About Croyde Sea Glass

Every piece of our ocean jewellery is one of a kind, made by hand with sea glass, sea pottery or shells found on the beaches of North Devon. We never buy or import sea glass – every little treasure is beach-combed locally, then set in sterling silver.

We don’t cut, reshape or tumble the glass or pottery. What you see is exactly how the ocean made it: softly frosted, pitted, a bit imperfect and full of character. Colours, shapes and sizes are all completely unique, so no two pieces will ever be the same.

All our rings are fully adjustable and really easy to wear – you can gently open or close them so they fit most finger sizes. That makes them great for gifting (no need to know someone’s exact size) or for everyday wear if your fingers change with the seasons.

Sea glass (or “mermaid’s tears”) can spend decades – even centuries – being rolled in the surf, scoured by sand and worn smooth. Most pieces started life as simple bottles, plates or vases, thrown away long ago and slowly transformed by tide and time into little coastal gems.

Because our glass and pottery are softer than traditional gemstones, they may lose a little sheen as they dry. If you’d like your piece to look freshly washed ashore, just rub a tiny dab of coconut oil, baby oil or moisturiser onto the surface for a soft glow. Please note: colours may look slightly different in real life than on your screen.

We also love making special commission pieces. If you have your own piece of sea glass or pottery from a place or moment you want to remember, we’d be delighted to turn it into a keepsake you can wear and treasure.