How much does raw ivory cost?

The price for ivory between July and October 2018 was approximately between 210-225 USD/kg, and in the span of two years it has decreased by approxi- mately 50% to 115 USD/kg in 2020. The price for ivory in July 2017 was approximately 184 USD/kg and has been declining since then.

Can you legally purchase ivory?

It is now illegal to sell or have the intent to sell ANY IVORY within the State of California or to sell it to any bidders within the State of California REGARDLESS OF THE AGE of the ivory.

How much is a piece of ivory worth?

As for items made from genuine ivory, typical prices can range from as little as $300 for a small figurine to $450 for a puzzle ball, according to Larry Cox at the Arizona Republic. The price ivory, as per the New York Times, was $500 a pound and could increase, even if China were to ban the legal ivory trade.

Is there a market for old ivory?

Arts and antiques are the leading sector for sales of antique ivory. The bill imposes a near-total ban on ivory trading, including antique ivory – no matter how old it is. If caught with antique ivory for sale, you could face up to five years in jail or an unlimited fine.

Is ivory worth any money?

That’s a lot of money in most African countries. But the big profit is made in Asia. Thai Customs recently evaluated smuggled ivory as being worth $1,800 per kilogram—$18,000 per elephant—wholesale. The “street value” retail price of 10 kilograms of carved ivory now runs about $60,000.

Is antique ivory worth anything?

The value of antique ivory held in the U.S. is unclear. One survey of ivory dealers and collectors placed it at nearly $12 billion, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which regulates the U.S. ivory trade, says it’s less than one percent of that—about $100 million. Antique dealers are in a tough spot.

Is it illegal to sell antique ivory?

Ivory and horn “harvested” before 1975 can be traded internationally if there’s evidence of its provenance — but that can be as limited as a statutory declaration from the owner. Pre-1975 items can be sold domestically without any legal requirement to prove their age or provenance.

Is antique ivory valuable?

The value of antique ivory held in the U.S. is unclear. One survey of ivory dealers and collectors placed it at nearly $12 billion, but the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which regulates the U.S. ivory trade, says it’s less than one percent of that—about $100 million.

Is carved ivory valuable?

The “street value” retail price of 10 kilograms of carved ivory now runs about $60,000. In fact, the price of ivory is increasing so rapidly that some people apparently are buying it as an investment commodity.

Can you sell raw ivory at an estate sale?

It cannot be raw ivory, this means it’s a component of a large manufactured or handmade item such as a violin or piano. The Ivory doesn’t account for more than 50% of the value of the item. The amount of ivory in the item being sold is less than 200 grams and was made before July 6, 2016.

Is it legal to sell ivory from a narwhal?

Narwhal Ivory is for U.S. Sales ONLY! Narwhals have been a protected species since 1972 and importation is prohibited. We have a selection of old tusks for sale that were imported in the mid-1900s and are legal to sell anywhere in the U.S. (with the exception of New Jersey). These are extremely rare if you can find one.

Where can I buy a walrus ivory tusk?

If for example you got a tusk at a garage sale or auction 10 years ago and don’t know anything about the history we are not interested in buying it because you do not know if it is pre 1972 ivory. If you have walrus or narwhal ivory that you know is pre 1972 call or email us at CONTACT.

Is it legal to sell old ivory tusks?

We have a selection of old tusks for sale that were imported in the mid-1900s and are legal to sell anywhere in the U.S. (with the exception of New Jersey). These are extremely rare if you can find one. Now is your opportunity to own the rarest, most mysterious, unique and beautiful of the ivories and at a reasonable price.