Cadilite rings and paint chips

Cadilite Jewelry

Other than Croc himself, Lile Gallery is best known for his unique jewelry, created from chunks of paint that fall from the Cadillac Ranch outside of Amarillo. This Route 66 icon has accumulated years of graffiti, as “tagging” the cars has become a tradition for travelers along the Mother Road.

Cadilite jewelry raw paint block
A raw “block” of paint from Cadillac Ranch., ready to be sliced.

Croc gathers these “blocks” (with the permission of the property owners) and slices them to create “chips” of paint. He then sets the pieces in sterling silver, to create rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, cufflinks and other beautiful accessories.

Cadilite paint chip
A typical chip cut from a raw block. Get a load od those colors!

Genuine Cadilite jewelry is available ONLY from Lile Art Gallery. Although imitations exist,  only Croc makes the genuine articles, and Rt. 66 tourists from around the world come to Lile Art Gallery to purchase them. You can now purchase the real thing here on the website! (Shipping is FREE!) Browse the selection below or click on the icon on the SHOP page!