Thank you, thank you, thank you!! The knife just arrived at my office. The anchors look wonderful....more detailed than I had imagined you might be able to do considering the area to work on. I am thrilled with the knife and will be so pleased to present it to my groom on our wedding day. " SS

"Customer friendly - Great Customer Service - Nice People" WF

"My dad was so tickled with that knife. My mom was always the one in charge of his ‘special’ gifts – the kids have always bought him books and such. To have such a personalized gift absolutely delighted him – he’s like a kid with a new baseball glove. Thank you again for your help and for such a beautiful knife." CH

"Thank you the piece looks great. My wife loved it." HC

"Service was excellent and dealing with this merchant was a pleasure. They run a first rate operation." LD

"Thank you so very much for your time and effort to make such a wonderful gift. The box is beautiful and you chose the perfect piece of ivory! I will not hesitate to refer people to your website." AD

"I had an overall excellent experience with Ancient Ivories and expect to purhase from them again." B O'H

"Beautiful Piece!" Eva T

"Everything's great!" TG

"The stand for my whale's tooth arrived today and it is a work of art! Many thanks for producing such a nice item. Thanks again for some outstanding work." MC

"the knife arrived today - it's perfect - i just love it and know that it will be cherished - thanks so much -Sue

"The seller was very congenial to deal with and we discussed through email exactly what I wanted back and forth, and the product(a scrimshaw pendant)that I wanted was created to my satisfaction. Creation of the product was much quicker than I expected and delivery was fast. I would HIGHLY recommended Ancient Ivory Studios." MF

"Exquisite workmanship, an heirloom that I will be proud to leave for future generations." AT

"Just wanted to let you know I received the ring on Saturday, and I am absolutely thrilled with it! It is just what I wanted." CM

"True artist!" KR

"Received belt buckle. It was beautiful just what I wanted.Thank you for all of your extra effort." PR

"Thank you for your speedy service and the quality merchandise. My brother enjoyed his gift." SLP

"They provide high quality service and products. Youre never an order number, youre treated personally. Workmanship is excellent, as always; and youll never be disappointed." AT

"I would recommend Ancient Ivories to anyone looking for that special keepsake. Marvin is a wonderful craftsman who produces beautiful work in a timely manner. He takes every step necessary to make sure the customer is satisfied. It was a pleasure working with Marvin and Ancient Ivories." DS

"Thank you for the rapid work which is simply exquisite! The detail was quite astonishing!" AT

"I got excellent personal service at the last minute. The item was high quality and excellent craftmanship." GK

"Fantastic!! At Christmas time they were able to get a custom order out in less than three days. Will definely use them again." JS

"I was extremely pleased with the ease of ordering, It was for a gift, and while I did not see the product, the recipient was very happy with the merchandise. The shipper allowed me to change a message with no problem, and was very helpful. I received an immediate email confirmation of my order, as well as a confirmation of my change. I would order from this merchant again if they had an item I wanted. I was well satisfied, and would definitely recommend them for their promptness, courtesy and price." VC

"My husband was very surprised and pleased with his knife. He really liked the fact that he and his buddy were fishing in the scene, too. That was the finishing touch , thank you for adding them. He can't wait to show the knife to all his fishing friends." LM

"The money clip was a huge hit! He was really amazed at what a great job you did on the detail of his boat. So much so that I would like to order a sailing knife from you as well, with the same art." NH

"Merchant was concerned enough to call me personally to ask if I wanted to save some money on an option I chose. Very nice individual. Quality is wonderful. The object I purchased is gorgeous!! Thanks" TA

"Just wanted to let you know my order arrived. Thank you so much, you did an awesome job with the picture of the boat it is better than I thought it would be. The knife is beautiful. I will definitely recommend you to my friends." RW

"Got the knives today and they are beautiful. We try to give unusual gifts and your finely crafted products fit the bill to a T (whatever that means)." MK

"The Holidays wouldn’t be right if my wife didn’t at least get one of your fine pieces of jewelry for a present." DG

"I received my knives in good order and thought I'd shoot you a short note to let you know how pleased I am. You provide a product using great material and workmanship at a very reasonable price. I will be ordering again in the future. Thanks again." RW

"I just wanted to say thanks. I've never been more pleased with a purchase of scrimshaw than with the money clip I got from you." RH

"Hello, I must tell you that you are an incredibly ethical business man, and in today's world that is rare. Thanks again" BT

