Earth-Toned Treasures…

Amber conveys illumination, wealth, warmth, and wisdom. Brown encourages stability, approachability, and comfort. Earth tones are deeply tied to all things natural and organic, and a feeling of wholeness and grounding.

We have sulfur to thank for creating a honey amber tone in the glass. Iron and carbon oxides darken the glass until it reaches an almost black. Early 1600s bottlers chose this darker-colored glass to preserve alcoholic beverages.  Your root beer and amber sea glass jewelry likely comes from vintage beer and spirits, while darker brown may be from more contemporary bottles.

Read on to explore the history of boozy Brown, Rootbeer, and Amber Sea Glass.