[Soaring Ambition] Hand-carved Auspicious Cloud Dragon Pendant from Natural Siberian Permafrost Mammoth Ivory Ice Material

[Soaring Ambition] Hand-carved Auspicious Cloud Dragon Pendant from Natural Siberian Permafrost Mammoth Ivory Ice Material **Product Summary** Crafted from glacial mammoth ivory sourced from the Siberian permafrost, this dragon pendant is meticulously hand-carved using Southern school techniques. The dragon coils and soars, its mouth releasing a water column and a pearl, symbolizing auspiciousness, abundant wealth, soaring success, and thriving prosperity. The intricate carvings feature delicate details and fluid, graceful lines, lending the pendant a substantial, majestic, and timelessly ancient quality. **Mammoth Ivory** Mammoth ivory, a remnant of prehistoric creatures, serves as a substitute material for traditional ivory carvings in China. The United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) does not prohibit the processing and trade of mammoth ivory. As a prehistoric fossil, much of the mammoth ivory has deteriorated due to climate change, making only about 15% of high-quality glacial ice material suitable for carving. It is a non-renewable and scarce resource, coveted by governments worldwide as "white gold." Considered a precious cultural relic, its scarcity has led to restrictions on its excavation. Mammoth ivory is highly regarded in the market for its legal status, rarity, and collectible nature. Celebrated for its exquisite, luxurious, durable, and precious qualities, it is known as an "organic gemstone," possessing significant potential for appreciation as an investment. Mammoth ivory holds a revered and sacred status in Buddhism, appearing multiple times in Buddhist scriptures, and has long been associated with warding off evil, attracting fortune, calming the spirit, and protecting the home. Fragments from carving can be used medicinally to calm seizures and spirits, as well as to dispel dampness and detoxify. It can even be used in beauty treatments! **Mammoth Ivory Grades:** When we refer to mammoth ivory, we are typically talking about the tusks of mammoths. There are primarily four types of mammoth ivory material: ice material, permafrost material, soil material, and molars. Among these four, most agree that glacial ice material is the finest. Ice material: This material, preserved within ice layers, is the highest quality. Due to the cold, sealed storage environment, the ivory is clean and intact, free from spots or cracks, possessing excellent quality. Permafrost material: As the name suggests, this originates from permafrost. Its quality is slightly inferior to ice material, with more cracks, but it offers a richer range of colors and is cleaner and purer than soil material, making it quite popular in the market. Soil material: This is generally considered the lowest grade. It not only yields more waste but also exhibits significant calcification, resulting in poor luster and smoothness, making it difficult to meet carving requirements. Its price is also relatively lower. Molars: These are the molars of mammoths. Most have already fossilized, and only a small portion, after processing, can be made into accessories, possessing a different texture from the other three types. **Soaring Ambition** A spirit surges within the chest, The world lies beneath one's feet. A heart full of valor pierces the heavens, A grand aspiration locks the vast sky. **About the Product** This auspicious cloud dragon pendant, featuring a pearl, is meticulously hand-carved using traditional Southern school techniques from natural glacial mammoth ivory sourced from the Siberian permafrost. The dragon winds and soars through the clouds. The carving details are exquisite, with fluid and graceful lines, skillful knife work, flowing dragon whiskers, distinct dragon scales, and a majestic demeanor. The dragon's posture is mighty and powerful, its form grand and imposing, exuding an air of majesty. The momentum is like a rainbow, with auspicious clouds gently swirling and water ripples softly lapping, all finely and elaborately carved. The dragon's mouth releases a water column and a pearl, and the dragon presents a treasure pearl, symbolizing beautiful aspirations, a soaring spirit, and the ultimate potential for triumphant ascent. The front of the carving is milky white, while the back exhibits some milky yellow hues, all transitioning naturally. The material is solid and finely textured, with a smooth luster and a soft, polished feel. The ivory grain is clearly visible. The necklace is adorned with a clasp featuring natural turquoise and mammoth ivory round beads, a glazed three-eyed Dzi bead, mammoth ivory barrel beads, and turquoise for the tail, all strung together with handcrafted cord. The overall piece is grand yet understated, elegant and ancient. **Specifications** Natural Mammoth Ice Ivory Dragon Pendant: 60mm × 38mm × 12mm Dragon Pendant Net Weight: 31g Natural Mammoth Ivory Barrel Beads: 8mm × 6mm Natural Mammoth Ivory Round Beads: Approximately 6mm Barrel and Round Bead Net Weight: Approximately 1.5g Natural Turquoise Barrel Beads: 5mm × 9mm Natural Turquoise Round Beads: Approximately 5.5mm Turquoise Net Weight: Approximately 0.9g Other Accessories: Antique Glazed Three-Eyed Dzi Bead **Purchase Notice** All materials for this product are naturally sourced, free from impurities, cracks, or any artificial optimization and processing. Any unavoidable imperfections will be clearly pointed out and specifically noted. All products in our store are photographed in kind, with one item per image. We use professional photography equipment and techniques to faithfully represent the product's true color and essence. However, slight variations may occur due to differences in viewers' monitors and environmental conditions. If you have any questions, you are welcome to consult customer service for multi-angle photos of the actual product. **Mammoth Ivory Care Essentials** Mammoth ivory carvings require careful cleaning. Use a clean, soft brush to dust and clean. Regular wear is the best form of maintenance. Avoid using water, soap, or hand sanitizer for cleaning. Do not wear this jewelry while bathing or visiting hot springs. Prevent the ivory from coming into contact with harsh liquids like detergents. Avoid exposing it to environments with extreme temperature fluctuations, as mammoth ivory is sensitive to temperature and humidity; ensure proper moisturizing. Avoid dropping or throwing this accessory. In summary, protect it from freezing, wind, dryness, water, sweat, drops, and chemical agents. When not in use for extended periods, lightly coat the mammoth ivory product with maintenance oil and store it in a sealed bag in a cool, dark place. **Professional Mammoth Ivory Polishing Method** Preparation Tools: 1. Cotton cloth 2. Maintenance oil 3. Cleaning brush 1. Newly acquired mammoth ivory products: Polish with maintenance oil three times a day (morning, noon, and evening) for half an hour each time. Subsequently, the frequency of maintenance polishing can be gradually reduced. 2. After half a month: Continue rubbing with a cotton cloth for another half a month, polishing once each in the morning, noon, and evening for 20 minutes per session, for a continuous period of half a month. 3. After the half-month rubbing period: Polish with bare hands for another half a month (hands not only provide fine abrasion but also generate warmth and moisture; the oils and sweat secreted by the hands can also accelerate the polishing process of the ivory product). Method: Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Use your thumbs and palms to apply even pressure in a sequence to rub the mammoth ivory product until your palms become slightly moist. Continue polishing for 20 minutes each in the morning, noon, and evening. 4. Repeat the above steps until a patina is formed. When not polishing or wearing, lightly coat the mammoth ivory product with maintenance oil and store it in a sealed bag in a cool, dark place.