{"title":"Fordite","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFordite, also known as Motor City agate, is old automotive paint which has hardened sufficiently to be cut and polished. It was formed from the buildup of layers of enamel paint slag on tracks and skids on which cars were hand spray-painted (a now automated process), which have been baked numerous times. Sadly, this process is no longer in practice. This old factory method that created the material is long gone. That means once this unique and incredibly cool piece of history is gone, it's truly is gone. It takes 997 layers of paint to build a one inch thick slab!\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fordite-motor-city-agate-sterling-silver-pendant-ben-bryant-collection","title":"Fordite Motor City Agate Sterling Silver Pendant | Ben \u0026 Bryant Collection","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"619\" data-start=\"97\"\u003eThis is history! Fordite, often called \u003cstrong data-end=\"138\" data-start=\"118\"\u003eMotor City Agate, \u003c\/strong\u003eis one of the most unusual “stones” ever cut into jewelry. Unlike natural minerals formed deep within the Earth, Fordite was created inside American automobile factories during the early days of hand spray-painting cars. As vehicles were painted, excess enamel built up on the metal tracks and skids that carried the cars through the paint booths. Over the years, repeated painting and baking in factory ovens hardened those layers into thick deposits of brilliantly colored paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"932\" data-start=\"621\"\u003eWhen these hardened paint deposits are cut and polished, they reveal stunning banded patterns that resemble agate or jasper. In fact, it can take \u003cstrong data-end=\"842\" data-start=\"767\"\u003earound 997 individual layers of paint to build a single inch of Fordite\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the mesmerizing stripes and color bands that make each piece completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1228\"\u003eBecause modern automotive painting is now fully automated, the process that created Fordite \u003cstrong data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"1320\"\u003eno longer exists\u003c\/strong\u003e. The old paint buildup that once accumulated in factories has largely been cleaned away, limiting the supply of this material permanently. \u003cstrong\u003eEach piece is a small fragment of American industrial history—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1583\" data-start=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1596\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1969\" data-start=\"1598\"\u003e• Stone: Fordite (Motor City Agate – layered automotive paint)\u003cbr data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003e• Origin: Reclaimed from historic automobile factories\u003cbr data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1717\"\u003e• Metal: Solid .925 Sterling Silver\u003cbr data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1755\"\u003e• Artists: Ben Davis (lapidary) \u0026amp; Randy Bryant (silversmith)\u003cbr data-end=\"1821\" data-start=\"1818\"\u003e• Formation: Hardened layers of automotive enamel paint baked repeatedly in factory ovens\u003cbr data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1910\"\u003e• Includes a BDD suede jewelry pouch and polishing cloth\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40299746328771,"sku":"BBFORD","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/Untitled_design_-_2026-03-07T201620.886.jpg?v=1772936204"},{"product_id":"surfite","title":"Surfite","description":"Surfite is a build up of resin layers created in the surfboard glazing process. The resin is the final sealing process and the runoff drips onto a tray under the board. The build up takes months!","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41062880379075,"sku":"surfite","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/products\/Bumblebee_96.jpg?v=1635970256"},{"product_id":"fordite-ring-and-pendant-set","title":"Black and White Genuine Fordite Necklace","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eThis Fordite pendant features layered bands of cured automotive paint built up over time in industrial spray booths. Often referred to as “Detroit agate,” Fordite is not a mineral but a man-made material formed when repeated layers of paint hardened and were later cut and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThe exact origin of this piece is unknown, but its layered structure reflects decades of automotive color history and industrial process. Each Fordite pendant is one of a kind, with patterns that can never be replicated once the source material is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"809\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eGenuine Fordite (automotive paint buildup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eVery lightweight and comfortable to wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47561800515872,"sku":"","price":106.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/420948738_404403352067602_7255589658585031599_n.jpg?v=1707326821"},{"product_id":"fordite-and-smoky-quartz-chain-separate","title":"Fordite and Smoky Quartz (Chain Separate)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eThis Fordite pendant with smoky quartz gem, features layered bands of cured automotive paint built up over time in industrial spray booths. Often referred to as “Detroit agate,” Fordite is not a mineral but a man-made material formed when repeated layers of paint hardened and were later cut and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThe exact origin of this piece is unknown, but its layered structure reflects decades of automotive color history and industrial process. Each Fordite pendant is one of a kind, with patterns that can never be replicated once the source material is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"809\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eGenuine Fordite (automotive paint buildup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eVery lightweight and comfortable to wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47591859159328,"sku":"","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/AAED0BD6-1DBA-4532-82B7-C0A3B7B3BF86.jpg?v=1707864089"},{"product_id":"bee-fordite-pendant","title":"Bee Fordite Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eThis very unique large Fordite pendant features bold, layered bands of historic automotive paint, topped with a detailed sterling silver bee. Fordite, often called “Detroit agate”, is a man-made material formed when layers of spray paint hardened over years inside industrial paint booths and were later cut and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"865\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eGenuine Fordite (automotive paint buildup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eLarge statement pendant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"769\"\u003eSterling silver bee accent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49899665621280,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/FullSizeRender_c135f33d-a962-4576-81d4-99bd435f33ab.heic?v=1739822559"},{"product_id":"black-and-white-genuine-fordite-necklace-copy","title":"Black and White Genuine Fordite Ring Size 9","description":"\u003cp\u003eFordite Ring Size 9 - \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eFordite features layered bands of cured automotive paint built up over time in industrial spray booths. Often referred to as “Detroit agate,” Fordite is not a mineral but a man-made material formed when repeated layers of paint hardened and were later cut and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eWe don't exactly where this particular slag piece came from, but each Fordite pendant is one of a kind, with patterns that can never be replicated once the source material is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"809\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eGenuine Fordite (automotive paint buildup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eVery lightweight and comfortable to wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50576690938144,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/64C76665-B129-4024-A088-BA8E960CEEFC_70d39591-24bd-40b3-b8e2-4448bed1a4ba.jpg?v=1754906685"},{"product_id":"fordite-pendant-lightweight","title":"Fordite Pendant Lightweight","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eThis very lightweight \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eFordite pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e features layered bands of cured automotive paint built up over time in industrial spray booths. Often referred to as “Detroit agate,” Fordite is not a mineral but a man-made material formed when repeated layers of paint hardened and were later cut and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eWe don't exactly where this particular slag piece came from, but each Fordite pendant is one of a kind, with patterns that can never be replicated once the source material is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"613\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"809\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eGenuine Fordite (automotive paint buildup)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eVery lightweight and comfortable to wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50577198645536,"sku":null,"price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/30F8AFFB-3B58-4368-960F-425DDE1EC077.jpg?v=1754917827"},{"product_id":"fordite-pendant","title":"Fordite Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eThis very lightweight \u003cstrong data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eFordite pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e features layered bands of cured automotive paint built up over time in industrial spray booths. 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The colors, layered\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eblue, green, white, red, black, and deep burgundy, were built one spray at a time on the floors of historic Detroit auto plants, where decades of enamel paint cured and hardened through heat and repetition before being reclaimed and cut by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eOften called \u003cem data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e“Motor City agate,”\u003c\/em\u003e Fordite isn’t a stone in the traditional sense; it’s a time capsule. Each layer represents a different production run, a different year, a different moment in American industrial history. 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