Scottish sea glass jewellery that is made with sea glass found on the beaches of Scotland.
Sea glass is an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to mined precious gemstones.
Sea glass is Mother Earth’s way of recycling our glass waste from years, and centuries, gone by. Each nugget of sea glass washed up on the shore has a unique history; a journey through the ocean, tides and time. Perhaps at one time an Art Deco perfume bottle , or a poison bottle from an 18th Century apothecary, there is something very special about sea glass..
Sea worn, the salt, tides, and action of the waves tumble the glass against pebbles and rocks to produce what is known as Mermaid Tears. Perfect nuggets of sea treasure. Each piece is unique, with a different provenance, and some colours very rare to find.
We travel all over Scotland collecting natural sea glass and working with sea glass in its natural form is our preference, despite the difficulties and idiosyncrasies . But we do sometimes carve the collected sea glass to more regular shapes, and further tumble to give a more luminescent effect. For certain commissions and designs we have to use sourced sea glass from Northumberland. This is where we require a specific colour for a client..