Deutsch: Französisches Elfenbein / Español: Marfil Francés / Português: Marfim Francês / Français: Ivoire Français / Italiano: Avorio Francese /
French Ivory refers to a plastic made to simulate ivory. French Ivory was first produced around the middle of the 19th century.Since 1865, when it was first invented by Alexander Parkes, celluloid has been used as an excellent ivory substitute. Casein has also been used. Names for these "Faux Ivories" include French Ivory, Ivoride, Genuine French Ivory, Ivorine, etc. Both grain patterns and the engine turned effect are added -- in general, the patterns of these are very regular in the fakes, and more irregular in the real thing. In instances of very good imitations (i.e. using celluloid), chemical tests are required to tell real ivory and the fakes apart.
Author's Note: Ivory mostly came from elephants who were killed for their tusks, to save the elephants, French Ivory was a good invention. We should not patronize or use jewelries made from ivory so killing of endangered animals for their tusks to make jewelries will stop.