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Monday, October 27, 2008

Sea Glassing In the Upper Bay

Yesterday was a windy day, full of surf, and it made for a successful sea glass collecting adventure in the lower Narragansett Bay, RI. Today, I decided to see what may have turned up in the upper bay.

Because the upper bay generally doesn't have as much surf as the lower bay, sea glass is usually less conditioned, keeping more of its original shape. This can make it easier to guess the origins of the shard but makes a piece less desirable for jewelry. These pieces of sea glass are probably more appropriate for a craft project such as candle holders and mobiles, or just to add to your collection of interesting shards. Sea glass found in the upper regions would have to be in the water a long time before it acquires that frosty, pitted look that is so desirable.

Well, it didn't take long to find out that I made the right decision on where to look. Almost immediately, as I stepped onto the beach, I found this beautiful sun-colored amethyst sea glass stopper! Unbelievable! I have never found a stopper of this color. Usually I get the light aqua or light green types.

It didn't end there. Right near where I found the stopper was this tri-colored sea glass marble. You just never know what a windy day will leave on the beach!



Along with these beautiful treasures I also found some bottle necks and pottery shards along with some common sea glass colored pieces.




All in all another fine day to take a walk on the beach and treasure hunt!

Take care and happy hunting!
Gary de Blois



Catch of the Day
A beautiful, sun-colored amethyst sea glass stopper!