Puerto Rican Sea Glass Colors
This is specific to Puerto Rico, and not meant to be a definitive list of the colors and origins of Puerto Rican sea glass. I have collected well over 100,000 pieces of sea glass there and that is what I base this on.
Others with similar experience may see things differently. There is always more to learn and discover. My goal is to provide some insight by sharing what I have learned from the sea.
Universal wisdom is great in determing rarity in the grand scheme of things but when applied to a specific region obscures the localities story. I prefer to interpret sea glass in its cultural and regional context.
There are some universal truths. White, amber, brown and kelly green are common in most sea glass spots and the blues usually fall somewhere in the uncommon to rare categories.
This is a work in progress!
Common Sea Glass Colors
- White or Clear
- Ambers & Browns
- Light Green, Seafoam Green or Pastel Green
- Kelly Green or Uncola Green
- Olive and Drab Greens
Uncommon Sea Glass Colors
- Cobalt Blue
- Cornflower Blue, Light Blue or Sapphire
- Aquamarines, Teals
- Milk Glass or Opaque White
Rare Sea Glass Colors
- Red
- Jadeite or Opaque Green
- Deep Blue-Greens
- Lime Green
Very Rare Sea Glass Colors
- Torquoise
- Pink
- Pale Lavender
- Dark Purple
Ultra Rare Sea Glass Colors
- Neon Yellow
- Golden Yellow
- Black Glass
- Orange
- Grey
- Riesling Blue
- Marbles
- Porcelan Dolls
- Opalescent Glass
- Slag Glass
- Multi Colored
- Bonfire Glass
- Opaques in all colors other than white or green
- Pieces with patterns, words, letters or numbers