"Thank you doesn't seem enough to let you know how much I appreciate the time and effort you have put into our collaborative effort at creating the historic drama of the Essex on the whale's tooth. I recieved the package today. As I opened it, I must tell you it was like opening a Christmas present when I was a child. The only difference was it was more than I had hoped for. Your artistic skill and craftsmanship are outstanding. The tooth tells the accurate story of what happened on the day the whale rammed the Essex. The stove whale boat with all of the detail you included; the angry whale attacking the bark; and the Essex as it actually appeared that moment are all captured." GS

"A real pleasure! Have ordered from them before and will continue to do so. Very attentive to detail and professional. Responds quickly to questions." JD

"I received my amulet last week and wanted to tell you how much I love it. Subtle, beautiful and sits just perfectly. The first day I wore it several co-workers admired it." AB

"Just wanted you to know how lovely the knife is...I know my son will love it and I thank you so very much!" BVS

"Received the Highland Light display item todayin the mail. It turned out great. Thank you for your help on this idea & quick response to get it here in advance of my deadline." GB

"My experience with Ancient Ivories Studios has been excellent. You are always treated in a professional manner and questions are answered promptly. This vendor goes out of his way to assure your satisfaction. Highly recommended" GS

"I picked up the knife from the Post Office today. It is stunning! The scrimshaw is magnificent and the dragon, especially, is better than I thought you would be able to do given the small space you have to work in. The quality of the ivory is also outstanding and the overall affect is superb. My wife, who isn’t really a knife person, was also very impressed and really liked it." LW

"I received the the knife today...EXCELLENT!!!" WW

"High quality material with excellent craftsmanship. Arrived quickly and well packaged. Will definitely order from Ancient Ivories Studios again!" JD

"This is a wonderful merchant. I was so pleased with the outcome -- it was a perfect, personalized gift." NH

"This is a wonderful excuse for using my new pen! Thank you so much for the quality of your product, as well as for your consideration and follow-up. These are absolutely beautiful, and a joy to hold as well." JW

"The tooth is just great. Workmanship and artistry outstanding. I am sure that I will be ordering another." JC

"I received everything today and they are just beautiful. I can't wait to give it to him. Thanks. I love them." BB

"I must admit of all the ancient ivory I am fortunate to possess your piece is the loveliest, rarest and most prized piece in my collection. I will use it every day with pride and much satisfaction." JF

"The astrolabe pendant is even more wonderful than I imagined; it is such a unique piece! Thank you so much. I am thrilled." JS

"The pendant came today, and it's just beautiful. There's something very special about ivory. And, like you, I only buy recovered ivory -- never new." SP

"Received a beautifully scrimshawed knife of fossilized walrus ivory in a timely fashion. Nice work." MW

"WOW!! The knife is more beautiful than I thought. It is just super - a wonderful piece. My friends will be very envious. You do great work all my sailing buddies will be seeing this knife for sure. A real show stopper. Thank you so much." AM

"My wife was extremely pleased. Excellent service and high quality products! I look forward to making future purchases." SC

"This is a wonderful merchant to do business with, very cooperative and responsive. My order was delivered with alacrity and was exactly as expected when it arrived. Very beautiful jewelry. I will definitely order from this merchant again." CS

"Very friendly and good quality material. I would definitely buy from them again (and plan to)." JD

"Very professional I highly recommend." LC

"I received my pendant today and want to tell you how incredibly beautiful it is. You made it exactly how I described it, and better than the picture. The bi-colors are fabulous. Many thanks for this lovely piece." BT

"Excellent resource. Very prompt service and high quality." DB

"Ancient Ivories is extremely consumer friendly. They communicate with the customer constantly to make sure that the final product is exactly what the customer wants!" DA

"Excellent - My second purchase and I'm even more pleased with this latest knife. Highly recommend." DB

"The studios communicated with me well, answered questions promptly, and delivered a full week before the promised date." WU

"Very impressed with both product and swift shipment. Would highly recommend site." MF

"Marvin went out of his way during the busy holiday season to rush my order, an anniversary gift for my wife. The pendant is beautiful, my wife loves it, and buying it from Ancient Ivories was a pleasure." DM

"I was very pleased with the product and its delivery. Highly recommend this merchant." DB

"Just received LNP. Magnificent. Many thanks. Mahalo." RB

"I had the likeness of my boat inscribed on one side of the handle of a wine opener w/the boat name in ancient Greek lettering on the other. Marvin did a great job and I would use his services in the future. I recommend him and his work." JV

