference between bone ivory and forged ivory: bone products have no tooth lines and are light in weight. Ivory carvings are mostly round and delicate because of their large size, and there are small ripples when carefully observed; However, the carved shapes of bone products are mostly oval and oblate, with rough texture, rough lines and uneven surface.

As far as the quality of ivory is concerned, African ivory is superior to Asian ivory, because African ivory is delicate in texture, mostly milky white or tender yellow, with good luster and high hardness. However, the fine density and hardness of Asian ivory are not as good as those of African ivory, which is easy to age, yellow in color and poor in luster. In color, pure ivory is the best. The oldest ivory will gradually become light yellow, medium yellow, dark yellow and other colors due to time and environment. The lighter the color change, the better. In all parts of ivory, the cusp is the best, the dental canal is the second, and the root is the worst. As far as dental heart is concerned, Sun Xin is the best, sesame heart is the second and bad heart is the worst. In short, the tooth carving with huge materials, delicate and tough texture, milky white and bright yellow color is the best. The older the tooth carving, the more exquisite the craft, the better the theme and the more valuable it is.

In ancient times, China did not produce ivory. Ivory carving materials come from India, Thailand, Myanmar and other African and Asian countries. After arriving in China, the price has gone up several times. In addition, the amount of ivory is small, and the carved works of art are expensive. At present, ivory is an internationally prohibited commodity. There are only two sources of ivory products that can be seen in the market: those left over from ancient times and those left over before the trade ban. The supply of ivory is scarce and in short supply. As a result, mercenary counterfeiters carved with some ivory-like materials, and many collectors were deceived. So, this is inevitable. Here is an effective six-point comparison method for Tibetan friends.

Texture contrast: the real ivory texture is delicate and moist, without bone eyes; The product has rough bone tissue and bone eye. Color contrast: The real ivory is naturally white with a moist surface. Generally speaking, the color of ivory products with a long history will change. Generally speaking, the color of ivory products in the late Qing Dynasty was yellowish, in the middle and late Qing Dynasty it was yellowish, in the early Qing Dynasty it was dark yellow or brownish, and in the Ming Dynasty or earlier it was dark brown with shallow cracks (some people called it sparrow silk). But no matter how it changes, the color is calm and natural, with patina. The color of bone plastic products is dry and unnatural, colored and dull.

The other day someone asked me about the quality comparison of my old dental products. In my humble opinion, take the tooth ring as an example:

1. Look at the material first, the blood tooth material is good, and the whole is smooth as jade.

2. Watch the punch line again. It's better if it's old, but there are few or no laugh lines (because ivory will have laugh lines when it's old, but if it's well protected, every owner will wear a hard disk to play, and it may be old but there are no laugh lines, which is rare).

3. Look at the size and workmanship. This one should be accidental, because as long as the first two days are the best, the size doesn't matter, it just adds value. The bigger and thicker the better.

2. Is the ivory products in Thailand true?

Thailand is very good. 1. African ivory with different colors is light yellow or milky white, with firm and fine texture, moist, good luster and lasting quality. Asian ivory is white and shiny when it is first picked, but its hardness is lower than that of African ivory, and its luster is not as good as that of African ivory. Over time, it becomes rough and yellow.

2, the angle of tooth pattern, tooth pattern, scientific name history vertical grid line. The discrete line angle of ivory is greater than 1 15 degrees, and the discrete line angle of mammoth teeth is less than 90 degrees. In addition, anyone who has been exposed to ivory knows that the tooth lines under the endothelium are thick, obvious and sparse, and the closer to the center of the teeth, the thinner, denser and less obvious. Good blood teeth can hardly see tooth lines. The same is true of mammoth teeth. The tooth pattern near the epidermis is more obvious, and the deeper it is, the less obvious it is.

3, tooth skin ivory tooth skin can be divided into outer skin (or epidermis) and endothelium. It is the outermost layer of ivory. Ivory must be peeled during processing, so we can't see it on the round carvings and pendants we bought, but we can see it on the raw ivory. People in the industry divide ivory into white teeth, yellow teeth and black teeth according to skin color. White teeth have loose dentin and shallow mouth. The tooth line of yellow teeth is thicker and the altar mouth is shallower. Black teeth are of good quality and shallow mouth. They are the best ivory. It should be noted that the distinction between white, yellow and black is only relative, and what you actually see is not very white, yellow and black. Mammoths' teeth become fossils because they are buried in the soil for a long time, and it is difficult to distinguish between the outer skin and the inner skin. Usually mammoth teeth are obviously darker than ivory and have no enamel.

4. The tooth heart of ivory is divided into sun heart, sesame heart, bad heart and bursting heart. Anyway, ivory teeth are slightly smaller than mammoth teeth. There are few works of mammoth teeth and hearts on the market.

Do you sell ivory products in Thailand?

