If you know a young dinosaur lover, fossil fan or budding palaeontologist, this Christmas is the perfect time to spark their curiosity with something truly extraordinary, real fossils and ancient treasures! At Lapid Art in Lincoln, we’ve been inspiring collectors of all ages for over 30 years, and our handpicked range of fossil gifts for kids and young enthusiasts is packed with fun, fascination and a touch of deep-time magic.

If you’re looking for a gift that’s beautiful, meaningful and full of natural history, Baltic amber jewellery is a perfect choice. Warm, golden and timeless, amber has fascinated people for thousands of years, not just for its beauty, but for its mysterious origins and unique properties.

Once you’ve narrowed down the perfect crystal for someone, from our previous post, the next step is just as important, deciding what form to buy it in. Crystals come in so many shapes, sizes & styles, from jewellery to tumble stones to towers. The form you choose completely changes how the recipient will use & connect with it. Choosing the right form isn’t only about aesthetics, it’s about choosing something that genuinely fits into their lifestyle...

Looking for the perfect gift for the astronomy enthusiast, space nerd or curious mind in your life? We have handpicked a selection of authentic space treasures that are literally out of this world. From meteorites that have travelled millions of miles to spectacular impact glasses formed by cosmic collisions, these gifts are awe-inspiring, educational and unforgettable.

Sagittarius is the zodiac’s great explorer bold, curious & endlessly optimistic. Whether it’s hopping on a plane to a new country or diving into a new philosophy, their fiery energy keeps them chasing meaning & excitement. They’re known for being honest, spontaneous and big-hearted, but their freedom-loving spirit can sometimes make them restless or blunt. Balance is key for Sagittarius & that’s where crystals come in.

Choosing a crystal as a gift is a beautiful way to show someone you care. Crystals aren’t just beautiful to look at, it’s also believed they also carry unique energies & intentions that can bring meaning, comfort or empowerment to the person receiving them. With so many options, it can be tricky to know where to start!? We’ve narrowed it down to 3 so it’s not too overwhelming…so the big the question is should you pick by star sign, by energy or by life event? The good new

Finding the perfect stocking filler for a dinosaur, fossil or prehistoric enthusiast doesn’t have to be tricky or boring! This year we have handpicked a collection of small but mighty fossil gifts that are fun, unique and full of history. From ancient meteorites to prehistoric jewellery, these gifts are guaranteed to surprise and delight. Here’s our guide to fossil stocking fillers with a twist — all under £10!

If you know someone who’s absolutely fascinated by dinosaurs (the kind of person who still gets excited at the sight of a T. rex skeleton or can name all the Jurassic Park species) then finding the perfect gift can be as thrilling as unearthing a fossil itself. From genuine prehistoric treasures to creative dino-inspired keepsakes, here’s our guide to the ultimate fossil gifts that are guaranteed to impress any dinosaur lover.

If you’re a Scorpio you already know there’s something mysterious about your energy. Scorpios are often described as intense, loyal & deeply emotional, but there’s so much more to this water sign than meets the eye. Let’s dive into what really makes Scorpio tick…

If you think Tyrannosaurus rex was the only king of the dinosaurs, meet Carcharodontosaurus, a true giant that once prowled the ancient landscapes of northern Africa. Living during the Late Cretaceous period, around 100 to 93 million years ago, this massive predator reached lengths of up to 45 feet, rivalling the T. rex in size.

Is a Goniatite the same as an Ammonite? This is a very common question, the answer is both yes and no depending on how precisely you use the term ammonite. Goniatites and Ammonites are closely related, but they’re not the same thing. Both belong to a larger group of extinct marine molluscs called Ammonoidea, which were shelled relatives of modern squids and nautiluses.

Before the mighty Megalodon ruled the seas, there was Otodus obliquus, one of the earliest known giant sharks. This impressive predator lived during the Paleocene and Eocene epochs, roughly 60 to 45 million years ago.While we only have fossilized teeth and a few vertebrae to go by, scientists estimate it could grow to around 30 to 40 feet (9 to 12 meters) in length.

When we think of fossilized sea creatures, we often picture coiled ammonites, but before those elegant spirals ruled the oceans, there were the straight-shelled Orthoceras. These ancient marine animals lived roughly 450 to 200 million years ago, thriving through the Ordovician to Triassic periods.

When you hear the name Mosasaurus, it’s easy to assume it’s a dinosaur, especially with that classic “-saurus” ending. But here’s the catch: Mosasaurus wasn’t a dinosaur at all.These massive marine reptiles lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 82 to 66 million years ago, ruling the oceans just before the mass extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs.

The fossilized shells of Perisphinctus ammonites are among the most striking relics of the Jurassic Period, roughly 165 to 155 million years ago. These ammonites moved by jet propulsion, expelling water through a siphon to dart through the sea much like modern squids do.

Each Triceratops jaw contained hundreds of teeth arranged in tightly packed vertical columns called dental batteries. Each battery could hold as many as 36 to 40 columns on each side of the jaw, with each column containing a stack of up to five teeth layered one above another. They could have up to 800 TEETH at any one time!!

Nautiloid fossils show the shell with various chambers but of course the fleshy tentacles were too soft to fossilise, this sometimes makes it difficult to visualise what they were like when alive. Their chambers filled with gas for buoyancy, and they were able to adjust their air to water ratio in each chamber through the siphuncle

Saltasaurus was a medium-sized sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 70 million years ago, in what is now Argentina. Unlike the colossal sauropods such as Argentinosaurus or Brachiosaurus, Saltasaurus was relatively small for its group. This dinosaur measured about 12–14 meters (40–46 feet) in length and weighed around 7 tons.

When most people think of fossils, they imagine bones turned to stone, but in certain parts of the world fossils take on a much more colourful and dazzling form. These are opalised shells, ancient marine remains that have transformed into shimmering gems over millions of years.

If you're searching for the best fossil fish specimens in the world, all roads lead to one place: Wyoming’s Green River Formation. These ancient fish are more than just glimpses into the past, they’re proof of a vibrant ecosystem that existed over 50 million years ago during the Eocene epoch.