Cloudy sky grey Scottish sea glass thick band ring in sterling silver - Size R (UK), Size 8.5 (US)

What is Scottish sea glass?

For centuries, glass factories lined the coastlines of Scotland and dumped their waste glass directly into the sea. This was a vital part of Scottish industrialisation, history and economy and helped people access food and drink easier. Over decades and even centuries, this glass became beautifully tumbled and frosted by the sea salt, waves, sand abrasion and a chemical reaction with the salt in the water and the lime in the glass. Today, little fragments of this glass can be found on Scottish beaches as it is a nod to the factories that no longer exist. It is also possible that the glass found its own way into the ocean via ports, pirates, trade or simply by accident. 

About this ring:

Grey sea glass has a fascinating history. This piece most likely started life as a black bottle and due to a chemical reaction with the salt water in the sea and being tumbled for over a hundred years in the fine sand, the glass turned grey. Rare sea glass is very rare, particularly in Scotland and likely originates from the early 1900's, particularly from Ayrshire, which was known to manufacture black bottles during this time. 

100% sterling silver, hand crafted by us. 

Size R (UK size), Size 8.5 (US size)