Rare Detroit Fordite Seven-Stone Sterling Silver Statement Ring

A rare piece of American automotive history, transformed into wearable art.

This extraordinary statement ring features five individually patterned Fordite stones, beautifully set in sterling silver with intricate rope detailing and oxidized accents.

What makes Fordite so special?

Also known as Detroit Agate, Fordite originated in the historic automobile factories of Detroit, Michigan. As Ford and other American automobiles were painted, layers of colorful enamel overspray accumulated on factory equipment. Over time, these layers hardened, creating remarkable patterns of color.

These hardened deposits were eventually discovered, cut, and polished into the extraordinary stones we know today as Fordite.

The remarkable part? Traditional Fordite is no longer being produced through those historic automotive painting methods. Authentic vintage material exists in a finite supply, making these colorful pieces of American history increasingly collectible.

Each stone reveals its own distinctive layers, meaning no two pieces are ever exactly alike.

Bold, architectural, and truly one of a kind, this five-stone sterling silver ring is a collector’s piece that captures the spirit of vintage American craftsmanship.

From the factory floors of Detroit to the timeless collection at Moonflower Mercantile.