Scottish sea pottery jewellery … the awesome gift. Jewelry can be timeless: If you think about gifts you have received over the years, try to think about which gifts are still in use. Even those that are still being used are either fairly new or on their last leg. Only jewelry can be cared for and enjoyed for generations. There are endless classic jewelry styles that ensure your piece will never become irrelevant, and even in case it does, settings can always be changed and upgraded.

Jewelry is appropriate for someone of any age and it’s a lot better than giving a child a set of drums. I promise. Even if they aren’t your child. Retribution exists. You can make never have enough jewelry. Jewelry is a memorable gift. You’ll always remember who gave it to you, what the occasion was, and where you were. Jewelry is meaningful and more than just metal and rocks. Jewelry tells a story; your story. Jewelry is lasting. Jewelry is more than a purchase – it’s an investment that can actually appreciate in value. Plus, most family heirlooms are pieces of jewelry that pass from one generation to the next. You could start a new family tradition. Read extra info at Scottish jewelry.

Sea jewelry terms : Bottle Glass – Sea glass originating from old bottles (and jars). This is the most prevalent of sea glass types. This sea glass is found on most beaches of the world. It was not until 1500 BC that the first hollow glass container was made by covering a sand core with a layer of molten glass. Glass blowing became the most common way to make glass containers from the First Century BC. Bubbles – (also see Gemballs) Smaller version of boulder’s (see above) Sea glass pieces that are almost perfectly round. Bubbles are mainly found in Seaham England and unlike sea glass originating from bottles or jars, started as lumps of scrap glass.

Scottish jewelry is influenced by viking jewelry so here is a fact about viking jewelry. The Penannular brooch was exclusively worn by Viking men and was adopted by Vikings from Scottish and Irish settlers; the trend later caught on in Russia and Scandinavia. Brooches would be fastened on the wearer’s right shoulder with the pin facing upward, which left the sword-arm free. The Oval brooch, on the other hand, was typically worn by Viking women. Oval brooches were used to fasten dresses, aprons, and cloaks and were more detailed and ornate in comparison to penannular brooches. A single brooch would be worn on the shoulder to fasten the wearer’s dress, along with a chain of colored beads for added visual appeal. Oval brooches are believed to have gone out of fashion at around 1000 AD and were replaced by more fanciful designs of brooches.

My love of sea glass has progressed to sea pottery which is in abundance on certain East coast beaches of Scotland. There must have been potteries many years ago in the areas surrounding the Firth of Forth and remains thrown into the water. I have found some lovely pieces since I have been looking and often wonder what the piece originally was, where it came from and how long it had been tumbled by the waves. I love how the pottery feels, and some of the shapes are just perfect for making into necklaces. Source: https://alamercreations.com/.