This pendant showcases a vibrant piece of Fordite, featuring mesmerizing layers of white, black, gray, red, and metallic gray. Wrapped in a beautifully handwoven blend of sterling (.925) and fine (.999) silver. A perfect statement piece for collectors and lovers of unique, eco-conscious jewelry. 

Cabochon created and wrapped by Monkeylion Designs. 

Approximately 1 7/8" long and 15/16" wide. 

Starting in the 1920s, auto manufacturers began painting car bodies using a hand-spraying technique to speed up the painting process, and overspray would accumulate in the paint bays. 

Over time, layer upon colorful layer built up. 

The pieces of enamel paint slag were repeatedly hardened in the ovens in which the cars went to cure the paint, according to Fordite.com, with some of the layers baked up to 100 times. 

Eventually, the paint clumps got in the way of vehicle assembly and had to be removed. Luckily for us, groups of factory workers eventually started salvaging the material.