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Carnival Collar - Fordite pendant with glass accents

In time for the all the holidays - especially Carnival where one celebrates rebirth, this festive one-of-a-kind collar should be worn with a sparkle in your eye.  In a starring role is a 2.75 inch Fordite pendant. Fordite, also known as Detroit Agate, is the ultimate rebirth 'jewel'. Made from layers and layers of built up automotive paint and baked hundreds of times, then the overspray chunks are chipped off and fashioned into jewelry focal pieces by lapidary artists. No two creations are the same and due to it's lightweight and colorful characteristics, perfect for jewelry.  With sky blue and frosted white Czech glass, resin, and accents of sterling and silver flashes.Vintage chain extends this piece from 16.5 to 18.5 inches. Reverse the necklace for a different pendant view.