Gift Ideas - Fossils for Sale

Buried Treasure Fossils has a lot of fossils for sale and it is easy to get lost when shopping for a fossil gift. So, we will try to make your fossil gift shopping a bit easier. Below is a fossil catalog listing with links of our most popular fossils and may be the easiest way to find an exceptional gift for a family member, friend, or colleague. You will find our most popular shark teeth as well as our other most popular fossils including dinosaur, mosasaur, ammonite, trilobite, pine cone, star fish, fossil fish, and more. Click on the link below to go to the catalog of interest. Authenticity guaranteed.
If you have questions, give us a call (281-342-7129) or send us an e-mail @ btfossils@cs.com Click on link below to go to he catalog of interest.
- Fossil crab$1,650.00
An incredible fossil Horseshoe crab, Mesolimulus walchi, from Melmzetar, Solnhofen, Bavaria, Germany. A January Fossil of the Month. This crab is from the famous Solnhofen limestone quarry with the highest perservation. Upper Jurassic age - 155 million years old. It makes an incredible display. Slab size is 18.5" x 11.5". Comes with a sturdy acrylic easel stand. Authenicity guaranteed. Note - this specimen weighs 6 pounds. International orders with "free shipping" will require supplemental postage.
X051 SIZE: 5-1/2" (3-1/8" wide)
Learn More - Tyrannosaur - Gorgosaurus - Two Medicine Fm$1,450.00
A Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian - Two Medicine Fm.) in northern North America. This tooth measures 1-5/8" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip with a small wear facet on tip and the side. No crack, repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Two Medicine Fm., Glacier Co., Montana. This is an excellent Daspletosaurus or Gorgosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. Note - the only Tyrannosaurs in the Two Medicine Fm. are Daspletosaurus or Gorgosaurus. A Riker display frame is included.
DY23T SIZE: 1-5/8" (5/8" wide x 7/16" height)
Note - Added 14 new Tyrannosaur teeth in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Araucaria mirabilis$1,295.00
An ultra rare group of two associated TOP QUALITY Araucaria mirabilis pine cones from Argentina. A May Fossil of the Month. These cones were found side by side and remain on their original natural matrix. The Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows great exterior detail. Rare short stem sections are present. An incredible pair of associated natural pine cones. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new Argentine pine cone specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! These cones come from an old collection. Specmen sits nicely on its flat base and makes a fantastic display piece! Note - this specimen weighs 1.75 lbs. and will require supplemental postage for international customers.
X301 Size: 2-5/8" x 2-1/8" & 2-1/8" x 2-1/8"
Note - Adding 7 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in May 2023. Link to Pine Cone fossils.
Learn More - Tyrannosaur tooth$995.00
A Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. Please note that this tooth could Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. This tooth measures 1-13/16" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip with an excellent unworn tip. No crack, repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. Probably an excellent Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth. A Riker display frame is included.
DY03 SIZE: 1-13/16" (7/8" wide)
Note - Added 14 new Tyrannosaur teeth in May 2024. Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.
Learn More - Pinus sp.$825.00
A LARGE Top Quality, rare Pinus sp. pine cone specimen from Germany. An October Fossil of the Month. This pine cone is fully inflated. Excellent preservation and color. The original matrix is a very hard and heavy sandstone nodule. Note – nodule matrix size is 4-3/4” x 2-3/4. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This pine weights approximately 2 pounds. International customers will have a supplemental shipping charge.
Name: Pinus sp. Age: Upper Oligocene (32 mya) Location: Bad Kreuznach, Germany
X331 Size: 2-3/4" (1-1/8" W)
Adding 3 new Pine Cones in October 2022. --> Link to Pine Cones
Learn More - Priscacara liops$825.00
A Top Quality Diplomystus dentatus and Priscacara (Cockerellites) liops fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A March Fossil of the Month. Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring and the Priscacara liops is an extinct Perch from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece! Note - This item weighs 15 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X483 SIZE: 8-1/4" Diplomystus ; 5-1/2" Priscacara Plate size is 17.5" x 14.5"
Note - Adding 12 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish
Learn More - Carcharodon carcharias$795.00
A Top Quality Great White shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from Chile. A September Fossil of the Month. This tooth has a Blue colored crown, a distinct gum line, and a large brown root. Fantastic color! Highest quality enamel with no hydration cracks and no peeling. Serrations are large with a great tip serration. Excellent preservation - note nutrient hole on root. Note - there is a small repair along the base of the root. An EXCELLENT collector's Great White tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.
C201 Size: 2-3/4" (2" wide)
Note - Adding 25 Chilean Great White teeth in September 2025 Link to Great White shark teeth
Learn More - Drotops megamanicus$750.00
"The CLASSIC BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" A LARGE, TOP QUALITY Drotops megamanicus trilobite on original matrix. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. Preparation is excellent with all original colors and no restoration. Incredible detail and completeness. Color is the natural black shell. Compound eyes are exceptionally preserved showing center dimples (see photos). All natural - an incredible display piece - only minor prep touch up requried. Middle Devonian age. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. A TOP QUIALITY BIG Moroccan trilobite from Issoumour, Alnif area. A fantastic Drotops megamanicus specimen. One of the best that I have offered! Note - specimen wights 2.7 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.
XM51 Size: 4-3/4" (2-5/8" Wide)
Adding 31 quality Moroccan trilobites in April 2025. Link to Moroccan trilobites.
Learn More - Araucaria mirabilis$750.00
A TOP QUALITY rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone cut and polished specimen from Argentina. A June Fossil of the Month. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. The internal and external detail are exceptional. Incredible vivid red, orange, charcoal, etc. colors. This specimen is one of my finest cut and polished pine cone specimen in stock and I will not be getting any more as exports have stopped! An incredible cut and polished pine cone specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! This is an old collection piece. Best colors and detail.
X310 Size: 2-1/2" x 2-3/16"
Note - Adding 5 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in June 2025. Link to Pine Cone fossils.
Learn More - Araucaria mirabilis$750.00
An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone cut and polished specimen from Argentina. A June Fossil of the Month. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their high quality and extreme preservation. The internal and external detail are exceptional. Fantastic color. An incredible cut and polished pine cone specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! This is BIG cone from an old collection piece. Maximum size. My largest cone ever offered.
X302 Size: 3-1/2" x 2-3/4"
Note - Adding 5 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in June 2025. Link to Pine Cone fossils.
Learn More - Drotops megamanicus$725.00
"The CLASSIC BIG DEVONIAN TRILOBITE" An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY Drotops megamanicus trilobite on original matrix from Issoumour, Alnif area, Morocco. It is beautifully prepared and fully exposed. Preparation is excellent with all original colors with minimal restoration. Incredible detail and completeness. Color is the original black. Good compound eyes. Extra wide, This is a massive specimen! Includes the stand as shown. Middle Devonian age. An excllent display piece. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - specimen wights 5.3 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.
XM52 Size: 5-7/8" (3-1/8" Wide)
Adding 5 Moroccan trilobites in December 2023. Link to Moroccan trilobites.
Learn More - Phareodus encaustus$725.00
A TOP QUALITY Phareodus fish. The Phareodus encaustus is a Osteoglossidae fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) fish, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A Mach Fossil of the Month. A scarce species. The Phareodus was a carnivorous fish with large pointed teeth and a long pectoral fin. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 13" x 11". Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 6 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X497 SIZE: 8-1/8" Plate size is 13" x 11".
Note - Adding 4 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in March 2026 --> Link to Fossil Fish
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