{"product_id":"ben-bryant-petrified-sycamore-pendant","title":"Petrified Sycamore Wood Pendant – 17 Million Year Old Fossil Tree | Ben \u0026 Bryant Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eThis pendant holds a piece of a \u003cstrong\u003e17-million-year-old tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ben cut this petrified sycamore cabochon to reveal the incredible natural pattern preserved within the fossilized wood, where the original grain and cellular structure of the tree remain visible even after millions of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"972\"\u003ePetrified wood forms when ancient trees are buried by volcanic ash or sediment, and mineral-rich groundwater slowly replaces the organic material cell by cell. In this case, the sycamore wood was preserved during a volcanic basalt flow, allowing silica minerals to replicate the tree's original structure while turning it into stone. The result is a remarkable natural record of a forest that existed millions of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThe stone is set in solid .925 sterling silver, hand-crafted in Texas by geologist and lapidary artist \u003cstrong\u003eBen Davis\u003c\/strong\u003e with master silversmith \u003cstrong\u003eRandy Bryant\u003c\/strong\u003e. Randy designed the vertical hammered silver frame to echo the form and texture of a tree trunk, giving the piece a subtle natural rhythm that complements the fossilized wood. The pendant also features a full sterling silver back and a large bale that accommodates a wide variety of chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eEach piece in the Ben \u0026amp; Bryant Collection celebrates geology, craftsmanship, and the beauty of natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petrified sycamore wood\u003cbr data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 17 million years old\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eGeology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Petrified wood forms when mineral-rich groundwater replaces the organic material of buried trees while preserving the original grain and cellular structure.\u003cbr data-start=\"1809\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid .925 sterling silver with a full sterling back\u003cbr data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eCrafted By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geologist and lapidary artist Ben Davis with master silversmith Randy Bryant\u003cbr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"1991\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texas, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hammered sterling silver frame inspired by the vertical form of a tree trunk\u003cbr data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003eOne of a Kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every fossilized wood pattern is unique — this exact piece will never exist again\u003cbr data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a 24\" adjustable .925 sterling silver chain, plus a soft suede jewelry bag and polishing cloth for storage and care\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088107270432,"sku":"","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-03-07T172526.120.jpg?v=1772925956","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/products\/ben-bryant-petrified-sycamore-pendant","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}