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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Pink Ivory is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameBerchemia zeyheri
Janka hardness3,230 lbf
Average dried weight65 lb/ft³
Best fitCarving
Overview
Why choose Pink Ivory?
Pink Ivory is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Southern Africa. It is useful when the project calls for carving, veneers, inlay, knife handles, billiard cues, chessmen, and other turned objects
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameBerchemia zeyheri
DistributionSouthern Africa
ShrinkageRadial: 4.8%, Tangential: 7.2%, Volumetric: 12.1%, T/R Ratio: 1.5
DurabilityRated as durable to very durable regarding decay resistance, Pink Ivory is said to have excellent weathering characteristics: though it is seldom used in applications where this would be an issue.
Pink Ivory colour, grain, and figure
Expect pink Ivory ranges in color from a pale brownish pink, to a bright, almost neon pink, to a deep red. Typically the most valuable pieces of Pink Ivory are a vibrant pink.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is straight to interlocked; fine, even texture with good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, pink Ivory has a pronounced blunting effect on cutting edges, and it’s fairly difficult to work in board form. Tearout can occur on figured or quartersawn sections during planing.
Besides the standard health risks associated with any type of wood dust, no further health reactions have been associated with Pink Ivory.
Pink Ivory should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Pink Ivory
Best projects
Carving, veneers, inlay, knife handles, billiard cues, chessmen, and other turned objects
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying Pink Ivory from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
Live edge slabs
Use when the customer cares more about slab format and visual impact than this exact species.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
Pink Ivory FAQ
What is Pink Ivory best used for?
Pink Ivory is best considered for carving, veneers, inlay, knife handles, billiard cues, chessmen, and other turned objects. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Pink Ivory beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell Pink Ivory?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.