【Downcast Gaze】Natural Mammoth Ivory Zhakilam Pendant Necklace with Ice Coffee-Grade Beads

【Downcast Gaze】Natural Mammoth Ivory Zhakilam Pendant Necklace with Ice Coffee-Grade Beads **Product Highlights** This is a one-of-a-kind piece. The pendant can be detached and paired with different chains, and the bead chain can also be worn separately as a necklace or bracelet. Carved from mammoth ivory in a milky-white, ice-like grade, frozen for ten millennia, this Zhakilam pendant carries the flow of time within its intricate grain. The pure, unblemished ivory possesses a glacial luster, while the sculpted robes of the goddess reveal subtle, complex textures, and Turquoise and Red Agate glimmer like stars in her hair. The ice coffee-grade bead chain features variegated patterns reminiscent of aged textures, complementing the elegant three-petaled mammoth ivory flower and the auspicious red agate Pixiu. **Mammoth Ivory** This prehistoric fossil is a sustainable alternative for traditional ivory carving in China, and its trade is not prohibited by UN conventions. Mammoth ivory is a prehistoric relic; due to climate change, much of it is unsuitable for carving. Only about 15% of high-quality, ice-grade mammoth ivory is suitable for carving. It is a non-renewable, scarce resource, often referred to as "white gold," prized by governments worldwide. As a precious historical artifact, its limited availability is subject to mining restrictions. Mammoth ivory is highly valued in the market for its legality, rarity, and collectibility. Renowned as an "organic gemstone," it is admired for its exquisite beauty, opulence, durability, and preciousness. It holds significant potential for collection, investment, and appreciation. Frequently mentioned in Buddhist scriptures, it holds a revered and sacred status in Buddhism, symbolizing warding off evil, attracting good fortune, calming the spirit, and protecting the home. Fragments from carving can be used medicinally to calm seizures, soothe the spirit, and aid in expelling dampness and detoxification. It can even be used in beauty treatments! Mammoth Ivory Grades: When we refer to mammoth ivory, we typically mean the tusks of mammoths. There are primarily four grades of mammoth ivory: Ice Grade, Frozen Soil Grade, Soil Grade, and Molar. Among these, the general consensus is that White Ice Grade mammoth ivory is the best. Ice Grade: This material is preserved within ice layers and is considered the finest. Due to the cold, sealed storage environment, the ivory is clean, intact, free of spots or cracks, and of exceptional quality. Frozen Soil Grade: As the name suggests, this comes from frozen soil. Its quality is slightly inferior to Ice Grade, with more cracks, but it offers richer color variations and is cleaner and purer than Soil Grade, making it quite popular in the market. Soil Grade: This is generally the lowest grade. It has many imperfections, significant calcification, and lacks luster and smoothness, making it difficult to meet carving requirements. Its price is also relatively lower. Molars: Mammoth molar teeth are mostly fossilized. A small portion requires processing to be made into accessories and has a different texture from the other three grades. **Downcast Gaze** Siberian glaciers cradle a milky moonbeam. Sutras bloom into lotuses within the growth rings. When your lashes fall, ten thousand years of snow begin to migrate. Turquoise in your hair is the unfreezing spring, while red coral counts the cycles of rebirth. As your collarbone catches this falling epoch, snowmelt from a goddess's palm washes away all misfortune. **Product Description** Mammoth ivory, dormant for millennia in permafrost, is transformed by artisans into an artwork imbued with the spirit of glacial rivers. The 34.5mm circular pendant, carved from ice-grade ivory, depicts the compassionate visage of Zhakilam with downcast eyes. Lotus flowers bloom on either side, with flowing ribbons adding graceful curves. Where the carving knife has passed, ancient ivory patterns meander across the pendant's surface, resembling fissures on a spring riverbed. A touch of cinnabar red and turquoise green adorns the hair, like the colorful stones on a Mani pile at dawn in the snowy highlands. The bead chain is a line of poetry settled by time, with 4mm ice coffee-grade baby beads strung together in varying shades of brown, each round bead bearing the natural texture of ivory grain. Red agate UFO beads circle the neckline with a vermilion hue, and a three-petaled mammoth ivory flower holds a pearl-like core, resembling a snow lotus glistening with dew. A carnelian-red Pixiu carving at the end of the chain adds a warm accent, paired with small sterling silver gold-plated octagonal beads. The sterling silver gold-plated heart-shaped clasp hides a secret—it can be detached to serve as a pendant for a shorter necklace, or the bead chain can be worn alone around the wrist. The touch is one of warm, jade-like smoothness, and your fingertips can feel the distinct, fine growth rings characteristic of ivory. The varying shades of brown and natural patterns add to the primal charm gifted by the glacier. This piece, embodying Tibetan aesthetics in miniature, carries auspicious blessings for completeness and transforms the story of ten thousand years of ice into flowing moonlight around your neck. When the pendant gently touches your chest, it's as if you can hear the clear chime of ancient glaciers melting. **Specifications** Natural Mammoth Ivory White Ice Grade Zhakilam Pendant: Approx. 34.5mm x 34mm x 10mm Natural Mammoth Ivory White Ice Grade Three-Petal Flower: Approx. 16mm x 15mm x 8mm Natural Mammoth Ivory Ice Coffee Grade Small Round Beads: Approx. 4mm Natural Red Agate "Persimmon Red" Small Pixiu: 8.6mm x 8.5mm x 12.3mm Natural Red Agate UFO Beads: Approx. 7mm x 3mm Natural Turquoise Small Round Beads: Approx. 3mm Other Accessories: Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Heart Clasp, Sterling Silver Gold-Plated Octagonal Beads **Purchase Notice** This product has undergone careful selection. All main and auxiliary materials are natural. Any unavoidable imperfections will be pointed out and specifically noted. If any materials are re-processed for product pairing, this will be explicitly stated. As this product is handmade, there may be slight traces of the crafting process in the cord weaving. We strive to minimize these where possible, and some minor marks may be present for safety and durability. We will endeavor to position them discreetly or conceal them. All products in our store are photographed in kind, with one item per picture. Using professional photographic equipment and natural daylight, we aim to accurately represent the product's true color and essence. However, slight variations may occur due to differences in viewers' monitors and environments. If you have any questions, please consult customer service for multi-angle photos of the product. **Jewelry Care** Mammoth ivory jewelry should be protected from impact, high temperatures, and contact with chemicals. Clean daily with a soft, dry cloth. For monthly maintenance, use a small amount of olive oil. Store in a soft cloth bag, maintaining appropriate humidity. Periodically check the tightness of any inlays. Following these care instructions will ensure your jewelry remains in excellent condition for a long time.