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.
July 2010:
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 2010:
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 2010:
Kelly Green Soda Bottle Bottom
This green lime-wedged sea glass shard probably came from the bottom of a soda bottle.
April 2010:
Vaseline Glass Drawer Pull
This sea glass specimen was once possibly a vaseline glass decorative drawer pull knob from the Depression-era.
March 2010:
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 2010:
A Large Sea Glass Boulder
This sea glass behemoth originates from the northeast of England where now-defunct glass factories once operated.
January 2010:
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 2009:
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.
November 2009:
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.
October 2009:
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.
