Oblong fordite cufflinks (silver swivel backs)

These swivel backed silver cufflinks feature crisp oblongs of sparkly fordite simply bezel set to allow the geometric stand out. The fordite has a tight stripes of white, grey, red and black which spread out into a more abstract pattern at one end, several of the colours are metallic and sparkle when the light catches them. The two pieces were cut from the same rough so the colours match but the patterns don't due to the way the material forms. These would make a great gift for the gent who like unusual cufflinks or loves his cars. Measures 20mm by 13mm and 5mm deep with standard sterling silver swivel backs. Comes gift boxed.

Not come across fordite before? It is the name given to paint build up that forms in spray booths at car plants, with each car a new layer of paint is added getting cured hard after each one. When the build up gets to a certain thickness it has to be removed and lapidarists discovered that it could be cut and polished to show off the multitude of colours. I believe this material came from Ford's Dearborn plant in Michigan, they produce rough fordite from around pipes which is referred to as 'Dearborn rollers', I haven't managed to match it to a specific year or model due to the limited colour palette but it is possibly the F-150 trucks. I cut and polish this material myself and have quite a stash from a range of years and factories so if you like the idea of fordite but these aren't quite right drop me a message I might be able to help.