Marcy Orr Berger, Beach Glass Jewelry

05/25/2026

Interesting folklore. I have a collection of wishing stones in my flower beds. Most were found in Ashtabula. They're fun to watch for!
The white circle is usually much narrower and must go all the way around to be a Wishing Stone.

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

PART TWO:
I love learning about our Lake Erie beach glass!
One interesting thing to look for, to determine if glass is authentic or fake are the words "SURF tumbled." At flea markets and on-line you may see glass advertised as "tumbled" glass." This means it was tumbled in a machine, and it's probably from broken bottles, etc. At a glance it may look real.
Another interesting & important feature to look for are "C's" on the surface. This frosted, matte appearance is caused by hydration, or wave action, of the lake. Under magnification this roughened area actually looks like letter C's.
In my photo, can you see the roughed surface on this piece of glass?
Let me know if you see the hydration marks!

05/24/2026

PART ONE:
Introducing one of my favorite pieces of Lake Erie beach glass! Orange is classified as "Ultra Rare!"
With this piece, the top layer of glass is actually clear with the orange color coming from deep inside the glass. The back is a thin layer of pure white.
Please see the coin for size reference.
I'm asking $40 for this little beauty. I provide a sterling silver chain in the length of your choice.
Please private message me if interested or with questions.
BE SURE TO SEE PART TWO, coming up.

05/23/2026

This pretty lavender has a secret!
When sand was melted, to produce glass, it took on an undesirable tint caused by the iron ore. To counteract the iron ore effects, maganese was added to the sand. So originally this piece was pure white!
After years of exposure to the sun's UV rays, the glass obtains a lavender tint! I embellished it with a rhinestone from one of my Grandmother's broken brooches.
This necklace is $25 & I provide a sterling silver chain in the length of your choice.
Please send me a private message if interested or with questions.

05/23/2026

This gorgeous piece of topaz colored beach glass looks like it is possibly the remnant of a dish or vase. It has a groove and raised spots as though there was a design in the glass.
It takes the lake at least 50-60 years to smooth & shape a piece like this! I wish I knew it's back story!
$30.
Yes! I will ship!
Please let me know by private messenger.If you are interested in this piece or have questions. I provide a sterling silver chain in the length of your choice.Along with a purchase of beach glass.

05/23/2026

Here's another beautiful cobalt blue necklace made with Lake Erie beach glass!
I use antitarnish wire for all all my necklaces.
This piece sells for $30 anne comes with a sterling silver chain and the length of your choice.
Please private message me if interested or with questions.

05/23/2026

Do you have you red, white, & blue for the holiday?
I can help you! I used Swarvaski crystals and white beach glass to make these nickle-free, hypoallergenic earrings.
Each pair is $25.
I also have cobalt blue earrings, which I will be listing!
As always, please send me a private message if interested. Thank you ❤️ for looking!

05/22/2026

My tree of life is embellished with pieces of Lake Erie beach glass to match the stones on the tree.
The price of this necklace is $25, and it comes on the free sterling silver chain in the length of your choice.
Shown are also matching earrings, which can be purchased for $25. All of my earrings are nickel free, hypoalergenic.
Just send me a private message.If you have questions or would like to purchase.

05/22/2026

This pair of nickel, free cobalt blue earrings are embellished with a tiny Swarvaski crystal.
These earrings perfectly match the cobalt blue necklace with the dragonfly that I just posted.
The price is $25. All of my earrings are hypoalergenic.
Please private message me if interested or with questions. Thank you for looking!