Sea Glass Colours and Their Rarity
Part of the joy of collecting sea glass is discovering the range of colours—and learning just how rare some of them are.
Common Sea Glass Colours
These are the colours you’ll find most often along PEI beaches:
- White (clear glass)
- Brown (amber)
- Green
They typically come from everyday bottles and jars, making them abundant and easy to collect.
Uncommon Sea Glass Colours
A little harder to find, but always exciting:
- Seafoam
- Soft blues
- Jade green
These colours often come from older or less common glass items and add variety to any collection.
Rare Sea Glass Colours
These are the pieces that make you pause mid-walk:
- Cobalt blue
- Aqua
- Purple (sun-altered glass)
Often linked to vintage medicine bottles or specialty glass, these are cherished finds for collectors.
Extremely Rare Sea Glass Colours
The true treasures of the shoreline:
- Red
- Orange (the rarest of all)
- Yellow
- Pink
- Turquoise
- Black sea glass
These colours are scarce, making each discovery feel like a small miracle.
A Simple Walk, A Meaningful Find
There’s a quiet joy in walking the shoreline, scanning the sand, and discovering something shaped by time.
Sea glass isn’t just beautiful—it’s meaningful. It connects us to history, to the ocean, and to the stories carried along the coast of Prince Edward Island.
And in places like Souris, those stories are still being found, one small piece at a time.
Bring the Coast Home
At Seaside Shop, we’re inspired by the beauty of the Atlantic coast and the treasures it leaves behind. Sea glass reminds us to slow down, look closely, and appreciate the simple, weathered beauty of the sea.
