Fordite Cabochon Teardrop Shape, EB23 turquoise_stud I made these fordite earrings

I made these fordite earrings from rough fordite that originated at a plant in lower Michigan that paints parts for new trucks and SUV's

We set it in solid fine and sterling silver

This fordite bead necklace is cut in a barrel shape that allows you to see the differences in layering through the piece of fordite

The fordite measures about an inch or 25 mm across

The settings and push backs are solid 925 sterling silver

Fordite Cabochon Teardrop Shape, EB23 turquoise_stud I made these fordite earringsThe main picture is enlarged to show details. See the other pictures for scale next to a nickel and see below for detailed measurements. This fordite cabochon would make a great piece of jewelry. It's in a top domed teardrop with a flat back. All sides are polished. This is a nice size that could be used in different applications. This fordite is from the plant at Parkway in Toledo Ohio. It measures: . 78 H x . 5 W x . 24 Thickness in inches or 19. 5