The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Fossils, Minerals & Stone Art for Every Budget
The holidays are the perfect time to give something truly extraordinary—a gift that sparks wonder, tells a story, and transforms a space. At Putnam Valley Trading Co., we’ve curated collections of authentic fossils, ancient petrified wood, and handcrafted stone art from around the world, organized to make your holiday shopping effortless.
Whether you’re shopping for a collector, a nature enthusiast, or someone who appreciates one-of-a-kind home decor, you’ll find the perfect treasure here. And right now, enjoy free shipping on orders over $99—just in time for the holidays.
Treasures $50 Below: Affordable Wonders
Perfect for stocking stuffers, secret Santa exchanges, or thoughtful gifts that won’t break the bank, our Treasures $50 Below collection offers authentic natural beauty at accessible prices.
Top Picks:
· Reserve Petrified Wood Spheres: (3” and under): Here’s where treasure hunting meets incredible value. These smaller Reserve spheres are sold as “random pick”—you won’t see your exact piece before it arrives, but every single sphere is hand-selected Reserve quality at below-market pricing. It’s the thrill of discovery with guaranteed quality.
· Chinese Painting Stone Accents: Unique natural patterns that look like landscape paintings frozen in stone—perfect for desks, shelves, or meditation spaces.
· Stone Spheres: Beautiful decorative pieces in various materials, ideal for collectors or anyone drawn to natural geometry.
· Small Stone Bowls & Boxes: Functional art for keys, jewelry, or simply as sculptural accents.
· Fossil Treasures: Authentic prehistoric specimens that make science come alive—great for curious minds of all ages.
Perfect For: Coworkers, teachers, hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or anyone who loves nature’s artistry.
Discoveries $100 Below: Statement Pieces with Impact
Step up to our Discoveries $100 Below collection for gifts that make a real impression. These are conversation-starting pieces that blend natural history with functional home decor.
Gift Ideas:
· Zebra Onyx Bowls: Striking black and white banding makes these decorative bowls instant focal points on coffee tables or dining room displays.
· Rustic Agate Bowls: Earthy tones and organic patterns bring warmth to any space—beautiful as serveware or standalone art.
· Chinese Painting Stone Home Accents: Trinket boxes, utensil crocks, and decorative plates featuring those mesmerizing natural landscape patterns.
· Petrified Wood Slabs: Ancient wood transformed to stone, showcasing incredible grain patterns and rich colors—perfect for display or as unique serving pieces.
· Dinosaur Bone Spheres: Authentic fossilized dinosaur bone polished into perfect spheres—a truly extraordinary gift for collectors.
· Fossil Sand Dollars: Delicate prehistoric treasures preserved in stone.
Perfect For: Family members, close friends, milestone celebrations, or anyone who deserves something truly special.
The Reserve Collection: Premium Specimens for Discerning Collectors
Our Reserve Collection features exceptional specimens and larger statement pieces—the crown jewels of natural artistry. These are investment-quality pieces for serious collectors and those seeking museum-worthy home decor.
Featured Treasures:
· Reserve Petrified Wood Spheres (Over 3”): Unlike our smaller random-pick spheres, these larger Reserve pieces let you choose your exact sphere. Browse detailed photos and select the colors, patterns, and character that speak to you. Thanks to direct sourcing, we offer these exceptional specimens at below-market pricing—Reserve quality at extraordinary value.
· Reserve Cherry Creek Jasper Spheres: Available in both random pick (3” and under for treasure hunters) and choose-your-own (over 3” with full photo visibility).
· Curated Home Accents Collection: Our most stunning decorative bowls, vases, sculptures, and serveware—functional art pieces that elevate any interior.
What Makes Reserve Special: This collection features only the most exceptional specimens—pieces selected for singular beauty, superior grade, and rarity. These are investment-quality treasures for serious collectors and those seeking the finest natural artistry for their homes.
Perfect For: Collectors, milestone anniversaries, executive gifts, or anyone who appreciates the finest natural specimens.
Shop by Recipient: Find the Perfect Match
For the Collector: Dinosaur bone spheres, petrified wood slabs, fossil specimens, and Reserve-quality spheres (random pick for the thrill-seeker, choose-your-own for the curator).
For the Home Decorator: Zebra onyx bowls, rustic agate bowls, Chinese painting stone serveware, stone vases, and sculptural accents from our Curated Home Accents Collection.
For the Nature Enthusiast: Petrified wood in all forms, fossil treasures, stone spheres, and specimens that tell Earth’s ancient stories.
For the Hard-to-Shop-For: Reserve petrified wood spheres (random pick)—the gift of discovery and guaranteed quality. Cherry Creek jasper spheres offer the same treasure-hunt excitement.
Holiday Shopping Made Easy
Free Shipping Over $99: Stock up on multiple gifts or invest in that statement piece—either way, shipping is on us.
Exclusive Discount Code: Enter your email at checkout to receive a special discount code. (Check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see it within a few minutes!)
Curated by Price: Our collections are organized to make budget-conscious shopping effortless—from affordable treasures to premium Reserve specimens.
Authentic & Unique: Every piece is hand-selected. No two are exactly alike. Your gift will be truly one-of-a-kind.
The Gift That Lets Them Choose
Why Putnam Valley Trading Co.?
We bring nature’s artistry into your home with prehistoric fossils, ancient petrified wood, and rock formations from around the world. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or discovering natural treasures for the first time, we’ve curated something extraordinary for every space and every budget.
This holiday season, give a gift that sparks wonder, tells a story, and lasts a lifetime.