Lake Erie yields magnificent beach glass because of it's active past. The Lake along Buffalo, New York was a shipping lane for much of the 19th and 20th century. During these times, bottles were thrown overboard. Approximately 90% of beach glass' origin comes from bottles.
There are over 2,000 ship wrecks in Lake Erie alone, which adds to collecting success.
Beach glass is becoming a vanishing gem due to it's popularity among collectors and the significant decrease in glass production. Recycling efforts and environmental awareness have added to the scarcity of beach glass.
-Beach Glass Rarity-
Extremely Rare: Orange-Red-Turquoise-Yellow-Black-Teal-Grey
Rare: Pink-Aqua-Cornflower Blue-Cobalt Blue-Citron-Purple
Uncommon: Seafoam Green-Soft Blue- Forrest Green-Lime Green-Amber-Jade
Common: Kelly Green-Brown-White
There are over 2,000 ship wrecks in Lake Erie alone, which adds to collecting success.
Beach glass is becoming a vanishing gem due to it's popularity among collectors and the significant decrease in glass production. Recycling efforts and environmental awareness have added to the scarcity of beach glass.
-Beach Glass Rarity-
Extremely Rare: Orange-Red-Turquoise-Yellow-Black-Teal-Grey
Rare: Pink-Aqua-Cornflower Blue-Cobalt Blue-Citron-Purple
Uncommon: Seafoam Green-Soft Blue- Forrest Green-Lime Green-Amber-Jade
Common: Kelly Green-Brown-White
