Teal is an absolutely stunning colour that is prized by beach-combers for its rarity and deep blue-green hue. I usually find teal pieces in a lighter shade that comes from vintage household glassware such as water and ink bottles, but these darker pieces have an origin more closely connected to the sea. Cornwall has an incredibly rich maritime history and the longest coastline of any county in England. Its many historic and picturesque fishing villages have been a hive of activity for centuries and with this colour being used for glass fishing floats it is highly likely that this is the origin of this piece. It is a beautiful tear drop shape that is perfectly smoothed and rounded with a lovely light frosted surface texture.
Sea glass is formed when old, discarded glass is weathered by the waves, sand, and pebbles until it transforms into a smooth, luminous treasure. Once known as “Mermaids’ Tears,” these gems were said to be the tears of mermaids mourning sailors lost at sea. The colour, thickness, and tiny features within the glass, such as bubbles, offer clues to its origin and age. Each piece I use is hand-collected by me from the beaches and coves of Cornwall, and your jewellery will arrive with a little map showing where your sea glass gem was beach-combed.
I have handmade the setting using 100% recycled sterling and fine silver, finished with my makers’ mark of three waves on the back. It is available as the pendant only or add on a solid silver chain from the options. The sea glass in this pendant measures 10mm by 8.5mm. It comes with:
A map showing where the sea glass was found
A non-toxic microfibre polishing cloth
A recycled gift box
Unlike artificial or man-made “sea glass,” genuine sea glass can be identified by tiny crescent-shaped markings across the surface—unique patterns created only by the ocean’s touch. I never use imitation glass, only authentic pieces I personally beach-comb.
All photos are taken in natural daylight with no filters. Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen, and as with all true sea glass, the gem will appear to shift shades in different lighting, often glowing beautifully in direct light.
Teal is an absolutely stunning colour that is prized by beach-combers for its rarity and deep blue-green hue. I usually find teal pieces in a lighter shade that comes from vintage household glassware such as water and ink bottles, but these darker pieces have an origin more closely connected to the sea. Cornwall has an incredibly rich maritime history and the longest coastline of any county in England. Its many historic and picturesque fishing villages have been a hive of activity for centuries and with this colour being used for glass fishing floats it is highly likely that this is the origin of this piece. It is a beautiful tear drop shape that is perfectly smoothed and rounded with a lovely light frosted surface texture.
Sea glass is formed when old, discarded glass is weathered by the waves, sand, and pebbles until it transforms into a smooth, luminous treasure. Once known as “Mermaids’ Tears,” these gems were said to be the tears of mermaids mourning sailors lost at sea. The colour, thickness, and tiny features within the glass, such as bubbles, offer clues to its origin and age. Each piece I use is hand-collected by me from the beaches and coves of Cornwall, and your jewellery will arrive with a little map showing where your sea glass gem was beach-combed.
I have handmade the setting using 100% recycled sterling and fine silver, finished with my makers’ mark of three waves on the back. It is available as the pendant only or add on a solid silver chain from the options. The sea glass in this pendant measures 10mm by 8.5mm. It comes with:
A map showing where the sea glass was found
A non-toxic microfibre polishing cloth
A recycled gift box
Unlike artificial or man-made “sea glass,” genuine sea glass can be identified by tiny crescent-shaped markings across the surface—unique patterns created only by the ocean’s touch. I never use imitation glass, only authentic pieces I personally beach-comb.
All photos are taken in natural daylight with no filters. Colours may vary slightly depending on your screen, and as with all true sea glass, the gem will appear to shift shades in different lighting, often glowing beautifully in direct light.
