A bold and highly distinctive pair of solid silver Fordite cufflinks, made using a rare and fascinating material with a unique industrial origin.
Fordite — often known as “motor agate” — is formed from layers of paint that built up over time in automotive factories. When cut and polished, these layers reveal vivid bands of colour, creating striking patterns that resemble natural gemstones.
Each cufflink features a Fordite cabochon set in custom-made solid silver settings, carefully finished to highlight the incredible layered structure of the material. The colours and patterns are completely random and unrepeatable, meaning every pair is truly one of a kind.
This particular pair is made using high-quality USA Fordite, cut by a specialist lapidary to bring out the strongest colour contrast and patterning.
The cufflinks measure approximately 2 cm across, making them a bold yet wearable accessory — perfect for adding a splash of colour and individuality to formal wear.
These are not traditional gemstones, but a rare and sought-after modern material, combining automotive history with jewellery craftsmanship.
DETAILS
- Genuine Fordite (layered automotive paint material)
- Origin: USA
- Set in solid sterling silver
- Size: Approx. 2 cm across
- Each pair is completely unique
- Handmade
PRESENTATION
- Supplied in a labelled, velvet-lined jewellery box
- Sent in an embossed outer presentation box
- Beautifully wrapped in tissue paper
- Includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity
- Features a unique holographic serial number
- Includes a 27-page full colour booklet
Since I started making jewellery with Fordite I have been AMAZED by the demand for it.
Fordite is a beautiful substance, but neither natural nor old.
It is actually built-up paint residue from the paint-shops at Ford car plants.
It really is the most beautiful substance, and when cut and polished it reveals the coloured layers of paint that have built up on the floors and walls of the paint shop.
You will receive this EXACT pair - measuring 2cm across.
The Fordite cabochons have been skilfully set in custom made solid silver settings - a process that takes some time.
These links are made with a new supply of USA Fordite and were cut for me by a top cabochon maker in the US
Comes boxed in a velvet lined jewellery box and complete with a full colour Fordite information sheet.
The jewellery presentation has been greatly improved and as well as being presented in a labelled, velvet lined box it will sent in an embossed presentation box, beautifully wrapped in tissue paper
These really would make a fantastic gift for the man in your life who appreciates something really special!