Fossils – Hot Trends In Home Decor
There is a growing trend in interior decorating. Fossils are showing up in homes and offices in the U.S. and around the world. Large display fossil pieces, tile inlays, and table ware are just a few ways that fossils are being used in home decorating.
At the recent Denver Fossil, Gem, and Mineral Show I couldn’t help but listen with wonder as dealer after dealer reported the furious buying of large fossil specimens for Japanese homes and businesses. It seems that the Japanese are not only fascinated with these ancient relics, they want them for art pieces.
One dealer reported that he had received an amazing figure for a reconstructed fish from the Green River Formation near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The specimen had been found in a quarry, prepared by a second party, purveyed by a third and will eventually be delivered to its new Japanese home. A great deal for all parties!
Artists, too, are benefiting from the Japanese excitement over fossils. An artist who regularly uses ammonites and orthoceras in her objects d’arte creations recently told us she had been approached by a Japanese dealer who was negotiating to buy 50 of her art pieces.
Fossil Table Ware
Americans are putting another spin on fossil art. Besides the many wonderful display items that come From Morocco, there are plates and serving bowls that will be decorating many dinner tables throughout the United States. These unique pieces add a warm earthiness to the meal; and their colors are as yummy as the culinary dishes they serve up!
Large Display Pieces
Continue this earthy motif to the living room. There you’ll find coffee and end tables carved and polished from the black and white, orthoceras-filled matrix that comes from Moroccan deserts. Plaques of specimens come in all sizes and include specimens ranging from ancient trilobites and brittlestars to polished ammonites and orthoceras. Prices have a wide range, too, so watch out! If you take the time to shop around, you can find some great deals!
Fossil Counter Tops, And Fossil Tiles
Recently a new craze in “permanent decorating” is also making the scene in the U.S. Concrete kitchen counters are known for their easy durability and beauty. But inlay them with fossil ammonites and you have a counter that is out of this world beautiful AND one-of-a-kind! Bathroom tiles set with orthoceras create a memory of the watery environment these ancient creatures called home.
If you are a fossil-lover and just can’t find one more empty space to add to your collection, think about these new alternatives for home d
About the Author
Want to see what the buzz is all about? Find fossil
home decor items at www.fossilicious.com
. Learn more about
fossils
at http://www.fossils-facts-and-finds.com
2007 Tucson Gem Show Fossils
|
|
20X30MM Natural Ammonite Fossil Shell Gem Pendant 1PCS $6.99 |
|
|
1.33 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $9.99 |
|
|
8.32 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $26.65 |
|
|
GEM Transparent EMERALD(BERYL) on marble matrix -EM010 $38.00 |
|
|
5.11 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA NATURAL AMMOLITE AMMONITE $9.99 |
|
|
1.6lb,GEM Transparent EMERALD(BERYL) on marble -EM020 $85.00 |
|
|
9.78 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA NATURAL AMMOLITE AMMONITE $46.00 |
|
|
261g,GEM Transparent EMERALD(BERYL) on marble -EM009 $37.00 |
|
|
Natural Spiral Rainbow Ammonite Fossil,Gem Stone b6932 $39.99 |
|
|
Ammonite fossil polished with gem ammolite Madagascar $8.99 |
|
|
w53478 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
s94093 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $7.00 |
|
|
w51533 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 23X11mm #11598 $5.07 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 16X8mm #11599 $3.82 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 22X13mm #11600 $4.02 |
|
|
s92091 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 22X17mm #11601 $5.50 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 54X9mm #11602 $4.25 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 18X14mm #11603 $1.84 |
|
|
Colorful Spiral Ammonite Fossil,Rainbow Gem Stone b6958 $17.99 |
|
|
Khaki Spiral Ammonite Fossil,Gem Stone b6920 $19.99 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 13X9mm #11604 $3.13 |
|
|
j88740 Multi-gem ammonite fossil golden tiger eye pendant $7.00 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 10X8mm #11605 $1.84 |
|
|
s1856 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $7.00 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 22X11mm #11606 $5.50 |
|
|
Charming CARVED Fossils Ammonites Pendant,Gem(P342) $0.99 |
|
|