"Ancient Ivories filled a last-minute, pre-Christmas order quickly. However, they did miss the shipping deadline which wasn't surprising given the Christmas rush. Nonetheless, Ancient Ivories notified me that they would be one day late in shipping, but that they would FEDEX the gift to me at their expense. It arrived on Christma Eve, in time to be put under the Christmas tree. Ancient Ivories is an excellent vendor and one that I would give my highest recommendation. The craftsmanship and care that went into producing my dad's scrimshaw knife is remarkable." RB

"They did an outstanding job producing a one-of-a kind keepsake. I left the majority of the decision making up to the merchant and their experience. They listened to my concerns and produced exactly what I wanted. The finished product is perfect!" DD

"The work was great and the shipping more than timely. I was very pleased." SR

"Received my pendant yesterday--it is as lovely as I expected it to be--The mammoth ivory is gorgeous--a real heirloom piece that my four daughters will get to fight over when I'm gone!!!---My only regret is that I have to put it under the Christmas tree now and pretend to be surprised when I open it Christmas morning!--Thanks so much for a beautiful work of art." BE

"I am currently in receipt of the North Siberian amulet that I ordered from you last week, and which arrived safely on Saturday. What a beautiful piece of work. Thank you! I am very pleased that I made the purchase, and I can already tell you that you will have a repeat customer in me. It has already become quite a treasure, and I expect that its personal value will only increase over time, and with wear." CL

"Ancient Ivories was readily accessible both by email and by phone and pleasantly answered all of my questions. I placed a very custom order which was professionally handled, artfully crafted and speadily delivered. I am very happy with my final product and would highly recommend this company." BMS

"I just got the second knife. It is beautiful. You were absolutely right , it didnt need a thing extra. If you could find pieces like that for all the rest of the knives I send you, I would be very happy." JH

"I just want to take a moment to let you know that my wife absolutely loved the Koryak Talisman." DG

"The necklace was received very quickly and was as described on the web site. Very nice merchant to do business with." WT

"I got it this weekend...I LOVE IT!!!! Thank you again." LD

"Our rings arrived and you’re right- they’re absolutely gorgeous! We love them and couldn’t have hoped for anything more." JL

"Marvin was very helpful in educating me in the advantages and disadvantages of rare ivory materials and proper care and handling. His craftmanship is first rate and he is easy to talk with to get just what you desire made." JR

"Great place to do business...very happy with product." JH

"I was very pleased with my shopping experience with Ancient Ivories Studios. I would highly recommend them." SFS

"This is just to say how thrilled I am with the 7 necklaces I've purchased recently. One was given as a gift, the other 6 I've kept. This ivory is truly a remarkable material, and you do it full justice with your designs. I have to stop buying these now before I go broke, but I just wanted to let you know how much I treasure these pieces, and how much I appreciate the skill that has gone into creating them." ES

"You certainly did not disappoint me. The ring is BEAUTIFUL..Thank you so much. CP

"This merchant had the most excellent customer service and communication. They were efficient, they were polite, and it was easy to place an order with them. The product I received was exceptional. I am very pleased." LF

"Ancient Ivories is an on-line store that feels like you've walked into a craftsman's studio 100 years ago. I chatted via e-mail with the designer and got exactly what I wanted, promptly, customized to my taste, using top quality materials. I know few other places in this make-it-fast-and-cheap world where you can get that kind of service and commitment to excellence. On a scale of one to ten, I give them one hundred. Thanks." JS

"I received the knife! It is so beautiful, I am so pleased, and I know it is childish but I can't wait show it off to two of my home boys at the yacht club. They always seem to have the best of everything, but not when it comes to knives...Once again thanks so much." MW

"I have to gush about Ancient Ivories Studios. They are wonderful!!!! From my very first inquiry, to the special order design I was seeking, I couldn't have asked for a better merchant to work with. I ordered a gorgeous ivory money clip for my boyfriend for Christmas...and I procrastinated and waited till Dec. 17th....not only did I receive it 2 days later in time for Christmas, but the designer was the most pleasant man...knowledgeable, kind, considerate and helpful with the design I wanted. I would recommend this merchant to anyone who wants that special unique gift to last a lifetime of memories...Thank you Ancient Ivories Studio." KG

"I thought the communication was so superior that I think his method of customer service should be the online standard. I enjoyed doing business with Ancient Ivories." LW

"It is the most beautiful piece of art work that I own.... the tooth itself is wonderful and the scrimshaw is beyond words. The boat and the lighthouse with the sun and anchor is just so real I can't believe that is possible to do this on such a curved surface! It is way more than I imagined. Truly a wonderful work of art. may be you were born a 100 years to late, as my favorite singer says. Thank you so much for such a personnel piece of art that means so much to me. MW

