FORDITE
Fordite is a man-made gemstone. It originated due to overspray in the vehicle painting bays which gradually accumulated over time forming colourful layers. The Fordite we use is steeped in Automotive heritage – sourced from many prestigious factories such as; Ford, Jeep, and Corvette line at the Chevrolet plant in Detroit.
Black Diamond
Formed 2.6 billion years ago –– Black Diamonds are believed to have arrived on Earth aboard a kilometer-wide asteroid. Found only in Brazil and Western Africa, the impact would have coincided with a time when these areas were joined together as part of a ‘Supercontinent’ which accounts for their current distribution. Of note, these extraterrestrial gems are the hardest of all Diamonds.
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver is an alloy containing 92.5% of silver and 7.5% of copper. Silversmiths created this alloy to give pure silver extra strength and durability.
This lustrous precious metal exhibits the highest conductivity, thermal and reflectivity of any metal. Intrinsically linked with status and wealth –
The words “silver” and “money” are interchangeable in many languages including French were “argent” means both money and silver.