While the material itself is not as rare as other mineral-based stones, most petrified wood is sliced and sold to collectors rather than crafted into fully realised sculptures and functional art.

The petrification process typically takes millions of years. The exact duration can vary depending on environmental conditions, such as the availability of mineral-rich water and the type of sediment covering the wood.

While the transformation from wood to stone is slow, the result is a material that captures the essence of ancient forests, preserved in stunning detail and colour.

Petrified wood dates back 200 million years or more.
The age of a piece of petrified wood is linked to the geological period during which the original tree was growing, as well as the time it took for the fossilisation process to complete.

Each piece of petrified wood in our collection carries with it a history that spans millions of years, connecting us to a time long before human civilisation.
We are currently working with specialists to get each piece in our collection carbon-dated, which will offer clients some fascinating context and backstory for their specific artwork.

The value of a piece of petrified wood is determined by several factors; its size, colouration, rarity, and the intricacy of its natural patterns. In our collection, each piece is a unique work of art, meticulously crafted and carefully selected for its beauty and history.

Petrified wood can be found in several locations around the world, often in areas that were once covered by ancient forests and later buried by volcanic ash or sediment.
Some of the most famous sources include the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, USA, and various sites in Indonesia, Madagascar, and Brazil.

Petrified wood can be found in certain locations within the UK, particularly along the Dorset Coast. However, these areas are often protected, and the collection of petrified wood is generally prohibited.
Our pieces are sourced from select regions around the world where this ancient material is more abundant, ensuring that each piece in our collection is both legally and ethically obtained.

Petrified wood and fossilised wood are often used interchangeably, but they refer to the same process – wood that has undergone permineralisation, where organic material is gradually replaced with minerals, turning the wood into stone.

Petrified wood is simply a specific type of fossilised wood, known for remarkable preservation of the original structure and patterns of the tree, now immortalised in stone.