Paleozoic to Cenozoic or just plain Jurassic – whatever your era, we’ve unearthed stunning pieces of primordial design.
By Purnima Shrinivas
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Trilobite Collectible In A Nodule:
Trilobite Collectible In A Nodule: A Flexicalymene trilobite fossil in a rock: finely dusted with limonite crystals dating to the Ordovician period – who knew 465-million-year-old animal fossils come so well-preserved and detailed? theevolutionstore.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Cave Bear Jaw:
Cave Bear Jaw: Leave it to the palaeontologists to unearth maxillae of an extinct animal species from the Pleistocene period. 10,000 years old and traceable to Russia’s Ural Mountains, this fine and minimally restored fragment of a cave bear jawbone – with a canine and incisors intact – will give any collector serious envy. theevolutionstore.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Fossilised Coral Ring:
Fossilised Coral Ring: Natural, organic and sustainable, this one-of-a-kind fossilised coral ring in sterling silver, handcrafted by American designer Kirsten Muenster, is worth coveting, serious conversation-starter potential notwithstanding. kirstenmuensterjewelry.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Raw Agate Coasters:
Raw Agate Coasters: Taking ancient Brazilian Agate in its raw, naturally veined form and gilding the edges with sterling silver or gold, these Lumino coasters are an artsy amalgamation of past and present. Each piece retains the complexity and drama of the original structure and dazzles at the ends, adding an organic appeal to the table, even when lying around unused. rablabs.com, bloomingdales.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Silver Ammonite Napkin Rings:
Silver Ammonite Napkin Rings: Crispy white linen and gleaming silver platters; bright pewter pitchers and dark wooden placemats; beaten sterling silver napkin rings showcasing ammonites from more than a million years ago. These are a few of our favourite things. ospreylondon.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Petrified Wood Side Table:
Petrified Wood Side Table: An accent side table or a retro-modern sculpture – regardless of how you showcase this 25-million-year-old petrified tree stump, sourced from submerged Indonesian forests, it’ll take the earthiness quotient of your cozy chalet or rustic retreat up several notches. thesofaandchair.co.uk
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Dinosaur Bone Cufflinks:
Dinosaur Bone Cufflinks: If the recent Jurassic World movie has left you wishing you could come close to the real creatures, you’re in a bit of luck – no, we’re not talking full-fledged dinosaurs returning from extinction, but rather 100-million-year-old Apatosaurus bone fossils in a sterling silver cufflink format for the gentleman collector. littletreasury.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Devonian Fossil Wine Rack:
Devonian Fossil Wine Rack: For a discerning oenophile, a zesty, full-bodied Bordeaux may make the perfect one-night stand but a contemporary wine bottle rack crafted out of marble fossils from the Devonian period and embedded with ammonites and orthoceras specimens will always be a trusted friend. thefossilstore.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Fossilised Ammonite Tray:
Fossilised Ammonite Tray: Get a fancy party rolling with this multicoloured and polished oval tray crafted from natural ammonite fossils. Hors d’oeuvres optional. onekingslane.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Madagascan Ammonite Necklace:
Madagascan Ammonite Necklace: No matter the lore, the reign of ammonite fossils in jewellery continues, and bearing ample testimony to the trend is this stunning necklace, comprising five 135-million-year- old Madagascan ammonites in a deep sterling silver setting. notonthehighstreet.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Mammoth Tooth Necklace:
Mammoth Tooth Necklace: Add panache to your male accessory wardrobe with this statement pendant showcasing a rare 10,000-year-old fossilised woolly mammoth tooth encased within a sterling silver shield. Classy and polished, we know! williamhenry.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Ammonite and Leather Bracelet:
Ammonite and Leather Bracelet: This gorgeous triple-wrap, braided leather bracelet highlights an eye-catching ancient Madagascan Ammonite, and only needs a flaunt-worthy occasion. PS: Supposedly, ammonites bring luck, prosperity and health, but it’d be more fun just to wear it and expect all that goodness. nina-nguyen.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Framed Fish Fossil:
Framed Fish Fossil: No hammers, chisels, scalpels or needles, but we’ve spotted a fine specimen called Priscacara liops. Turns out, it’s an Eocene-era small fossil fish, roughly 50 million years old and in immaculate condition within a frame. Hang it. Appreciate it. And wait for the envious glances to roll in. greenriverstone.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Fossilised Wood Bookends:
Fossilised Wood Bookends: Meticulously crafted from a 100-million-year-old petrified wood block, this pair of bookends shows clear, uneven and natural growth rings – time-worn, tested and a perfect add-on to that vintage book collection on the shelf. tomdixon.net
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Russian Ammonite Pyrite Collectible:
Russian Ammonite Pyrite Collectible: The glazed exterior and cross-sectional view of this lustrous Rondiceras ammonite preserved in golden pyrite is beautiful, brilliant and unusual. You are going to harangue yourself for not investing in this fascinating find from the Jurassic period. thefossilstore.com
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Fossil Fuelled: 16 Prehistoric Design Objects.
Daisy Ammonite Décor Object:
Daisy Ammonite Décor Object: Originating in the Mahajanga province of Madgascar, this weighty, 2-part Madagascan Daisy flower ammonite from the mid-Cretaceous period is perfectly cut, polished and lined with spectacular crystals – the hunt for a piece of prime quality and rare beauty ends here. fossilera.com
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