Here are Todays Amazing Abalone Inlay Deals
 |
 Vintage Hand Signed Celia Sebiri Abalone Inlay Goldtone Clip on Earrings $24.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 40m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Alpaca Silver Bracelet and Hair Clip Beautiful Inlay $16.99 Time Remaining: 49m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 BEAUTIFUL MEXICAN SILVER W SHELL INLAY BRACELET PINK MOTHER OF PEARL ABALONE $14.99 Time Remaining: 12h 58m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VTG Silver MEXICO Signed Alia 1991 Pierced MOP Abalone Shell Inlay Earrings $4.00 Time Remaining: 23h 4m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 RUSSIA STERLING S PINK ABALONE INLAY TWISTED ROPE EDGE RUSSIAN CLASP EARRINGS $16.02 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 15h 5m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Size 7 Native Zuni Stone Inlay Silver Turquoise Coral Abalone Ring Old Pawn $4.20 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 8m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Sterling Silver Mexico Turtle Inlay Abalone Signed Pin Brooch $24.95 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 7m Buy It Now for only: $24.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 LOS BALLESTEROS STERLING S ABALONE INLAY AZTEC MAYAN MOTIF PANEL LINK BRACELET $65.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 16m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Sterling Silver Taxco Mexico Abalone Post Earrings $4.99 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 21h 55m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE MEXICO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER BUTTERFLY PIN BROOCH ABALONE PEARL LARGE $24.99 Time Remaining: 10h 59m Buy It Now for only: $30.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Southwest Abalone Inlay Huge Flower Cuff Bracelet $4.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 21h 6m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Mexico Copper Brass Abalone Shell Inlay Wide Cuff Bracelet $18.99 Time Remaining: 21h 27m Buy It Now for only: $21.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Long Dangle Vintage Silver Abalone Earrings Alpaca $12.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 17m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Mexico Sterling Silver Bracelet Bangle Red Coral Onyx Abalone Inlay 925 Taxco $24.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 16m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Signed Mexico 3 Giraffe Pin with Abalone Inlay Taxico $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 18h 47m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Fabulous Vintage MEXICAN STERLING Mosaic Inlay STAR PATTERN Earrings $9.99 Time Remaining: 18h 48m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Silver with Abalone Inlay Guitar Pin NICE $19.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 3m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Alpaca sterling silver brooch pin pendant inlay onyx dangle abalone MOP $39.99 Time Remaining: 29d 23h 45m Buy It Now for only: $39.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Pre 1975 hinged Mexican silver bracelet with shell inlay from Mexico City $75.00 Time Remaining: 20h 30m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Alpaca Abalone Inlay Heart Large Tear Drop Earrings $15.00 Time Remaining: 2d 5h 54m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vtg Mexican Abalone Inlay Brooch Pendant Warrior Blue $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 50m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage sterling silver and enamel bracelet with abalone inlay $25.99 Time Remaining: 3d 5h 42m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER FAR FAN HEAVY ABALONE MEXICAN BRACELET for WOMAN or MAN $199.97 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 31m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Abalone Inlaid Butterfly Bracelet $15.95 Time Remaining: 23d 16h 49m Buy It Now for only: $15.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER SUPER HEAVY TAXCO MEXICO ABALONE INLAY NECKLACE CHOKER $157.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 34m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ARTISAN BLUE GREEN ABALONE INLAY VTG BUTTERFLY BROOCH EARRINGS ALPACA MEXICO $17.50 Time Remaining: 3d 9m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Alpaca Silver with Red Enamel Abalone Shell Inlay Dangle Earrings Made Mexico $3.98 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 30m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VTG MEXICAN STERLING TAXCO DANGLE NECKLACE HEFTY 66 GRM $345.00 Time Remaining: 2d 21h 41m Buy It Now for only: $395.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 DECO MEXICAN Silver Two Row NECKLACE STUNNING Peacock Abalone Inlay SPECTACULAR $235.00 Time Remaining: 5d 17h 8m Buy It Now for only: $235.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 vint Los Ballesteros taxco sterling Taxco bracelet estate $29.99 Time Remaining: 20h 54m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 LOVELY VINTAGE STERLING SILVER ABALONE INLAY TWISTED ROPE LITTLE PENDANT $1.