{"product_id":"ben-bryant-agatized-palm-wood-from-indonesia","title":"Agatized Palm Wood Pendant – Fossil Palm from Indonesia | Ben \u0026 Bryant Collection","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eThis stone began as a \u003cstrong\u003epalm tree millions of years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ben cut this agatized palm wood cabochon to highlight the incredible fossilized cellular patterns preserved within the ancient wood, creating a natural mosaic of earthy tones, dark inclusions, and soft agate banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"557\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgatized palm wood\u003c\/strong\u003e forms when ancient palm trees are buried and slowly mineralized by silica-rich groundwater. Over millions of years, the organic structure of the palm is replaced by agate, preserving the tree's original cellular patterns. The result is a remarkable fossil where the geometry of the palm’s vascular bundles becomes a permanent stone record of a long-lost forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"949\"\u003eThe stone was carefully shaped and polished by geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis, then brought to life in silver by master silversmith Randy Bryant of Midland, Texas. Randy framed the fossil wood in solid .925 sterling silver with his distinctive hand-textured edge work, creating a setting that complements the organic patterns preserved within the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1422\" data-start=\"1313\"\u003eEach piece in the Ben \u0026amp; Bryant Collection celebrates geology, craftsmanship, and the beauty of natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1427\" data-start=\"1424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1429\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2112\" data-start=\"1442\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1454\" data-start=\"1444\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural agatized palm wood\u003cbr data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1497\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indonesia\u003cbr data-end=\"1510\" data-start=\"1507\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1524\" data-start=\"1512\"\u003eGeology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fossil palm wood preserved through silica replacement, where the original plant structure becomes agatized over millions of years\u003cbr data-end=\"1657\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1669\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid .925 sterling silver\u003cbr data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1696\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1701\"\u003eCrafted By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis with master silversmith Randy Bryant\u003cbr data-end=\"1796\" data-start=\"1793\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1810\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas, USA\u003cbr data-end=\"1824\" data-start=\"1821\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1837\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-textured sterling silver frame with a solid silver setting\u003cbr data-end=\"1904\" data-start=\"1901\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"1924\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003eOne of a Kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every fossil pattern is unique — this exact piece will never exist again\u003cbr data-end=\"2000\" data-start=\"1997\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-end=\"2015\" data-start=\"2002\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives with a soft suede jewelry bag and a sterling silver polishing cloth for storage and care\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088031707424,"sku":"","price":379.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-03-07T172816.541.jpg?v=1772926135","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/products\/ben-bryant-agatized-palm-wood-from-indonesia","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}