"Thank you for a great job , my husband will long enjoy your art." KD

"Outstanding service. Quick response, products exceeded expectations." ST

"Excellent! Will probably do more business with them in the future." MK

"Customer Service at its best!" JA

"The custom California Poppy Hope Pendant arrived just as I was settling my wife in after arriving home from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. I felt she needed a boost so I did not wait until her birthday to give it to her. I wish you could have seen the look on her face. It would have been worth every cent if the pendant had cost a million dollars. Rest assured this will not be the last order I place with Ancient Ivories Studios. Sincerely thankful." DG

"I picked up the knife yesterday, and it is so wonderful. I can hardly wait to give it on Christmas. It's just great, more than I could of hoped for. My wife says that all she gets when she orders anything on line is the wrong color or size. Thanks so much. I will get with you after the first of the year on something for me." MW

"Please accept a belated thank you for the wonderful pocketknife that you designed for my father. He loved it and has had a great time showing it to his friends. The extra time and energy that you took to make it a design that was specific to my father's hobbies was greatly appreciated. My only complaint is that I am afraid that the knife has created a "gift benchmark" that will be impossible to reach again! Thank you again for your thoughtfulness." JW

"Lovely work, beautiful detail, and a pleasure to work with." AH

"It is lovely, and I appreciate getting it so quickly. Your artwork is exquisite, and I am pleased with the knife as well." DM

"As mentioned to Ancient Ivories Studios in my first communication with them, I came across their site quite by accident. The focus and style of their work attracted me immediately, and I made a purchase that day. I will also mention that I normally do not buy over the internet. I could not have asked for better service, nor a higher quality product. I value skill, knowledge and professionalism in any endeavor, and all three were well demonstrated to me by the Ancient Ivories staff. Questions which I sent via e-mail a few days after receiving my order to Ancient Ivories were answered quickly and throughly. They impress me as people who care, and I would without hesitation recommend their site and their work to anyone looking for something special. As mentioned to them in my e-mail confirming receipt of my order, I will most certainly become a repeat customer. In your rating system they truly do deserve the category of excellent. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to submit my commentary." CL

"Thanks. The work is excellent. A few problems with the US Postal Service but I saw that Marvin already found a solution for it. I wouldn't 'probably' order from Ancient Ivories Studios but 'certainly' again." MS

"The ordering process and service was unbelievable! Not only does this studio take their customers' satisfaction very seriously, they communicate throughout the ordering process. I felt as though I was their only customer." AV

"Great guy to work with. He stayed in touch while he worked on my knife and it came out great." CE

"Excellent quality of work. Prompt execution. Superb materials. Highly recommended." RF

"Not only do they provide excellent service, the communication is tremendous too! And the product/craftsmanship is excellent. I'll order from Ancient Ivories Studios again!" SM

"The pen I ordered made from fossilized walrus ivory was beautiful, and the owners are very cooperative--they went out of their way to send me the pen quickly." LP

"They handled the sale excellently. I would do business with them again without hesitation." JD

"The support is a lot better than I expected. I was expecting the usual company that refuses to change your order unless you can void the whole thing and start over. I found a very cooperative and flexible company. Thanks guys :)" JS

"..a uniquely beautiful piece of work that made a wonderful anniversary gift for my wife. I'm very pleased." DG

"Ancient Ivories went out of their way during the busy holiday season to rush my order. The pendant is beautiful, my wife loves it, and buying it from Ancient Ivories was a pleasure." DM

"Very impressed with both product and quick shipment. Would highly recommend site." MF

"Ancient Ivories stayed in contact with me from the receipt of my order until I received the order. First rate folks!" EBS

"A OK,it's just perfect. Thank you so very much." SM

"The studios communicated with me well, answered questions promptly, and delivered before the promised date." WU

"Extremely prompt and knowledgable service. I feel like I am working with a craftsman here, not a salesman." SC

"Beautiful and easy-to-use site, plus outstanding customer service." PA

"I was so impressed with the handling of my order and the item that I ordered is just beautiful. I will buy from this dealer again." JM

"Superb service in every respect - lots of extra effort on custom order." SC

"The piece I ordered was beautiful! It arrived very quickly, and I will place more orders with Ancient Ivories." NW

"Ancient Ivories Studios produces outstanding unique and distinctive jewelry. They are very professional and great to do business with. They have my highest recommendation." HG

"All the items I ordered were better than expected. I have told many people about this web site. I will purchase items again." MN

"Thank you for giving me the chance to deal with a complete staff of professionals. The transaction was great from start to finish. Actually, the "excellent" rating is not a high enough rating. Simply wonderful." MB