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 9m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 TAXCO MEXICO SS BLACK ONYX ABALONE INLAY AZTEC CIVILIZATION BROOCH PENDANT $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 16m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Inlay Paua Abalone Shell Bracelet $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 1m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Inlay Paua Abalone Shell Bracelet $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 4m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 3 Pair of Alpaca Silver with Abalone Shell Inlay Dangle Earrings Made Mexico $11.98 Time Remaining: 26d 21h 29m Buy It Now for only: $11.98 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Taxco Mexico Sterling Inlay Cross Pendant $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 11m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Mexican Silver Inlay Signed Vintage Brooch $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 15h 47m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Sterling Silver TAXCO MEXICO Abalone Inlay Bracelet 37 gm 7 1 4 x 7 8 $84.99 Time Remaining: 4d 20h 10m Buy It Now for only: $93.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VTG MODERNIST TAXCO STERLING LEAF DESIGN PIN BROOCH SIGNED 1940s $19.99 Time Remaining: 21h 27m Buy It Now for only: $29.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Elephant Bracelet Anklet Abalone Inlay Silvertone Trunk Up to Tail Link $12.00 Time Remaining: 2d 12h 36m Buy It Now for only: $12.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MEXICO PELICAN BIRD EARRINGS W ABALONE SHELL INLAY $29.99 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 42m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VTG Chunky BRASS COPPER MOP Shell Inlay Mexico Tribal Cuff Bracelet $32.00 Time Remaining: 22h 47m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE TAXCO MEXICO MEXICAN STERLING SILVER PIN BROOCH SEAHORSE ABALONE INLAY $24.99 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 57m Buy It Now for only: $40.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vtg Mexican Silver Demi Abalone Earrings Brooch Signed $19.95 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 41m Buy It Now for only: $49.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage ALPACA EARRING JEWELRY LOT Abalone Enamel $6.95 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 42m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Set Vintage Sterling Silver Abalone Inlay Rainbow Ring and Matching Bracelet $24.50 Time Remaining: 19h 28m Buy It Now for only: $24.50 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Abalone mother of pearl inlaid cuff with sunflower focal point $24.95 Time Remaining: 23h 29m Buy It Now for only: $32.49 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE STERLING ABALONE EARRINGS $7.50 Time Remaining: 2d 13h 16m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Contemp lot bangle clamp lucite rhinestone signed bracelets bakelite $122.50 (17 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 30m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 LOVELY BIG 126g VINTAGE NATIVE ZUNI TURQUOISE CORAL STERLING EARRING BK126 $10.50 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6d 20h 39m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 MEXICAN SILVER PLATE AND ABALONE BUTTERFLY PIN $19.95 Time Remaining: 9d 3h 10m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 MEXICAN ALPACA ABALONE BROOCH PENDANT $14.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 50m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Sterling Silver Perfume Bottle Funnel Taxco Mexico JNM 3 Abalone Inlay No Scrap $12.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 19h 38m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 ED Abalone Butterfly Pin Brooch Mexico Vintage Sterling Silver Shell Mariposa $29.99 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 14m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE LOS BALLESTEROS STERLING SILVER TAXCO AZTEC ABALONE NECKLACE PENDANT $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 22h 2m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Unusual ring size 5 abalone in scrolled silver setting $3.00 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 5m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Earrings Mexico Alpaca $10.00 Time Remaining: 27d 20h 13m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 MEXICO ABALONE ROSE INLAY PENDANT $0.99 Time Remaining: 4d 21h Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage TAXCO MEXICO 925 Sterling Abalone SPANISH FLY Earrings $19.99 Time Remaining: 2d 14h 11m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE STERLING SILVER PEACOCK ABALONE INLAY OXIDIZED RING $2.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 16h 30m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 FANCY STERLING SILVER ABALONE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY MOSAIC DESIGN BYPASS RING $5.99 Time Remaining: 2d 15h 16m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Mexico ALPACA Inlay Abalone Black Enamel V shaped Dangle Earrings $7.00 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 17m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE TAXCO MEXICO LOS BALLESTEROS STERLING SILVER NECKLACE 17 LONG $125.00 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 11m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 vintage 1970s gold brass necklace with abalone stones $24.99 Time Remaining: 2d 23h 27m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Signed Mexico Sun Alpaca Mexico Abalone Inlay Pendent Brooch $24.99 Time Remaining: 19h 6m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Estate Mexican Silver Purple Abalone Clip Earrings Alpaca $12.99 Time Remaining: 4d 16h 50m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Mexico Vintage Hecho sterling silver 925 pin pendant turquoise abalone flower $30.00 Time Remaining: 19h 57m Buy It Now for only: $35.