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- THE MAGIC OF SEA GLASS -Charged by the sun . Cleansed by the sea . Renewed by the tides.You know the saying “you are a product of your environment” ? Well this couldn’t be more true for sea glass. Sea glass completely embodies all the properties of the ocean and the seaside in every possible way. The allure of these hybrid man and nature made gems is as captivating as the ocean itself. Walking along the beach my eyes are fixed on the sand, looking, hoping, and praying to find a colorful piece …

The oldest jewelry ever found dates back more than 100,000 years and consisted of beads made from Nassarius shells. While jewelry has changed over the years, it's safe to say humanity is still pulling material and inspiration from the sea. Items like sea glass rings and earrings have become incredibly popular in recent years, but it takes a trained eye to be able to cull quality glass from the beach. Believe it or not, there are different types of beach glass, and there's a way to tell …

It is amazing to me how the journey of sea glass has similarities to life and our own journey. I created a necklace called the "circle of life" to show the unique correlation between our journey and the journey of sea glass. Here is what I wrote:Amongst the wild ocean, it's path unknown. It will break ti will change and it will evolve. The waves are turbulent and the sand is harsh. Then one day the tide will carry it to shore. The sand and waves that were once so unforgiving have softened the ja …