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Hippo & Blue Beech - Silver

Hippo & Blue Beech - Silver

The Amazing Hippo

The largest canines found in a hippopotamus’ mouth are referred to as tusks. Interestingly, these tusks are made of the same material as an elephant’s tusk - ivory resting beneath layers of dentin and enamel. However, hippopotamus ivory is known to be denser and have a thicker layer of dentin and enamel, making it more challenging to work with than elephant ivory. Male hippos tend to have much larger tusks than females, with some reaching up to 50 cm in length.

While it is legal to trade hippo tusk products in South Africa, exporting these products is prohibited.

Blue Spalted Beech

Spalted beech is a natural type of wood that has been aged for several years. When the aging environment is ideal, the wood develops stunning patterns throughout. After being cut and dried, only the finest pieces are chosen for stabilization and in this case, a blue dye is added to enhance its beauty. We source our beech-wood from international locations where the wood is carefully forested, aged, and stabilized to ensure the best possible quality.

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Design Archive


This ring forms part of the Bezalel Atelier Design Archive — a collection of designs from earlier chapters of our journey.
These rings were once part of our core offering and played an important role in shaping who we are today.
Each piece reflects a season of exploration, material innovation, and learning.
While these designs are no longer part of our current offering, we preserve them as part of our story — a record of where we have been, and how our commitment to quality, durability, and craftsmanship continues to evolve.
Because what we make
— and what we choose not to make anymore —
is always personal.

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