Back from Bermuda

The water and sky are actually this color!

Beach at Southampton, Bermuda

Just a few pictures for now.  I will share more soon.  Also, I will tell you about my lucky seaglass finds!

Someone lost his marbles!.

I have done a little more research about seaglass marbles.  So, to be complete, I should mention two other theories about why we find marbles on the beach.  One is that ships used to use marbles as ballast, and then when there were shipwrecks, the marbles fell into the sea.  The other theory is that children used to play with marbles down by the seashore, and throw them into the sea.  Believe them if you wish.  I do think the seaglass marble bottles are the most probable explanation -- but who knows.   Obviously, someone has lost his (or her) marbles!

Ever hear of seaglass marble bottles?

Sea glass collectors always talk about finding marbles on the beach, but until recently, I was not sure what it meant.  Aren't marbles what children used to play with?  I just didn't get it.  Well, now I have learned about marble bottles, that were in use in the 19th century or maybe earlier.  There was a marble inside the bottle that would rise when the bottle was full of liquid, so it became a stopper.  There is an indentation in the bottle, where the marble would go, when you drank from it or poured from it.

Anyway, when the bottles were tossed into the ocean, often the marbles would escape from them somehow.  When you find a marble on a beach, it may very well come from a marble bottle! In Bermuda, marbles are sometimes found along the beaches there.   Good luck in your search.  I will post a picture of a marble I found soon.  Does anyone have any more info about seaglass marbles?  Please comment if you do!

Want to buy Lucky Sea Glass jewelry? More Info!

If you are interested in buying any of my designs or if you would like a custom designed piece, please email me first at contact@luckyseaglass.com  I will then be able to verify that the item is still available, and give you the best price.  You will receive a 5% discount if you like my facebook page.  Free shipping on orders of $100 or more (domestic U.S. only).  Other orders will be charged the post office rates.

I accept PayPal on the website, which is a secure site.  You can choose any credit card you like, but you click on the PayPal button first.  You don't need a PayPal account.

I guarantee all my designs are made with genuine, beachcombed sea glass.  Also, if you ever need repairs or replacements, please contact me and I will try to accommodate at a reasonable price.  If you want to return an item within two weeks of receipt, please send it back to me, and I will give you a credit which is good for a year.  I appreciate all my customers -- and have never had a return!  Please select carefully.

Again, please email me first before ordering.  Thank you so much for your interest!
My website is http://www.luckyseaglass.com


Jean

The Psychology of Collecting Seaglass

I've been meaning to write about the psychology of collecting!  Have any of you guessed that my first career (before sea glass jewelry designing) was as a psychologist?  I worked as a licensed psychologist for over 30 years  (some of that did overlap with sea glass collecting!).

Anyway, why do people collect, accumulate, hoard?  There are so many reasons, and each person may have his or her own.  But, I do think that sea glass collectors love the beauty of the glass, the mystery of where it came from, the challenge of finding it along the shoreline, and the hope that they will find that elusive red, orange, or turquoise colored gem!  People who buy sea glass jewelry enjoy the final product, and, based on my repeat customers, don't get tired of adding to their collection either.

Since sea glass is ecological -- in a way, we are cleaning the world's beaches! Also, collecting it is somewhat addictive, for all the reasons I noted above.  There is always one more beach, one more piece of sea glass to find.  I hope you all enjoy the hunt -- and if you would like a custom made piece of jewelry with your very own find, please contact me.

Greece is great

The Parthenon

Beautiful Santorini

Guards in Athens

I have to admit, I think the sea glass I found around the Greek Islands is my favorite.  It probably has been tumbled for a very long time, and maybe there are not too many collectors there.  Anyway, I found some beautiful, gem quality sea glass there.  Here are some pictures from my trip that I  thought I'd share since so many of this blog's visitors are from Greece.  It's such a beautiful country!

Sea Glass Souvenirs

I wrote this article a while ago, but thought you might like to read it. 

 

Sea Glass Souvenirs

by
( Lucky Sea Glass^TM )

Greek sea glass "heart" with sterling silver

During my travels throughout the world, I have found sea glass that I make into jewelry when I return home. These are the best souvenirs!

I have found sea glass in Antarctica, Greece, Hawaii, California, and even Russia (near St. Petersburg) and Romania (Baltic Sea).

It is great to have a special souvenir from a trip.

Sometimes, when I travel on a cruise, my fellow travelers ask me to make a pendant or earrings for them with the sea glass I have found during our trip.

Also, since I have an international sea glass collection, people can request items from many specific geographic areas even if they have not traveled with me.

Travel, sea glass and jewelry go together well.




Amber sea glass (Mykonos Island, Greece)
with sterling silver.


Lucky Sea Glass^TM

Who Doesn't Have A Jewish Mother?

Romania light turquoise sea glass with sterling silver Star of David

O.K., I know not everyone has a Jewish mother, but the point is that mothers of all denominations and races, etc. should be celebrated.  At the very least, they gave birth to you!  You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these designs -- in fact I have sold more to people who are not Jewish! But, here are a few to think about as Mother's Day approaches.  The flower pin, of course, is not Judaica, but I just thought it might brighten someone's day. All of these are on my website. The pictures may be better there!


Teal sea glass from Mediterranean Sea with sterling silver candelabra and necklace

Copper flower pin with pale aqua sea glass from Lake Erie, sapphire, turquoise beads, and more!

Some pictures from Hawaii (Dec 2011)

Brave surfer!

huge plants on Hana highway

Flowers in the hotel

Sterling silver palm tree with Hawaii sea glass by Lucky Sea Glass

Just been trying to organize my pictures and memory cards!  My computer had to be completely restored a few weeks ago, and I lost a lot of my pictures on it  -- don't worry, (I saved them on an external drive), but now I am trying to get them back.  I found these Hawaii pictures, I must share!

Lucky Sea Glass Sales

Maybe you are not so interested in this little business I have created, but I must share some nice surprises.  Just received this email from a customer in California, who purchased two necklaces

Hi Jean, Just wanted to drop you a short note saying thank you for the help with my order and i love the pieces of jewelry! They look beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful afternoon and thanks again.

 

Beth

 

Also, when I returned home from Philadelphia (last week),  the SanJon Gallery in Florida told me that a pendant and earrings sold there. 

 

Gold plated link necklace with sea glass and ruby Swarovski crystals

If you look on my website, you can see other customer comments.  I love it when people love the jewelry!