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

The stone is about 16 x 8 in mm

We set it in solid fine and sterling silver

Since the stone was once wood it's common that this stone has fractures

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