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Sterling Silver Abalone Mother Of Pearl Inlay Flower Brooch XK474 $12.99 Time Remaining: 24d 22h 45m Buy It Now for only: $12.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Fish Earrings Abalone Alpaca Mexico $5.99 Time Remaining: 1d 10h 6m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE SILVER ALPACA ENAMEL ABALONE SHELL DANGLE EARRINGS $5.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 29m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Silver Inlay Abalone Fish Earrings Marked Alpaca Mexico $10.99 Time Remaining: 10h 15m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 SUPER HUGE VINTAGE TAXCO MEXICO ABALONE CABOCHON RING WITH STERLING SILVER INLAY $49.45 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 40m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Sterling Silver Abalone Inlay Pierced Wire Earrings $4.99 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 45m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE ABALONE SHELL ROUND EARRINGS WITH CENTER HOLE $6.45 Time Remaining: 7d 10h 10m Buy It Now for only: $6.45 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Mexican Alpaca Bangle White Background Inlaid peacock abalone Shell Bangle $12.95 Time Remaining: 2d 19h 58m Buy It Now for only: $32.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage silver or alpaca Abalone shell Hinged Bracelet $8.00 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 3m Buy It Now for only: $8.80 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage ALPACA SILVER MOTHER OF PEARL Abalone PIN BROOCH or PENDANT Mexico $24.99 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 21m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 MEXICO ALPACA STAMPED SILVER BLACK AND ABALONE DANGLE FRENCH WIRE EARRINGS $6.99 Time Remaining: 1d 21h Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE ABALONE TURQUIOSE INLAY PIN PENDANT WITH ARTISANS MARK $19.95 Time Remaining: 18d 10h 7m Buy It Now for only: $19.95 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Alpaca Silver Letter Opener Fish Abalone Inlay AWESOME MUST SEE $7.99 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 19m Buy It Now for only: $9.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vtg CHARM BRACELET Loaded with TurquoiseGemstonesSterling CharmsTotemsFetish $49.00 Time Remaining: 5d 1h 40m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Ster Mexico Abalone Brooch Signed Eagle 3 $18.99 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 23m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Antique Hand Crafted Rainbow Necklace 1930s Sterling Silver $25.00 Time Remaining: 3d 36m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Alpaca Silver Abalone Inlay Hinged 7 Bracelet WOW $6.99 Time Remaining: 3d 10h 19m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 RETRO ABALONE SHELL INLAY BANGLE BRACELET SET OF 3 $24.99 Time Remaining: 27d 9h 1m Buy It Now for only: $24.99 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER ABALONE HEAVY IGUALA MEXICAN BRACELET for WOMAN or MAN $127.00 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 50m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Lot of 6 Figural Animal Mixed Finish Enamel Rhinestone Abalone BROOCH $9.99 Time Remaining: 4d 13h 37m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 +VTG TURQUOISE INLAY PHOENIX PENDANT Necklace + + OLD+ $19.95 Time Remaining: 6d 22h 9m Buy It Now for only: $29.95 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE LUCITE BANGLE BRACELET WITH ABALONE SHELL INLAY $6.99 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 50m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE STERLING SILVER 1449 gram DOUBLE TiER TRAVEL MOTIF 54 CHARM BRACELET $679.00 Time Remaining: 12d 18h 50m Buy It Now for only: $679.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage XOLA Sterling Silver and abalone ring mint condition $40.00 Time Remaining: 5d 18h 31m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Silver Inlaid Pin Marked Taxco $25.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 39m Buy It Now for only: $32.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 MICKEY MOUSE STICK PIN $9.99 Time Remaining: 2d 16h 4m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 +VTG HEIRLOOM ABALONE IRRIDESCENT MOP flower Necklace + VERY OLD+UNIQUE $19.95 Time Remaining: 6d 18h 43m Buy It Now for only: $34.00 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Silver Shell Inlay Flying Bird Brooch 800 $3.99 Time Remaining: 6d 16h 37m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Abalone Inlay Spoon Style Silver Ring ALPACA SZ 8 $10.00 Time Remaining: 15d 19h 4m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 Buy It Now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE ABALONE SHELL INLAY RING $2.99 Time Remaining: 6d 21h 36m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Vintage Taxco Mexico Sterling Silver With Abalone Inlay Rectangle Earrings $19.75 Time Remaining: 6d 14h 8m Buy It Now for only: $24.75 Buy It Now | Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Dangle Earrings Black Enamel with Inlay Abalone and MOP Shooting Star and Saturn $7.95 Time Remaining: 6d 20h 26m Bid now | Add to watch list |
 VINTAGE STERLING INLAID ABALONE TURTLE PIN PENDANT $9.99 Time Remaining: 6d 17h 57m Bid now | Add to watch list |
More Great Information on Abalone Inlay:
Straight Razors - Do You Know What That Handle Is Made From? by Steve Dempster
The material that the handles of a straight razor are made from can greatly affect its value - but how do you tell what it is? The following article gives some hints and tips.