s1886 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 14X12mm #11607 $18.50 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 14X8mm #11608 $2.84 |
|
|
Charming CARVED Fossils Ammonites Pendant,Gem(H137) $0.99 |
|
|
Charming CARVED Fossils Ammonites Pendant,Gem(H134) $0.99 |
|
|
Charming Carved Ammonites Fossils Pendant,Gem $0.99 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 20X20mm #11609 $1.84 |
|
|
w57014 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $6.00 |
|
|
11.12 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $9.99 |
|
|
2.19 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $9.99 |
|
|
12.60 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $24.06 |
|
|
12.13 Cts WORLD RARE NATURAL GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $9.99 |
|
|
1.6LB,Gem grade SPHALERITE w/ QUARTZ&chalcopyrite-S021 $116.00 |
|
|
w43158 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
w43245 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
1 1/2″ RED FLASH AMMOLITE GEM! AMMONITE FOSSIL 39mm $9.99 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 19X9mm #11515 $2.25 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 29X14mm #11516 $5.50 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 19X7mm #11517 $4.25 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 19X14mm #11590 $4.25 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 16X12mm #11518 $1.76 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 14X13mm #11591 $1.51 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 17X9mm #11592 $1.51 |
|
|
s2028 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $6.00 |
|
|
Repaired Spiral Ammonite Fossil,Gem Stone b6922 $15.99 |
|
|
Huge Spiral Ammonite Fossil,Gem Stone b6924 $44.99 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 14X13mm #11593 $5.50 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 16X16mm #11594 $1.84 |
|
|
Spiral Ammonite Fossil,Rainbow Gem Stone b5296 $9.99 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 14X11mm #11595 $5.50 |
|
|
37mm Rare GREEN & RED Gem Ammolite AMMONITE FOSSIL $45.00 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 31X12mm #11596 $5.50 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 15X11mm #11597 $0.98 |
|
|
w50005 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
s2129 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $7.00 |
|
|
Gem Quality Madagascar Ammonite Fossil-D735 $10.99 |
|
|
Gem Quality Madagascar Ammonite Fossil 308 $15.99 |
|
|
w50268 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
s97513 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
Rare Ammolite /Ammonite Freeform Gem 20X10mm #11610 $0.98 |
|
|
w57104 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $6.00 |
|
|
s2206 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $7.00 |
|
|
w57123 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $7.00 |
|
|
.8oz. Rainbow Spiral Ammonite Fossil Specimen/Gem Stone b9308 $9.99 |
|
|
s2234 Ammonite fossil multi-gem pendant $6.00 |
|
|
Charming CARVED Fossils Ammonites Pendant,Gem(P332) $0.99 |
|
|
56mm FIRE&ICE AMMOLITE GEM! AMMONITE FOSSIL $40.00 |
|
|
10.42 Cts WORLD RARE GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $9.99 |
|
|
j87797 Multi-gem ammonite fossil pendant $7.00 |
|
|
w51250 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
12.56 Cts DAZZLING NATURAL GEM STONE FROM CANADA AMMOLITE AMMONITE $15.50 |
|
|
j87845 Multi-gem golden tiger eye ammonite fossil pendant $7.00 |
|
|
natural Spiral ammonite Fossil Gem Pendant,WITH CHAIN #1-16 $0.10 |
|
|
Exceptional Gem Complete Cretaceous Fossil Octopus, Lebanon. $600.00 |
|
|
s85718 Ammonite fossil multi-gem adjustable ring $7.00 |
|
|
3 15/16″ 550CT AMMONITE FOSSIL MABE PEARL NATURAL OPAL GEM 925 SILVER necklace $181.95 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 16×11 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 19×11 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 21×13 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 21×17 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 22×12 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 22×17 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 22×19 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 26×11 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 27×14 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 27×20 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 28×14 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 29×17 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 32×16 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 34×20 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite Freeform, Ammonite Gem, 37×19 mm. $0.97 |
|
|
Ammolite, Ammonite Gem, 12×10 mm. $0.97 |