Yes, bracelets, necklaces and bracelets can be used even without a confirmed invoice, but you don't need to bring too many: for example, more than 5 pieces. There are also large pieces of ivory and semi-finished products (chopsticks, cups, ornaments). If you have the invoice in time, it is not recommended that you take it with you. Thailand will conduct security checks in time. 80% of domestic security checks you.

4. Thailand ivory necklace picture

Ivory and elephant bone products are generally physical objects. If they are white and bright, they are ivory; If they are a little darker and brighter, they are elephant bones.

5. Thai ivory jewelry is real, is it worth buying?

Advantage 1: Ivory wood furniture has hard wood, strong stability and clear texture. The furniture made is durable, simple and fashionable. The furniture made is very high-grade, especially suitable for European furniture. It is also very high-grade at home, with clear wood grain and beautiful appearance. This is Jiao Jiao's furniture.

Advantages: thick structure

Disadvantages: Due to the lack of domestic materials, the relative price of furniture is relatively high. The hard texture of ivory furniture is actually its shortcoming, so the moisture in the furniture is not easy to completely dry, and it is easy to rot after a long time. Used to make furniture is a very good material with unique and beautiful appearance and high grade.

Disadvantages: Although the domestic ivory wood furniture is well handled in all aspects, if the general furniture is not well maintained, it may age and shrink after one and a half years.

6. Thailand buys ivory

Japan has become the largest ivory consumer in the world. It has always believed that its domestic ivory trade is legal. It must be admitted that Japan is indeed one of the best countries in the world to curb the illegal ivory trade, but this does not mean that there is no illegal ivory inflow in China; In addition, European countries, Vietnam and Thailand in Asia also have large-scale ivory consumption markets. In countries where wild elephants are distributed, the ivory of elephants that died naturally will be collected by people. After poachers are caught, their cut ivory will be confiscated, and these ivory will be piled up in the national treasury of the relevant countries.

7. Can I bring back the ivory products I bought in Thailand?

Crab waist, I haven't been in the literary world for a long time, and I haven't been in contact with each other for a long time without a red, blue and black haven. For players, ivory is not real. Except for the herringbone, everything else is basically based on personal feelings. Now, I-I'm not sure whether domestic ivory can still be certified. The ivory trade in Thailand is legal in my impression, but it is not clear now, but it is illegal to bring 100% in and out. If you don't insist on ivory, you might as well buy some legal mammoth ivory to play.

8. Is it true to buy ivory bracelets in Thailand?

Asian elephants are smaller than African elephants, and only male elephants have ivory. Their teeth are generally small, usually thick white, soft to the touch and easy to turn yellow. Among them, Sri Lanka is the best, mainly with light rose white; Followed by made in Thailand. The products produced in Mumbai, India are of poor quality. Some people think that some Indian ivory is actually African ivory from Zanzibar and Mozambique. Due to long-distance trafficking, they passed through the Sahara desert, and the quality of ivory deteriorated due to drought and heat.

9. Can Thai ivory ornaments be brought back to China?

Fresh fruits, vegetables, raw meat, some animal protection products, such as ivory products, some rare wood carvings and so on. There are too many contrabands, but it doesn't matter if you buy some Thai specialties, such as latex pillows.

10. Is the Thai elephant bone necklace true?

1。 When greeting Indians, it is forbidden to use your left hand. Because Indians use small hoses to flush toilets and their left hands to help clean them, it is best not to send meals or say hello to people with their left hands.

2。 As we all know, cattle are sacred in India. They are the mounts of the Hindu god Shiva. In India, don should not easily ask others where to buy beef products, and don't say anything disrespectful to cattle. In addition, try not to use beef products as gifts for Indians. Except milk, of course. In rural India, the earth walls of some farmhouses are made of cow dung and mud (cow dung, after all, comes from grass, because it is believed that cattle and mud have better adhesion).

3。 Children in China like to touch their heads, but this is not surprising. It's best not to do this in India because it's impolite.

4。 There are many religions in India, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Most of them believe in Hinduism, so don't talk about Indian religion without understanding it. I don't know the situation. Maybe you will offend the person you are chatting with.

5。 Most Indians are vegetarians. Some modern young people may eat meat, but almost all old people are vegetarians. When you invite someone to dinner, you must find out whether he is a vegetarian or not. Like my friend's house, his mother wouldn't even let him eat eggs, but he said he ate them secretly outside. Some young people are more open.

6。 India is a country with caste system. Don't ask others what caste they are. They are usually looking for partners of the same caste, unlike our side who only need to fall in love.

7。 Most temples in India require slippers, so it is best not to wear expensive shoes to visit temples, so as not to lose your shoes and go home barefoot. If you wear Nike, will you finally find your own shoelaces?