Straight razor collecting is a branch of knife collecting and is popular amongst collectors due to its relatively low outlay. Still, there are some straight razors whose value is increased greatly simply due to the material the handles (called scales) are made from. Learning to identify these materials is not easy and even seasoned collectors are sometimes hard-put to define the material exactly. The following is a basic primer in identifying common scale materials.
Ivory. The single most prized scale material, although some would argue for Mother-of-Pearl. Ivory is commonly thought to come from the tusks of elephants. Whilst this is true, there are other sources of ivory, including walruses, whales, hippopotamus and wild boar. All ivory is suitable for inlay and, to a less degree, carving. All ivory is a very dense material that displays a glowing finish when polished. It has often been imitated (due to its cost) and can be difficult to identify. Some points to look out for in the identification of ivory razor scales include: Thinness of the scale - ivory scales are normally about half the thickness of imitation ivory. Look on the inner side of the scale - ivory was sawn to shape and very often the saw marks were left intact - not the case with an imitation. Elephant ivory has a very fine 'grain' that runs the length of the handle - any cracks (usually at the fixing pins) will always run with the grain. Ivory will scrape when tested wih a sharp knife - not curl. The ultimate ivory test is the 'hot pin' test. Hold the point of a hot pin to some inconspicuous area - imitation ivory will melt instantly, ivory will not.
Buffalo Horn. Most horn scales are made from the horns of the Asian Water Buffalo and can easily be confused with high-grade plastic. Colours vary from shiny black to yellow and even a greenish shade. Some are translucent, allowing light to pass through. If the material shows white streaks then it may well be cow horn. Horn may have designs impressed into it, or may be carved, both of which add to its artistic value and the overall value of the razor. Horn will react in the same way as ivory to the hot pin test; that is, it will not melt.
Mother-of-Pearl. Sometimes called just 'Pearl', this substance derives from the interior of a shellfish. For a complete scale, a very large shell is required. This means that usually the scales were made of pieces - this is no detrriment to their worth but a single-piece scale is highly prized. Mother-of-Pearl has an iridescent sheen to it when held to the light that no imitation has ever equalled and for this reason it is quite easy to identify. This material is also fragile - don't drop it!
Abalone. This comes from the same source as Mother-of-Pearl, but the species of shellfish is different, giving a deeper colour to the finished scale. Abalone is very rarely seen as a full scale - more often it is used as an inlay for decorative purposes. It, too, has never been successfully imitated and, once seen, is unmistakeable. As brittle as Mother-of-Pearl, it should be handled carefully.
Bone. This material is probably the most versatile natural material for making razor scales. Tough and durable, it can be carved or just polished to a satin sheen. When aged, the pores are often apparent, helping to distinguish it from ivory. Any cracks in a bone scale generally do not run with the grain, again helping to tell it apart from ivory. Bone mellows nicely with age but does not have the creamy, milky appearance of ivory. It too will stand the hot pin test.
Tortoise Shell. This product is mis-named, as almost all this material come from the shell of the hawksbill turtle. It is polished to semitransparency, when its mottling becomes evident. With age it may well change to a dark red-brown colour. This has always been a rare scale material, and even before turtles became protected it was imitated with cow horn, then later still with celluloid. Again, the hot pin test will reveal the celluloid imitation, but cow horn can be almost impossible to distinguish without extensive testing.
Celluloid. The great scale material since about 1870. Celluloid was the first real 'plastic' and could be easily formed, moulded, coloured and carved. It could be used to closely imitate every natural scale material except Mother-of-Pearl, although the material known as 'cracked ice' came fairly close - until you saw the real thing. Two things always expose celluloid - the hot pin test, which will melt celluloid at a touch and the 'perfectness' test. This test, although subjective, is a good one. Natural materials, no matter how carefully crafted, contain small flaws and imperfections - celluloid is perfect. So if you see an 'ivory' handle that's perfect - check properly, it's probably celluloid.
This primer does not pretend to be an exhaustive treatise on razor scale materials - somewhere out there will be a solid gold pair, no doubt! Please note, though, that the dealing in certain types of handle material, notably ivory, is now against the law in some areas of the World - it's always best to check local statutes before buying a piece.
Steve Dempster writes fiction, copy and articles when he's not collecting razors. Visit his razor site at The Invisible Edge
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Straight-Razors---Do-You-Know-What-That-Handle-Is-Made-From-/92183
