Fordite Silver Neckalce with Open Back

This is a thin cut of fordite that I really liked so I decided to make something unique with it. The colorful layers and that little fold at the top are really unique for this fordite type that hails from Chillecothe Ohio. It occurred while painting parts for big rig semi's. This piece has an open back and is large but light weight. The design may look simple but it's actually a fairly complex build.  I started with a decorative stepped bezel then ground the stone down to the height of the bezel and added the little overhanging piece at the top and the flowers at the bottom to hold it securely. It's really one of the more unique pieces I've made. The setting is solid 925 sterling silver. I incorporated a small amount of my hand forged and formed recycled silver into the design as well. I antiqued the silver (intentionally darkened) to bring out the patterns in the base of the bezel that holds the stone and the other elements that I added to it then polished it. The bail on this piece has an opening of about 2.5 mm. If you own a silver chain from us it should fit this piece. Otherwise you have the option to choose from one of the chains/cords offered here. The silver chain is solid .925 silver. The cords (leather, rubber) have stainless steel components. All are 20 inches in length. This pendant measures about 1.7 inches tall or 45 x 19 mm. Please note there is only once pendant so please do not purchase more than one. 

This will ship in a jewelry box suitable for gifting. Picture props such as the necklace holder etc., not included. 

Fordite is recycled automotive paint sourced from automotive factories as well as manufacturers who paint parts for new vehicles. It forms in thin layers as car parts are painted on the racks that hold them in place. After hundreds of trips through the booth where the paint is sprayed and then baked the excess buildup is scraped off the racks. We buy this waste paint in rough chunks and recycle it into beautiful jewelry. It can take hundreds of layers of paint to make a one inch thick piece of fordite. The original fordite came from Detroit and since then it’s also synonymously known as Detroit Agate. There is very little fordite that is truly vintage. Most that’s available is modern i.e. current or within the past 15 years. We prefer modern fordite as it’s water rather than lead based paint. There are many different fordite types and some are more valuable than others. You’ll find in our fordite listings we refer to the plant location that the fordite originated from rather than listing specific auto manufacturers or vehicles.You can easily google the plant location and get a list of vehicles painted there. We love to talk fordite so if you are looking for a specific type or color odds are we have it so please send us a message. All of our fordite is authentic.

Descriptions: If you'd like a fordite description included with your order please leave a note when you buy and we'll include one specific to the piece you purchase.

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Returns: Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery. Buyer pays return shipping. Return shipping must have tracking. Email us to initiate a return.