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Jewelry has long been used to adorn the human body. While the numerous types of sea glass earrings and sea glass charm designs available to us today may not have existed centuries ago, other materials did. Here, we'll take a quick look at some of the oldest jewelry ever discovered from ancient civilizations around the world.Croatia In 2013, a professor heading the Neanderthal Collection from a site in Krapina discovered something amazing when taking a closer look at some eagle talons. Numer …

- 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 …

Jewelry is a favorite topic for many people, and it's especially exciting to learn just how expensive some pieces can be. Whether you're a jewelry lover or you're just curious, you'll definitely find something interesting in this list of the world's most expensive pieces of jewelry!The Cullinan Diamond This one of a kind blue diamond ring stunned countless people when it went to auction in 2009. In fact, it was so well-loved by people at the auction that it managed to sell for an impressive $9.6 …

If you are lucky enough to be visiting a beach this summer or live nearby (lucky you!), you should consider adding sea glass collecting to your beach-time itinerary. Sea glass, also known as mermaid tears, are beautiful, unique, and highly sought after. Artisans love to use the pieces for beach glass jewelry and enhancing other crafts they have. Imagine owning your very own authentic sea glass ring. Just like a snowflake, no one piece of sea glass is identical to another. In fact, types of beach …

If you've ever walked along a beach, you've probably knelt down to collect sea glass -- bright shards of glass that have been rounded and shaped by the ocean over time. Those with a more creative flair have turned sea glass into countless beautiful creations, such as sea glass anklet designs, sea glass rings, and other various types of sea glass jewelry. Others use it in mosaics or works of art. There are many different shades of sea glass, though blues, greens, and ambers tend to be more c …

Whether you're planning a wedding for the spring or the fall, it's a special day that deserves the utmost attention in terms of planning. And while a beach wedding might be the plan of your dreams, all of that travel can be a little bit pricey.So if your heart belongs to the sea and your strict budget, these tips are for you. Here's how you can bring the ocean right to your wedding without ever getting your feet wet. Beach Colors If there's one thing that sets the tone for a wedding, it's the co …

One of the rising fashion trends of the past few years has been with some of the most basic of recycled materials. Sea glass jewelry shows us what a couple decades and a few knocks of waves against broken pieces of glass can create. Any multitude of vibrant colors can be gained from different types of beach glass, giving us stunning sea glass pendants and bracelets. Let's take a closer look of where these colored glasses come from and which colors are the most rare.Common ColorsThree of the most …

The sea has been a source of life, beauty, and sustenance for countless cultures over time. It continues to do so in many ways today. Food, novelties, and even lifeforms from the sea continue to inspire multitudes of people around the world.One of the most striking contributions that the sea has made to humanity comes in the form of jewelry. Countless items culled from the sea are used to craft beautiful pieces that last through generations. Here's a short look at some of the most commonly …

The oldest known jewelry ever discovered were 10,000-year-old beads crafted from Nassarius shells. Although we still use gifts from the sea like sea glass and different types of beach glass to make beautiful, authentic sea glass charm designs, the world of jewelry has evolved quite a bit in recent years.One of the biggest ways in which the jewelry world has evolved is the use of new kinds of metal to create brilliant works of wearable art. Curious to learn more? Here are just a few of the m …

Just eight miles north of Mendocino, California, there's a portion of coastline along Fort Bragg that's home to one of the largest treasure troves of sea glass in the world. However, there are a few different stories as to how it got there.The Facts About Sea Glass In truth, many of the beautiful sea glass beaches around the world are a result of human pollution. In the past, people would throw garbage -- mainly glass -- into the ocean, using it primarily as a dumping ground. What they didn …