{"product_id":"fordite-65","title":"Fordite","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fascinating Fordite cabochon comes from Michigan, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage Fordite is also commonly known as Motor Agate.  It was produced during the process of hand spraying vehicles in large automotive factories in decades past.  The oversprayed paint 'slag' accumulated and created layers of colorful enamel that were cured and hardened at high temperatures in the manufacturing process - sometimes 100's of times for the deeper paint layers!\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e⁠  When buildup became obstructive it was removed, thus creating the layered colorful chunks you see today.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis hand spraying paint process for vehicles is no longer used.  An electrostatic method is now employed that creates very little overspray.  Vintage Fordite is a relic of our manufacturing past.  It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is truly a one of a kind material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13.550 carats \/ 34.2 x 25.1 x 3.9 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstimate: $125 - $135\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gem Dragon Auctions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50977937359161,"sku":"3355x","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/0037\/0233\/files\/IMG_5817_eef05214-0bd1-403a-8bca-da0f771a8435.jpg?v=1752013090","url":"https:\/\/gemdragonauctions.com\/products\/fordite-65","provider":"Gem Dragon Auctions ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}