15th Century and Earlier Natural Specimens

Truly a museum quality piece, this giant meteorite is a completely solid, natural Muonionalusta Meteorite sliced & polished which boasts its be...

A large and beautifully preserved fossilised tooth that once lined the mouth of the infamous prehistoric shark, the Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon). Measuring over 5 inches in hei...

Polished to a breath-taking finish and presented on an artistic wooden stand, this unique and beautiful piece displays a half geode. The edges of the geodes have been polished reveal...

An extremely large and beautifully preserved fossilised tooth that once lined the mouth of the infamous prehistoric shark, the Megalodon (Carcharocles megalodon). Measuring over 6 in...

A gorgeous Pink Phantom Quartz specimen from Hyderabad District, Telangana, featuring crystals of varying sizes that transition beautifully from clear, transparent Quartz to delicate...

Large Petrified Wood Specimen, Natural Sculptural Decorative Object An impressive natural specimen of petrified wood, distinguished by its beautifully preserved grain, organic conto...

Lustrous vibrant orange-yellow showy, sharp "Porcupine" calcite cluster. The calcites are perfectly terminated and damage free. Measures: Weight: 4.7 lbs, Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 8 in...

Carcharodontosaurus (Dinosaur) tooth in a glass display box From Tegana Formation, North Africa. Cretaceous Age 65 million years Carcharodontosaurus is one of the longest and heavi...

A fossilised rib bone of the herbivorous dinosaur, Triceratops, beautifully preserved, with exceptional bone quality and the remarkably preserved bite marks of the infamous scavenger...

An exceptionally preserved fossil crab identified as Galene granulifera, dating to the Pliocene Epoch and originating from the uncommon fossil locality of Taiwan. Unlike many fossil crustacean specimens that are preserved in relief, this example has been expertly prepared and mounted in three dimensions, allowing full appreciation of the crab's natural form. The specimen displays all eight walking legs, both claws, and the complete carapace resting naturally on its original stone matrix. The detailed preservation highlights the distinctive anatomy of the species, including the textured shell surface, articulated limbs, and pincers. The natural stone matrix further enhances the presentation, creating a striking and scientifically significant display piece. Fossil crabs from Taiwan are encountered far less frequently than examples from more common fossil localities, making this specimen particularly desirable for collectors of fossils, natural history objects...

Immerse yourself in the splendour of this gleaming quartz sphere, featuring exquisite golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The sphere's flawlessly polished surface enhances the intr...

Rare complete fossil turtle shell from the Pleistocene period, identified as Trachemys platymarginata, an extinct freshwater slider turtle species found in Florida. This specimen com...

This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...

This exceptional Burmese amber specimen, dating back roughly 99 million years, offers a rare window into the ancient world. Known to collectors as a "men...

An exceptional specimen featuring a vivid pink Kunzite crystal partially covered by delicate white quartz, with fine calcite and mica accents adding texture and contrast. The Kunzite...

A beautiful Pink Calcite specimen from the famous Daye Mine, displaying large translucent crystals with soft peach-pink tones and excellent lustre. The intergrown crystal formations ...

An extraordinary specimen of double-terminated quartz from Missouri, USA, known as “dragon scale quartz” for its dramatic overlapping crystal formation and sculptural presence. The c...

This strikingly large chondrite meteorite featuring dramatic thumb-print impressions (regmaglypts) and a lustrous surface, is a rare and oriented natural sculpture from outer space....

This huge, Museum-quality Mesosaurus tooth is genuine, completely intact with no repairs and in pristine condition. This incredible specimen includes a display box for preservation a...

A very large split geode, the interior graced with the finest quality deep purple Uruguayan amethyst. The amethyst-lined stalactite walls of the ge...

The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...

Beautiful section of an amethyst geode, unusually thin in cross section and resembling a shell with gorgeous deep purple amethyst lining. Origin : Artigas, Uruguay

An extremely large and sculptural piece of Libyan Desert Glass, a rare type of impact glass formed when a meteorite impacted in the eastern Sahara around 29 million years ago. This...

Oligocene Turtle Fossil, South Dakota This exceptional mounted turtle fossil originates from the Oligocene period (approximately 23–34 million years ago) and was unearthed in South D...

A magnificent, and particularly large meteorite sphere – weighing an impressive 4.5 kg – cut from the famous Aletai meteorite and etched to reveal the shimmering Widmanstätten patter...

A striking Vivianite specimen from Brazil displaying intensely coloured deep green crystals growing from a contrasting matrix. At its centre stands a prominent feature crystal, beaut...

A beautiful Smoky Quartz specimen from Switzerland featuring four highly transparent crystals with delicate smoky-brown tones growing naturally on a light-coloured matrix. The crysta...

This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...

