
A fossilized skull of an early wolf (Canis) from the Pleistocene Epoch of Eurasia. Some minor restoration has been done, mainly to the sagittal crest & zygomatic arches - which is typical of these types of specimens. This is a rarely seen example of a skull of this type, from this time & place. Displays beautifully on the museum-quality Burl Wood base.
Measurements: Skull: ~ 8" long x 4" wide x 4" tall
Base: ~ 8-3/4" long x 6-3/4" wide x 2-3/4" tall
Location: Eurasia
Time Period: Early Pleistocene Epoch / ~ 2mil - 700,000 YO

Material: Malachite, Turquoise
Artist: LaVies Natewa, Zuni
Measurements: ~3" long x 2" tall x 1/2" deep

This Peridot bracelet has alternating stones between cushion cut and tear drop. The clarity of the stones is great with deep greens, and it closes with a toggle clasp that has two accent stones on each end.
Measures: 8-1/2" Long , Stones: 7mm Cusion Cut , and 7x9mm Teardrop cab)
Location: Pakistan

As with all of our material, these specimens are completely natural. Therefore each will vary somewhat in size and shape. The images are a very good representation of what we will choose for you. You can count on us to choose an excellent specimen on your behalf.

A spectacularly preserved specimen from the famed Solnhofen Limestone formation, Mecochirus longimanus. Sold with metal stand.
Measurements: Plate sizes: 8-3/4" long x 6-1/2" tall
Specimen Measurements: ~4" long x 2" tall
Location: Solnhofen Limestone, Eichstatt, Germany
Time Period: Jurassic ~ 150 myo

Measurements: ~ 1-1/2" diameter
Location: Kaokoveld, Namibia

Three faceted Ruby briolettes (teardrops) measuring about 12x8mm that have been wire wrapped to sterling silver chain and earwire.
Measurements: ~1-5/8" long
Location: India

A deep, purple Amethyst stalactite cluster that has been sliced & polished, exposing its agate core. Both pieces display together on a custom-made metal stand. The result is a stunning piece of natural art.
Measurements in Custom Stand:~ 10" tall x 8" wide x 7" deep
Location: Uruguay, S. America

Green apophyllite cluster with well defined peach stilbite crystals
Measurements: ~3-1/2" tall x 4-1/2" wide x 2-1/2" deep
Location: India

Every box in this category is unique and and handmade in St. Petersburg Russia by the most well known artist in his field. This is a bit different than our usual gem boxes because it has an inlay design with a piece of Picture Jasper surrounded by a Snowflake Obsidian border. The sides and inside of the hinged box are made of black serpentine.
Measurements: ~6-1/2" long x 2-3/4" wide x 1-5/8" tall
Location: Utah - Jasper / Mexico - Obsidian

Front-polished Orthoceras plate with several raised (carved) fossils. These mortality plates display how these marine creatures travelled in schools. We have several of these plates in stock, but each one has a different variety of shapes and sizes of Orthoceras. We will choose the best available specimen at the time of your purchase. A stand will be included with your purchase.
Measurements: ~ between 11-12" long
Location: Morocco, Africa
Time Period: Ordovician to Triassic / ~350 myo

Sandstone bookends with "cavern" holes through each side.
Measurements: ~9" wide x 5" tall x 3" deep
Location: Southern Utah, U.S.A.
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As a family owned business for over 50 years in Evanston, Dave's Rock Shop has a great appreciation for our loyal long-time customers, as well as the continuing support of new patrons. We love the excitement of introducing rocks and fossils to a new generation of rockhounds. Our goal is to continue to provide our customers with the highest quality of service, product, and information. Many thanks to you all, and as Dave would say, "Happy Hunting!".
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New Arrivals
"Gary Green" Petrified Swamp Bog
(2) Fossil Dragonfly Nymphs
10" Tall Lemurian Quartz Cluster
12-1/2" Amethyst & Stand
15" Quartz Cluster (with stand)
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