Sea glass is a gift from the ocean, created when discarded glass items like bottles or jars are smoothed and polished by waves and sand. Over decades, sharp glass edges are transformed into soft, frosted gems through the natural tumbling process. This remarkable transformation takes 20 to 50 years, sometimes even longer, depending on the glass's thickness and the conditions of the sea. Each piece carries the beauty of time and nature’s touch, symbolizing transformation, resilience, and the bond between humans and the ocean.

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Colors of Sea Glass and Their Rarity

 

Common Colors:

• Kelly Green: one of the most frequently found shades of green. It typically originates from containers like lemon-lime soda bottles, including 7-UP, Sprite, and Mountain Dew, as well as wine and beer bottles such as Heineken.
  * 1-5 pieces will be Kelly Green

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• Brown: often sourced from beer, root beer, and whiskey bottles. Older pieces are less common and can be more valuable. Historically, large brown bottles were also used for products like Clorox and Lysol. Today, many wine and beer companies continue using brown glass to shield the contents from sunlight.
  * 1 in 2 pieces will be Brown

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• Clear: often originates from a variety of sources, including soda bottles, food jars, liquor and wine bottles, Mason and Ball canning jars, as well as vintage milk and medicine bottles.
  * 2 out of 3 pieces will be Clear

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Less Common Colors:

• Cobalt Blue: A vibrant color from medicine bottles and art glass. It stands out as one of the most captivating finds.

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• Aqua: A vintage hue connected to antique glass and older bottles. Its soothing tone mirrors the sea itself.

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• Amber: Found less often, amber pieces reflect their origins in vintage soda or beer bottles.

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Rare and Extremely Rare Colors:

• Red: Derived from car tail lights or antique glass, red is exceptionally rare and treasured.

• Purple: A delicate color created when manganese in old clear glass reacts to sunlight, turning it lavender.

• Yellow: Bright and cheerful, yellow often comes from rare art glass or bottles.

• Black: Often deep green or purple when held to light, black sea glass is ancient, often tied to pre-1900s glassmaking.

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Sea glass is more than just a fragment of glass—it’s a journey through time, a transformation shaped by decades of tumbling waves, sand, and salt. Its colors and forms tell stories of history, resilience, and nature’s artistry, making each piece a unique treasure.