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Rare Mint Milk Glass Sea Glass Jewelry Set: Vintage Necklace & Earrings
Found by us beneath the waters of Saint Martin
Every piece begins with something the sea left behind.
THE STORY OF THIS PIECE
Delicate, dreamy, and hard to find—this sea glass set features authentic mint green milk glass, a rare treasure from mid-century glassmaking history.
Each piece has been naturally tumbled by the ocean before being transformed into a one-of-a-kind necklace and earring set. The necklace features a stainless-steel ball and cable chain (18 inches) with a lobster clasp, while the elegant drop earrings dangle from lever back hooks via a dainty chain.
Milk glass—also called opal glass—was first created by adding minerals like tin or bone ash to make the glass opaque or softly translucent. This mint-colored variety likely dates back to the 1950s–60s, a time when pastels were in vogue and used in decorative tableware and cosmetics jars.
Sourced with care, shaped by the sea, and crafted by hand—this set is a unique gift for collectors, beach lovers, or anyone who appreciates timeless vintage elegance.
📏 Pendant 25 x 15 and earrings measure approx 45 mm x 15 mm. See last photo.
As a special thank-you, we include a handcrafted palm tree display stand with every necklace or earring pair — perfect for gifting or showcasing.
According to Beachcombing Magazine.
‘Milk glass, also known as opal glass, is made by adding tin, zinc oxide, fluorides, phosphates, arsenic, antimony, or calcium in the form of bone ash (which creates a translucent opaline glass). Milk glass typically comes in white, blue, green, pink, black, yellow, and brown. Some milk glass was made with manganese dioxide to keep it bright white, and this compound reacts to sunlight over time turning the milk glass a light lavender.’
