Azure blue (Victorian poison bottle) Scottish sea glass thick band ring in sterling silver - Size O (UK), Size 7 (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:

This colour of sea glass is perhaps the rarest in all of Scotland and likely started life as a Victorian poison bottle or medical bottle containing highly poisonous contents. in Victorian medicine, a bright and alarming blue was used as a warning. For over a century this little wonder has drifted on the sea floor, becoming perfectly frosted by the fine sands of the West Coast of Scotland. We hope this interesting little piece of history adds to the wonder of the piece. It's colour is truly an azure, almost neon blue. 

100% sterling silver, hand crafted by us. 

Size O (UK size), Size 7 (US Size)