1Seaglass, Beach Glass, & Recycled Glass

Handcrafted jewelry designs by Sand Sea Sun. Seaglass is also known as beach glass
or recycled glass ~ and is found along the shores of ocean, rivers, and lakes.

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What is Sea Glass?

Genuine sea glass is the glass found along the shore, tumbled and broken by the ocean. Authentic sea glass is a rare find, but lucky beachcombers may find these jewel like pieces in the gravel and shell patches all along our beaches. A very fortunate few may find bits or even whole bottles lost through the centuries in the storms and shipwrecks that still sweep over the Diamond Shoals.

When we began working with natural sea glass, the colors and shapes lent themselves so naturally to many jewelry designs. The possibilities are endless ~ the supply of glass, unfortunately, is not. More hours were spent walking the tide line than working at the jewelers bench!

To supplement the natural supply, Sand . Sea . Sun began recreating the sea glass process. Today, the sea glass used in our jewelry is primarily recycled glass, created from broken bottles, stained glass remnants, and beads. This colorful glass is broken, formed and finished in our studios, then tumbled with genuine beach sand, gravel, and salt water to replicate the roll of ocean waves. The resulting sand-etched finish turns these pieces into modern sea jewels, resembling the natural beach glass found along the shore. A long and labor intensive process (with many cuts, burns, and scrapes!) ~ but the results are worth it: sea style glass in a rainbow of color.

From this glass palette we create the intricate jewelry of Sand . Sea . Sun. Earrings, bracelets, and necklaces combine this recycled glass with sterling silver wire & beads, genuine fresh water pearls, the finest crystal beads, and charms with nautical and sea life motifs. For more information on the elements used in our jewelry, click here.