Imagine my surprise and delight when I saw this story in the Siberian Times. Yes, Virginia, there is a new sea glass beach and it's in Russia! It's called Glass Bay and is about a 30 minute drive from Vladivostock in the "Russian Far East," on the Pacific side of the country. Truck loads of glass bottles and trash from a nearby porcelain factory were dumped in the ocean at Ussuri Bay and have been transformed into our adored gems of the sea. Enjoy the awesome photos of Russian sea … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Amethyst | Lavender Sea Glass Jewelry
Purple Amethyst - The February Birthstone If you have a birthday in February, or know someone who does, you may well be interested in knowing more about this month's much celebrated birthstone, the amethyst. As with many of the most popular gemstones, the history and mythology of the amethyst dates back to ancient times. One of the earliest mentions of this semi precious stone, actually a purple/violet variety of quartz, is from the Greeks who made wine goblets carved from amethyst because … [Read more...]
21 Best Beaches in the World – 2017
After perusing breathtaking photos of the world's best beaches, I feel a powerful urge to rework my bucket list. From the Seychelles to Sanibel, you'll revel in their beauty and diversity. Only five of National Geographic's selections are in the U.S. but it's a good place to start! I only wish that I had been a photographer on this assignment! Ask true beach lovers to name a favorite swath of surf and sand, and the answer changes with the tides. Luckily our planet is covered in oceans, seas, … [Read more...]
Best U.S. Beaches for Beach Combers
If you're feeling like it's time to take a break, maybe you should begin planning a bit of a getaway. How about a "working" beach style vacation, one that comes with daily beach combing responsibilities? Whether you're looking for shells, fossils, sharks teeth or sea glass to start a stash, here are a few ideas of where you may be able to find some of these chic collectibles. Sound like a good idea? Here's a story from Smithsonian.mag.com to get whet your appetite! For many people, a day at … [Read more...]
Sculptor Captures Beauty of the Seas
Surfer|Sculptor, Ben Young, celebrates the natural beauty of his native Australia with his fabulous, hand cut, glass and concrete sculptures of familiar ocean scenes. See more photos in this story courtesy of mymodernmet.com. Self-taught artist Ben Young has been creating glass sculptures for over 15 years. His beautifully layered pieces capture the spirit of the ocean through their combination of textured concrete and semi-translucent glass. Full story here: New Layered Glass Ocean … [Read more...]
Garnet Red Sea Glass Jewelry
Minerals and gemstones have been valued since ancient times when they were thought to possess mystical qualities and curative powers. The people of ancient civilizations, including Greeks, Romans, Incas and Aztecs, adorned themselves with gemstones believing that these special stones would protect them from illness and evil forces. Birthstone Jewelry In 1912 the trade group, Jewelers of America, developed a list of gemstones to represent each birth month of the year. The list that was created … [Read more...]
