As a devoted fan of petrified wood, I discover new patterns, new color combinations, and fascinating designs every day that I can share with collectors and jewelers. These unique stones offer endless variety, and I am delighted to share with you today some of the most remarkable specimens I have encountered during my travels around the world.

Utah Picasso Marble: Geological Origin, Formation, and Associated Minerals in the Grand Canyon. Associated volcanic activity forced silver sulfides and other mineralized fluids into the rocks of the Star and Frisco mining areas, west of Milford, and in the Mineral Mountains east of Milford.

For hundreds of millions of years, the oceans have been home to numerous marine species, among which fossilized coral plays a significant role.