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Freeform fordite pendant

About this item

Materials
Sterling silver, Fordite
Made in
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Description

This freeform fordite pendant has a muted earthy colour palette and a gently rounded 'shark tooth' like shape making it more unisex than some of my pieces. The fordite has been smoothly set in sterling silver and finished with a simple loop bail in a minimalist style. The fordite has a high dome so this particular pendant isn't reversible but it has an open back setting so you can see the pattern on the reverse. This fordite is dark and muted in chocolate brown, taupe and ochre with hints of red, blue and mustard. This unisex pendant measures approx 50mm (inc bail) by 17mm, it is a thick piece with a high dome (approx 8mm thick). The pendant comes with a silver chain but the bail is big enough that you could pop it onto a leather thong or similar if you wanted to (drop me a message if you would like me to do this). Fordite is the name given to the build up of paint in spray booths at car factories. I haven't managed to date this material but I suspect it is vintage material due to the lack of metallic/ sparkly layers and the way it handles during polishing (one of my fellow fordite geeks thinks it might be from a Ford factory in the 40's, I haven't managed to match it to a specific colour chart but it is consistent with the colours used at that time). If you want fordite from a specific manufacturer or era then drop me a message, I cut my own material and have a bit of a stash so should be able to help out.

A note from the seller

I am happy to wrap and send gifts direct to recipients with a note - just specify their delivery address when you check out (I use track 24 or special delivery so you can follow it round the country to the recipient). I cut and polish my own fordite, surfite and bowlerite, I'm happy to take commissions. If I don't have shipping to your country set up please drop me a message as it might be possible. USA customers - I will be shipping using Royal Mail/ USPS so I can pre pay your tariff charges which I have included in the shipping costs.

Shipping & delivery

This item will be posted to you by Sasha Garrett within 3 days of receiving payment.

Shipping destinationCostAdditional items
United Kingdom£7.50£0.00
EU & Northern IrelandDoesn't deliver here
United States£15.00£0.00
Rest of the WorldDoesn't deliver here

Useful Information

You can cancel the order and get a refund from the maker within 14 days of receipt, provided the item has not been used. Faulty items can be returned within six months of payment being made.

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What buyers say about Sasha Garrett

All 40 reviews

  • A lovely idea well executed. I ordered these as a bespoke item for a wedding and received them within days. Excellent product, excellent service.

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  • These earrings are gorgeous and they match a necklace I already had.

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  • The necklace arrived very quickly. I was delighted to be sent information about the making of this lovely and unusual piece which I have passed on to the recipient as this was a gift. I thought it was beautiful and am sure the recipient will love it.

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