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A lucky thrift store find. It was mixed in with the costume jewelry!
I love it and hate it at the same time. I hate it for what it is made of, but love the vintag-ey goodness.

 

Is there now a complete ban?
I didn't think that law had been passed yet and that it's still legal to sell Pre 1947 Ivory.

Edit........
Just checked with a reputable seller I know well and the Ivory ban in the UK hasn't been passed yet.

 

Here in the US, I think there were two restrictions. Don't remember the details.
As Bronwen said there was one in the 1970s, the complete ban went into effect in the late 1980s.
I was at the costume jewelry counter of a large dept. store for 6 months in early 1987. Ivory earrings, bracelets and necklaces were still available.