About Sea Glass

Sea Glass: A Vanishing Treasure

Sea Glass, also known as beach glass or mermaid tears, comes from old glass items which have found their way to the ocean one way or another. The glass is tumbled for years by the surf and sand to produce a beautifully smooth gem. Prior to the 1960's most products were sold in glass receptacles.  As plastic and metal developed there was a decreased need for colorful glass bottles and jars. Modern containers coupled with recycling laws have made real sea glass truly a rare treasure.

Sea Glass: A Rainbow of Colors

Sea glass comes in a rainbow of colors. They are arranged in a scale of extremely rare to commonly found colors, by Richard LaMotte author of Pure Sea Glass. At East Coast Sea Glass Design our jewelry is priced according to the rarity of the color.

Extremely Rare: Orange, Red, Turquoise, Yellow, Black, Teal, and Gray

Rare:Pink, Aqua, Cornflower and Cobalt Blue, Milk Glass, Citron, and Purple

Uncommon: Soft Green, Soft Blue, Forest Green, Lime Green, Golden, Amber, Amber, and Jade

Common:Kelly Green, Brown, and White