Pure Petrified Palm Wood Jewelry  

Fossilized Palm Wood in Sterling Silver Settings

Petrified palm wood forms when ancient palm trees become buried in sediment and groundwater rich in silica replaces the organic material cell by cell. This process preserves the internal structure of the wood while converting it to quartz-based stone. The result shows distinctive circular or elongated spots where the palm's fibrous vascular system existed. Most specimens in jewelry come from Indonesia, where volcanic activity created ideal fossilization conditions roughly 20 million years ago. Louisiana and Texas also produce quality material from Oligocene-era deposits. The coloring ranges from warm browns and tans to grays and blacks, depending on the minerals present during fossilization. Iron oxides produce reddish tones while manganese creates darker shades. Because each piece of petrified palm wood retains the growth pattern of its source tree, no two cabochons show identical markings. Our silversmiths set these natural stones in .925 sterling silver bezels that protect the edges while letting the fossil pattern remain visible. SilverRush Style has offered natural stone jewelry since 2005, and every order ships free within the United States.