The glass turns purple over time as the manganese is exposed to sunlight and sea action. This sort of glass saw its peak production during the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Homemade wind chimes are easier than you think! This sea glass DIY is perfect for adding a touch of color and calm to your outdoor space. I love to relax on the porch, surrounded by a light breeze ...

Sea glass collecting has grown in popularity in the last 10 years, with hundreds of thousands of people joining public sea glass groups, Valle says. Valle runs a private group of 500 collectors.

Sea glass, or beach glass, begins essentially as garbage – broken glass dumped into fresh or salt water. Over time, waves, water and sand smooth its sharp edges.

According to the sea glass rarity chart from realseaglass.com, the “ultra rare” tier of sea glass colors includes multi-colored pieces, orange, yellow, red, turquoise and teal.

Toadfish's New EDC Pocket Knife: Sea glass inspired design, a quality razor-sharp blade, and a commitment to restoring our oceans. The Toadfish EDC Pocket Knife with "sea glass" color scales ...

As sea glass grows harder to find, people who want to work with it are creating their own, tumbling pieces of glass in sand-filled machines or treating them with muriatic acid or other corrosive ...

When she’s not coordinating events for her job, Nicole Mattacola is organizing the Santa Cruz Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival with help from her family. The festival celebrated its 16th year ...