Fossil for Sale

Not only is collecting fossils an excellent hobby, but a great investment. Since fossils are rare, they never decrease in value, only increase. Collectors should focus on high quality and a variety of fossils to add to their collection. A beginner collector should invest in marine fossils such as the dastilbe fish or pyritized ammonites. Shark teeth such as the megalodon teeth and the great white shark teeth may be more expensive, but worth the cost. Megalodon teeth can get to as big as seven inches, which could easily cost you $5,000. A collector could get a three-inch megalodon tooth in excellent condition for around $50.00.

Shark teeth always make great necklaces! Geisenoceras, which are fossilized squid, add a wow factor to the collection. Geisenoceras are usually polished and are quite impressive. You cannot have a fossil marine collection without sand dollars. Fossilized sand dollars have turned into stone and will not break like modern sand dollars do. Fossilized sand dollars, such as the ones from Baja, California, range in colors from orange to brown to cream colored. The sand dollars from Madagascar are older and therefore much heavier and thicker. These are usually polished, which make collectors more attracted to these sand dollars than the ones from Baja.

Another great category for beginner collectors are fossil bones. Beginner collectors should consider Bison bones from Alaska. They are usually more affordable compared to mammoth bones. Affordable Bison bones from the Ice Age can range from $10.00 to $50.00 depending on size and rarity. Dinosaur bones are impressive, but a little more expensive for the beginner collector. A large dinosaur vertebrae could easily be $50.00. Vertebras are great in a collection because you can see the details.

Smaller bone fragments are much cheaper, but not as impressive. The neat thing about dinosaur bones is that with the right equipment, one can polish the bone and it becomes a beautiful piece. Collectors always want dinosaur eggs in their collection, but they can be quite costly. For an example, a pair of double Hadrosaur eggs from China would be about $600-$700. If you have the opportunity to buy a dinosaur egg in excellent condition, a collector should considering its rarity and future value.

Most fossil collectors also have gems and minerals in their collection. Minerals are usually inexpensive and there is a large variety available. A beginner collector should invest in rainbow fluorite. Rainbow fluorite comes in a variety of colors including purple, pink, and green and usually has a marbled look. Amethyst is another great mineral that varies from light purple to a deep purple. The crystals range from small to large and give off great sparkle. Moqui marbles are a little more rare since they are only found in southeast Utah. They make a great addition to a beginner’s collection because of the story behind it. Moqui marbles are sometimes known as Shaman stones, which were believed to have healing powers, provide protection, and stimulate the CHI. Some believe that these hollow stones were formed from a meteor hitting the earth, while others believe that they were formed by volcanoes.

Beginners should research before they buy so that they get the best deal.

A great website collectors should visit is http://www.treasuredworld.com. This website has a variety of fossils, such as Megalodon shark teeth, dinosaur eggs, and amethyst, available for every person’s budget.

Sabrina Tolle is a graduate of California State University of Northridge. After her graduation, she decided to start her own business in fossils, artwork, and antiques. Her online business is found at http://www.treasuredworld.com.