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.
- Phareodus encaustus$0.00
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 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 10" x 7.5". Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 2.9 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X497 SIZE: 5-1/4" Plate size is 10" x 7.5".
Note - Adding 4 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in December 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish
Learn More - Priscacara liops$0.00
A Top Quality Priscacara (Cockerellites) liops fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. 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. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. An excellent display piece! Note - This item weighs 5.2 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X489 SIZE: 5-1/4" Plate size is 12" x 9.5"
Note - Adding 4 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in December 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish
Learn More - Mioplosus labracoides$0.00
A Top Quality, Mioplosus fish from the 18 inch layer. The Mioplosus labracoides is an extinct Perch-like fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA), Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. 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. Excellent preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 2.5 lb. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.
X493 SIZE: 5-1/8" Plate size: 7.5" x 5"
Note - Added 4 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in December 2023. --> Link to Fossil Fish
Learn More - Brittle Star$0.00
A fantastic Brittle Star display piece. Seven LARGE, TOP QUALITY Ophiura sp. Brittle Star specimens and a carpoid from El Caid Romi, Morocco. A February Fossil of the Month. The largest Brittle Star measures 6" in length. The carpoid is an extinct echinoderm related to starfish. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and preparation. Ordovician age. This Brittle star is from El Caid Romi, Morocco. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare, top quality collector's display piece. This is the real deal! This plate weighs 14 pounds. Note: Domestic and international orders with free shipping will incur a shipping surcharge cost. Please request quote.
X178 BoP SIZE: 6" (largest - 7 specimens)
Note - Adding 10 Brittle Star & Starfish specimens in February 2024. Link to Brittle Stars
Learn More - Pararaucaria sp.$0.00
A Top Quality, rare Pararaucaria pine cone specimen from Argentina. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their high quality and great preservation. This cone shows very good detail. I no longer receive any more specimens as exports have stopped for more than 10 years. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. These are the last of my Pararaucaria pine cones.
X324 Size: 2-1/16"
Note - Adding 20 new pine cone specimens in October 2021. Link to Pine Cone fossils.
Learn More - Pararaucaria sp.$0.00
A Top Quality, rare Pararaucaria pine cone specimen from Argentina. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their high quality and great preservation. This cone shows fair detail. I no longer receive any more specimens as exports have stopped for more than 10 years. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. These are the last of my Pararaucaria pine cones.
X323 Size: 1-11/16"
Note - Adding 20 new pine cone specimens in October 2021. Link to Pine Cone fossils.
Learn More - Pararaucaria sp.$0.00
A Top Quality, rare Pararaucaria pine cone specimen from Argentina. An October Fossil of the Month. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their high quality and great preservation. This cone shows exceptional detail. I no longer receive any more specimens as exports have stopped for more than 10 years. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. These are the last of my Pararaucaria pine cones. My BEST one!
X322 Size: 1-3/4"
Note - Adding 20 new pine cone specimens in October 2021. Link to Pine Cone fossils.
Learn More - Pararaucaria sp.$0.00
A Top Quality, rare Pararaucaria pine cone specimen from Argentina. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their high quality and great preservation. This cone shows excellent detail. I no longer receive any more specimens as exports have stopped for more than 10 years. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. These are the last of my Pararaucaria pine cones.
X321 Size: 1-11/16"
Note - Adding 20 new pine cone specimens in October 2021. Link to Pine Cone fossils.
Learn More - Fossil crab$0.00
An excellent, well preserved Miocene fossil crab, Pinnixia galliheri, from Carmel, California. This crab is 8 million years old and found in the Monterrey Fm. Matrix is 3" x 1.75". Authenicity guaranteed.
X058 SIZE: 1-1/8"
Note - Adding 8 fossil crabs in November 2021. --> Link to Fossil Crabs
Learn More - Megalodon - My First Megalodon$0.00
An excellent TAN colored Megalodon tooth from No. Carolina with frame. These Megalodon teeth are great for gifts, class room, or starting your fossil shark tooth or Megalodon collection. This Megalodon tooth is Miocene age - about 15 MYA (Hawthorne Fm.) and was found 40 miles offshore Wrightsville Beach, NC. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - All larger "First Megalodon" teeth come with a 4.5 "x 5.5" Riker frame with label (as photographed) plus an identification card. Note - Be sure to see all of our My First Megalodon offerings - So. Carolina and Bone Valley (FL) teeth available.
MFM01 BoP Size: 2-5/8"
Note - Adding 12 new SC/BV My First Megalodon teeth in Nov. 2021 -> Link to My First Megalodon
Learn More - Goniatites sp. - early Ammonite relative$0.00
An incredible, polished Goniatites sp., an early ammonite-like cephalopod showing the intricate internal chamber structure. The rock matrix is a beautiful marble material and the cavities are mineral filled! These Goniatites are beautifully polished on all sides. Thick (7/8"+). This is a great early Ammonite. An excellent display item!
Name: Goniatites sp. , Age: Devonian (350 MM years ago), Location: Atlas Mt., Morocco
M2017 Size: 2-1/4"
Learn More - Goniatites sp. - early Ammonite relative$0.00
An incredible, polished Goniatites sp., an early ammonite-like cephalopod showing the intricate internal chamber structure. The rock matrix is a beautiful marble material and the cavities are mineral filled! These Goniatites are beautifully polished on all sides. Thick (3/4"). This is a great early Ammonite. An excellent display item!
Name: Goniatites sp. , Age: Devonian (350 MM years ago), Location: Atlas Mt., Morocco
M2016 Size: 2-3/8"
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