Pink Ivory

Pink Ivory (Berchemia zeyheri), also known as Red Ivory, is one of the rarest and most sought-after woods in the world. It’s native to southern Africa, where it’s traditionally associated with Zulu royalty, and many guitar makers see it as a “holy grail” tonewood.
It’s prized for its dazzling pink to red color, which ranges from pale pink to deep red, and occasional striking figure such as curl or chatoyant stripes. The texture is fine and even, with a lovely natural luster.
It’s very hard and dense, popular with carvers and turners, but it can be difficult to work and dulls blades. It turns beautifully and polishes to a glassy finish, and a finish with UV protection helps preserve its color. The trees are small, rarely much over 35 feet tall with trunks around a foot across, and harvesting in South Africa is limited by permit.
As a result, Pink Ivory is mostly available in small, craft-sized pieces. It’s used for turnings, knife handles, chess pieces, pool cues, pens, inlay and instrument parts. For another bright red wood, see Bloodwood.
Not listed in the CITES Appendices or on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Declared a protected tree in South Africa in 2022.
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Gorgeous bright pink wood with occasional dazzling figure!
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| Main Color Group | Pink |
| Grain Pattern | Even |
| Avg Dry Weight - LB/BF | 5.4 |
| Avg Dry Weight - KG/M3 | 1035 |
| Janka Hardness - LBF | 3230 |
| Janka Hardness - N | 14370 |
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$260.30 Original price was: $260.30.$182.21Current price is: $182.21.