8。 India has heavy traffic, many tricycles and fierce drivers. Small cities in China also have this kind of tricycle. There are cows walking leisurely in the street, even in big cities. In addition, there are few such taxis in China. If you need a taxi, you must book it in advance. I went to Bangladesh, India's Silicon Valley, equivalent to Dalian, and the traffic conditions were the same. Take the right in China and the left in India.

9。 In India, it is best not to go out alone at night to avoid danger. Women had better not wear clothes that leak. Keep the hot pants at home, or they will take you as.

10。 India also has the habit of tipping, and beggars beg. When the light is red, they will also knock on the window glass. If you like, you can also give some appropriately. If you don't give it to them, you can't win. Don't do anything to them. India is really a strange country. Although there is a big gap between the rich and the poor, the poor don't care. I don't like rich people. They believe that the ascetic life in this world can be exchanged for a better life in the afterlife. In those days, some rich Indians gave up their money and became ascetics.

Eleven. Many Indian dishes are beyond China's appetite. They also have instant noodles, Meggie noodles. You can bring it in China or buy it in the local supermarket. However, Chinese noodles in Indian supermarkets are not so good. They are not as delicious as our dried noodles. Indian curry tastes much heavier than domestic curry. Their spicy spices are far heavier than those in China. In China, you can see the ingredients of most dishes on the dining table, but in India, you can't see many because they are thin and thick.

Twelve. Toilet water is used for washing in India, so toilet paper is more expensive. I went to several supermarkets to buy toilet paper, and I was very distressed to see toilet paper which was much more expensive than that in China.

Thirteen. There are many mosquitoes in India and many dogs in the streets. Attention should be paid to prevent bites from spreading diseases. Those dogs on the street are like farm dogs on our side.

14。 Summer in India is very hot. I like to open the window. China is very hot, but you are in India. You'd better close the window. Because the heat wave comes in outside, it will be hotter indoors.

Although India has many shortcomings, Indian jewelry and handmade incense have local characteristics. People who travel there can buy some.

About Indian clothing:

There are three kinds of peacocks in the world, namely blue peacocks, green peacocks and Congo peacocks. The green peacock is a specialty of Yunnan province, the Congo peacock is an African peacock, and the blue peacock is unique to India, also known as the Indian peacock. Therefore, India is called the hometown of peacocks. Many Indian clothes like to be decorated with peacocks or peacock feathers. The weather in India is hot, and saris are very popular in India. But if you want to take it to China, you can only use it as a scarf or dance. India is a country with rich colors. Most of them are dyed with plants. Indian women love beauty very much. Many of their clothes are handmade, so it is difficult to find two identical saris.

About Indian jewelry:

Indian women have pierced their ears since childhood and started wearing earrings. Earrings are made of gold, silver, copper, precious stones, crystals, elephant bones or cow bones, with different shapes and styles. Indian women in cities are good at dressing themselves up. There are usually more than one set of earrings. Wear different earrings with the change of clothing color and style. Gemstone earrings and gold earrings for women are expensive, but American families of ordinary women often use gold-plated or fake gem earrings. These earrings are cheap, but they may be true. You can see that almost every Indian woman wears earrings, nose rings or armbands.

Bracelets play an important role in Indian women's sexual life. It is said that women will become widows if they don't wear bracelets. When the husband dies, the bracelet will be taken off, or the wrist will hit the wall like the movie plot. In some parts of India and Pakistan, ancient traditions are still followed. The bracelets are all from the forearm to the elbow, not the forearm, indicating unmarried. Put your arm under your arm to show that you are married. Such bracelets are generally not made of glass. Mainly bones, alloys and the like. So you can often see shiny bracelet arms on Indian women. In the eyes of Indians, bracelets have the meaning of happiness and longevity. Sikh men and women wear copper or iron bracelets, while Indian lower-class women like to wear more than a dozen colorful plastic bracelets on their arms.

About Indian incense:

Another thing worth replacing is Indian incense. Indian incense formula mostly comes from the ancient Indian yoga school, which has the functions of calming the nerves, clearing away lung heat and harmonizing nerves. Because of its unique perfume formula, it has long been popular in Indian upper class and European market. Perhaps only India with a strong religious flavor can make such incense. Incense originated in India five thousand years ago. Completely extracted from various natural plants. It has the effects of tranquilizing mind, improving intelligence, relaxing mood and helping sleep. It is also an indispensable auxiliary tool in the yoga room. Pray and meditate in incense to achieve the best state of yoga.

Busy modern urbanites light an Indian incense, listen to a piece of music, drink a cup of coffee, or take a hot bath between their lives. In an instant, the exhaustion of body and mind slowly eased, and everything was quiet and beautiful. In addition, Indian incense, which originated from Buddhist holy places, also has auspicious meanings such as making a fortune, keeping peace and praying for success. It is also the holy spirit to avoid disasters and worship Buddha and ancestors.