What is Sea Glass?

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ABOUT SEA AND BEACH GLASS

Authentic beach glass has a unique look about it. The longer the glass has been in the lake or ocean the more it begins to resemble a beautiful colored rock. The edges become rounded and smooth and the surface becomes frosted and cloudy when dry. Generally the older the glass the more frosted they appear. Before plastics were invented most items in liquid form were packaged in glass. An example of this is the clear glass milk bottle that was delivered to many homes by the milkman until the late 1960’s. This clear thick recycled bottle carelessly dropped in Lake Michigan in 1958 would appear today as smooth white frosted pieces. Old glass tends to be thicker than today’s bottled beverages. Waves, currents, tides, PH level, alkalinity and time all play a part in the process of polishing glass. In areas that have less rocks and finer sand, pieces will appear smoother and keep their clarity better. Each piece is unique, a part of our history.

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THE VALUE OF SEA GLASS

Rarity of color dictates the value of the sea glass, as well as size, and shape. The older the sea glass typically the more value it holds. The uniqueness and rarity of color dictate value tremendously. Plus the larger shards of glass typically hold more value, for they didn’t break into smaller pieces, starting the smoothing process all over again. Many pieces are antiques, tumbling in the ocean or lake for 50 –100years.

COLOR CHART

BROWN (BEER) - COMMON
WHITE (LIQUIDS) - COMMON
KELLY GREEN (BEER BOTTLES) - LESS COMMON
LIGHT TURQUOISE (OLD CANNING JARS) - HARDER TO FIND
LIGHT GREEN (OLD COKE COLA BOTTLES) - HARDER TO FIND
OTHER SHADES OF GREEN - HARDER TO FIND
COBALT BLUE (MILK OF MAGNESIA) - VERY HARD TO FIND
OTHER SHADES OF BLUE - RARE
PURPLE - RARE
AMBER - RARE
PINK - RAREST
RED - RAREST
ORANGE - RAREST
YELLOW - RAREST

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