Genuine Large Trilobite Plaque 250 million Year Bc Trilobite Form one of the Earliest Know groups of Arthropods Origin High Atlas Morroco

A Stunning Knobby Ammonite Fossil Specimen, About 93 Million Years Old ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This is a very bea...

This exceptional fossilized crab (Harpactocarcinus) originates from the Eocene period and was discovered in Monte Baldo, Italy. Measuring 4 inches in height, this well-preserved spec...

A magnificent cross-section from the famed pallasite meteorite, Seymchan, recovered in the Russian far east, and revealing the honeycomb-like structure characteristic of pallasites. ...

A spectacular and large tooth with lustrous grey surface contrasting with the bright-white coral encrustations. Once belonging to the most terrifying marine predator of the prehistor...

In 2016, large masses of the Sericho pallasite meteorite were acquired from villagers in Isiolo County, Kenya, marking its formal discovery. The olivine crystals range in colour from...

This perfectly preserved botanical fossil, with blossoming leaves and small berries, is a remarkable snapshot of life 50 million years ago. The branch, splitting into three main off...

The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...

Conlinoceras Tarrantense Ammonite Fossil, 90 to 100 Million Years Old. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.*** A rare and highly sought after ammonite for collectors. The a...

Explore the extraordinary allure of this mesmerizing quartz sphere, featuring stunning golden rutile inclusions from Brazil. The perfectly polished surface accentuates the intricate ...

An exceptional pair of matching Amethyst geodes from Uruguay, displaying intensely coloured deep purple crystals with remarkable lustre and sharp crystal peaks. Standing side by side...

A perfectly preserved botanical fossil with two leaves from the renowned Green River Formation, a remarkable snapshot of life 50 million years ago. This large example, with extraor...

This well preserved tooth is 40 to 34 million years old from the Late Eocene Period. Basilosaurus was first thought to be a reptile but was later identified as a genus of ancient cet...

A striking specimen of pyrite with hematite from Peru, featuring sharp triangular crystals with a fascinating mix of textures. Some surfaces are smooth and reflective, while others a...

This exceptional polished labradorite from Madagascar reveals a vibrant play of color, with radiant turquoise, green, and golden flashes dancing across its surface. The internal irid...

Three beautifully formed green cap tourmaline crystals, aesthetically composed on sparkling cleavelandite matrix. The central tourmaline crystals with crisp striations, and an intens...

An exceptional and highly sculptural specimen from the famed 'Dragon Scale Pocket', unearthed during a single, now legendary find in 2019 at the Sweetwater Mine. This dramatic cluste...

The amethyst geodes from Uruguay are mined from the same rock formation as their relatives just to the north across the border into southern Brazil and are igneous (volcanic) in orig...

Alethopteris &/or Neuropteris Fern Fossil Specimen, est 300 Million Years Old. Discovered in PA. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing soon.** This is a substantial fossil plate...

This authentic Carcharodontosaurus tooth represents a remarkable specimen from the Tegana Formation of North Africa, dating back approximately 65 million years to the Cretaceous peri...

A Gogotte Formation Of natural form, dating from the Oligocene period (30 Million years ago). Beguiling natural mineral formation, they are the result of calcium carbonate binding w...

Antique Large Solid Stone Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand Featuring Fascinating Ridged Surface Dimensions: 26"W X 5"D X 27.5"H

A very rare and exquisite table-top amethyst formation. The long fromation preserves a prominent golden calcite crystal on a bed of deep purple amethyst and is particularly sculptura...

An attractive Palaeolithic hand axe – an iconic tool of our early ancestors from the Lower Palaeolithic, with an old inscription revealing its early collection history. This elegant...

An ancient example of a red Imperial Porphyry fragment dating back as far as 1st century Ancient Rome. This is a rare and unusual worked example of this semi-precious stone which is ...

This Prehistoric fossilized ammonite is likely from Madagascar and thousands of years old. This fossil is free standing and could be used as a unique design element as a natural specimen...

A beautiful Cavansite specimen featuring vibrant electric-blue crystal spheres beautifully contrasted against creamy white Stilbite crystals. The intense blue colour immediately draw...

An exceptional specimen of golden pyrite from the famous Navajún Mine, La Rioja, Spain, featuring perfect cubes of different sizes beautifully distributed across the natural limeston...

The tooth of an adult Gorgosaurus, dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 67 million years old. This large beautifully preserved specimen has a rich brown enamel, near p...

An incredible amethyst formation with central calcite "arch" and calcite spear. Two special calcite formations are shown here; the first is a beautiful arch covered with a blanket...

A spectacular monolithic cross-section of the renowned Sericho meteorite, revealing the extraordinary crystalline structure unique to pallasite meteorites, with vibrant amber-coloure...

The tooth of an adult Tyrannosaurus Rex, dating to the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 67 million years old. This large beautifully preserved specimen has a rich brown enamel, ...