Madagasgar Trilobites
Trilobites are an extinct marine arthropod and a distant relative to horseshoe crabs, spiders and lobsters. Over 20,000 trilobite species existed over 300 million years ago and are found on every continent on earth. The thousands of trilobite species are geographically dispersed over continents and throughout geological time. Many of the most exotic trilobite fossils come from Morocco and Russia but perfect specimens are rare and with all their spines in tact would be unsuitable and too large for jewelry.
2010 Trilobite Treasures
Alisha’s trilobite jewelry designs feature Elrathia Kingi Trilobites from Utah. Sourcing the right size and quality is challenging and Alisha chooses the finest specimens available. Each specimen has its unique characteristics and time worn imperfections. (You would too if you were 65 – 300 million years old.)
Elrathia Kingi Trilobites – Utah
Alisha, John and I have great fun exploring the fossil tents at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show. We ask many questions, find design inspiration and learn so much while playing our ‘Fossil Follies.’
2020_Mystery Monster Skeleton Attack
If one needs a giant faux skeleton to ward off unwanted guests, Tucson is the place to buy one. Bigfoot?
2020, Tucson – Marty and John
2020_Tucson – John, Alisha and Marty
Check out the Fossil T-shirts John and Alisha are wearing! cotton crustacean.com
2020 Saber Tooth Tiger Skeleton – Tucson Gem and Mineral Show
2020 – Saber Tooth Tiger Attack
My children and I have the bad habit of sticking our heads between too many teeth! I was seriously tempted by the gold plated dinosaur skull.
2018 Gold plated dinosaur head
Prehistoric Crocodilia
Prehistoric Crocodilia
Alisha had an idea for a jewelry design using shark teeth so we were exploring our options. We found plenty in every flavor and size. Alisha couldn’t resist the temptation of trying a mouthful on for size.
Alisha modeling shark teeth
Shark Teeth for sale
Every where we looked there were preposterous amounts of teeth and spines!
I am the Walrus
Shark Bite
We find all the trilobite species fascinating and beautiful but we were searching for the Elrathia Kingi Trilobites from Utah.
Devonian Trilobite
Trilobite Specimines
Trilobites are truly beautiful marine “bugs.” Trilobite means three lobed. Below is a simple diagram of the anatomy of a trilobite.
To close this Fossil Follies Trilobite Post is a very cute video of Alisha playing with plush toy ammonites and trilobites. It’s just eight seconds long.