What is tortoiseshell? How much does a turtle cost?

Recently, 38 suspected tortoiseshell specimens were seized in Guangxi, which is said to be worth millions. Tortoiseshell is a national second-class protected animal. And why are tortoiseshell so valuable? Let's look at this problem.

Tortoiseshell has been loved by nobles since ancient times. It is regarded as a rare treasure by the royal family and a symbol of longevity. I believe many people also want to have tortoiseshell in their homes to ward off evil spirits. How much does tortoiseshell cost?

The price of deep-sea tortoiseshell is higher than that of shallow sea tortoiseshell. Appearance and Integrity: The price of a specimen is higher than the value of a single shell. Pattern and blood color: blood color sufficient pattern beautiful value is relatively high.

Generally speaking, there are many people collecting specimens, but turtle shells seem to have no use unless they are made into similar handicrafts.

Tortoise shells 80 cm long are relatively large and rare. According to market prices, it is about 7000-8000.

How much does tortoiseshell cost?

1. Tortoise specimen

Valuation: 3800-3800

Specifications: L57cm

2. Tortoise specimen

Specifications: Length 56 cm wide 40 cm

Price: 3300.00 yuan

3. Tortoise specimen

Specifications: Head and tail length 113cm, back radian width 83cm

Price: $18000.

4. Tortoise specimen

Specifications: 50*66 cm

Price:6800

Of course, tortoiseshell prices are not the same, but also to see the quality. However, the market is not allowed to sell.

Tortoise turtle is a relatively rare turtle species, belonging to marine animals, all of its turtle pieces can be captured as medicinal, people often go not tortoises turtle, resulting in a significant decline in the number of tortoises, the value is also increasing. If you want to buy a hawksbill turtle in the market, you need to know its market price before you can buy a hawksbill turtle at a similar price.

Many friends are asking what kind of thing tortoiseshell is. What we call tortoiseshell is a kind of jewelry. In the international jewelry world, tortoiseshell, pearls, amber and coral are listed as the four organic jewelry. Tortoiseshell jewelry is processed from tortoiseshell shell back, colorful tortoiseshell shell, patterns, easy to use hot pressing method for molding, can also be cut on the lathe molding, is the production of jewelry boxes, snuff boxes and knife handles, cufflinks and other inlaid materials, its products and ivory products belong to the same grade, very precious. In the eyes of Orientals, tortoiseshell has been a symbol of good luck and longevity since ancient times, and has been loved by royal families, rich families and even the general public.

Tortoiseshell tortoises are generally not kept as pets, and only specimens of tortoiseshell tortoises are sold on the market, which are mainly used to process jewelry products. Large tortoiseshell specimens can be sold for nearly 20,000 yuan, and small ones can also be sold for more than 8000 yuan. Many people think turtle species like tortoiseshell are not threatened with extinction because they have long lifespans, long genitals and high reproduction rates. But tortoiseshell, like other sea turtles, has a very low survival rate.

Driven by huge interests, many people ignored legal constraints and flocked to tortoiseshell. The preparation process of tortoiseshell specimens is very shocking. In order to keep the processed tortoiseshell in good condition, the living hole processing method is often adopted. The hole is dug from the bottom of the tortoiseshell tail, the meat and internal organs are taken out at one time and dried, and then cotton is stuffed into the tortoiseshell body, and the hole in the tail is sewn up. Finally, the specimen is made. Tortoise shells often die when hollowed out, and processors hear a dull, heart-rending roar. The little editor just wants to say that although tortoiseshell is beautiful, life is more valuable.

Why is tortoiseshell so valuable?

Tortoiseshell commonly known as "thirteen scales", also known as longevity turtle, in ancient Chinese mythology known as Xuanwu, is one of the four mythical animals in China. Tortoiseshell's scales are crystal clear, noble and elegant. It has the reputation of "sea gold" in ancient China. Since ancient times, it has been regarded as auspicious and happy things, representing nobility and holiness, and has a strong meaning of avoiding evil. Tortoiseshell is recognized as one of the four organic gemstones juxtaposed with pearls, amber and coral in the international jewelry industry.

It is understood that tortoiseshell belongs to reptile turtle family a rare marine animal, fierce sex, mainly living in southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean and other tropical and subtropical oceans. Due to the colorful and beautiful patterns of tortoiseshell, horny plates can be made into decorations and medicines, so in recent years they have become illegal targets for smugglers. At present, tortoiseshell has been included in the national second-class key protected animals.

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