Sea Glass Journal's Shard of the Month
This is a monthly installment showcasing a sea glass shard that has distinctive qualities that make it a top-notch piece of sea glass.
The Largest Sea Glass Shard Ever Found?!
November 2011
This monster could be the largest sea glass specimen ever found. It came from the Northeast of England where a Victorian glass factory once operated.
October 2011:
An Orange Sea Glass Marble
Fall is upon us and so are some prime sea glass collecting opportunities. Who knows, you may have a chance to find an Autumn colored piece of glass like this marble from Washington state.
September 2011:
A Sun-Colored Amethyst Sea Glass Stopper
Sea glass stoppers of any color are a rarity, even for the avid beach comber. To find a sun-colored amethyst stopper can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
August 2011:
An Old, Rare and Elusive Black Sea Glass Shard
A thick and black-looking olive-green piece of sea glass indicates it is probably from an old bottle commonly used to transport liquors, olive oils and other consumables.
July 2011:
A Patriotic Red, White & Blue Multi
For the month of July this red, white and blue multi-colored sea glass shard has been chosen in recognition of America's independence from England.
June 2011:
An Aqua Blue Sea Glass Lip Segment
A sea glass lip segment from a very large demijohn bottle possibly used to transport wine and other spirits.
May 2011:
Kelly Green Soda Bottle Bottom
This green lime-wedged sea glass shard probably came from the bottom of a soda bottle.
April 2011:
Vaseline Glass Drawer Pull
This sea glass specimen was once possibly a vaseline glass decorative drawer pull knob from the Depression-era.
March 2011:
A Multi-Colored Sea Glass Egg
This well-rounded, tri-colored piece of sea glass that started out as refuse glass thrown away by an art glass studio.
February 2011:
A Large Sea Glass Boulder
This sea glass behemoth originates from the northeast of England where now-defunct glass factories once operated.
January 2011:
A Sea Glass Insulator Shard
Besides being very thick and chunky this piece of sea glass has the telltale threads that clearly indicate its origins before becoming a prized piece of sea glass.
December 2010:
An Amberina Sea Glass Shard
This is a fine example of amberina sea glass found on the beaches of Puerto Rico. This shard could be as old as the late 1880s and possibly came from discarded tableware.
