Michigan Datolite Silver Necklace, Rare Stone from Michigan's UP vampire_necklace The original fordite came from

The original fordite came from Ford Motors in Detroit hence the name Ford-ite

This is a beautiful set of tiny fordite stones that I cut and set in solid silver

I crafted this beautifully banded Lake Superior agate ring in solid sterling silver

Fordite is recycled automotive paint sourced primarily from automotive factories

Key chain 1: This key chain is made with fordite from Ohio that occurred as a result of painting parts for big rig freight liners

Michigan Datolite Silver Necklace, Rare Stone from Michigan's UP vampire_necklace The original fordite came fromHere's a rare pinkish red datolite in solid sterling silver. I cut the stone in a domed oval and set it in solid . 925 sterling silver. I use recycled sterling silver in the majority of my designs making my own hand forged and formed sterling silver sheet metal. I added an abstract texture to the back of the setting, custom made bail and the bezel that holds the stone. This is a small pendant but is not small for a datolite which are most commonly