Since Ancient Times...
Cobalt glass has been manufactured since at least Roman times. Bottles and glass beads of this color have been found dating from the 1st Century AD.
2000 years later, it is still one of the most popular types/colors of glass used for decorative purposes. Cobalt glass catches and reflects light in a stunning display.
This page showcases some options for cobalt glass products that bring a colorful elegance to any home.
Cobalt, the Mineral...from Wikipedia
The mineral cobalt is what gives cobalt glass its intense blue coloration. Here's what Wikipedia says on the subject:
Cobalt () is a hard, lustrous, silver-grey metal, a chemical element with symbol Co. It is found in various ores, and is used in the preparation of magnetic, wear-resistant, and high-strength alloys. Its compounds are used in the production of inks, paints, and varnishes.
Cobalt Glass Bottles
Cobalt Blue Baby Top Milk Bottle
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Cobalt Blue Incense Bottle Burner with Original Asian Energy Design
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
Perfume Bottle Angel Cobalt Blue Glass
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Cobalt Blue Incense Bottle Burner with Original Om Design
Amazon Price: $20.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
Perfume Bottle Cobalt Blue Glass Flower Top
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Cobalt Accessories
Ideas...fill a jar with cobalt beads; hang cobalt fishing floats on the porch; use a cobalt hanging lantern!
Cobalt Tableware
Double Old-Fashioned Glasses Set of 6 - Midnight Cobalt
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Highball Glasses Set of 6 - Midnight Cobalt
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Blue Glass Salt & Pepper Set
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Salt and Pepper Square Blue Cobalt Glass
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COBALT BLUE GLASS BUTTER OR CHEESE DISH
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Cobalt Kitchenware
Cobalt Glass Reading Material
Cobalt Blue Glass
Amazon Price: $18.96 (as of 07/26/2008)
Collectible Glassware from the 40s, 50s and 60s (Collectible Glassware from the Forties, Fifties, and Sixties)
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/26/2008)
Collector's Encyclopedia of Depression Glass
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Five Thousand Years of Glass
Amazon Price: $30.10 (as of 07/26/2008)
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Images of Cobalt Glass
Use it to display your flowers, feature it in a special window or shelf display, or scatter it about the house... No matter how you choose to display it, cobalt glass is a stunning addition to any home!
Here is a random sampler of photos from flickr tagged "blue glass". As you can see, it is very much in style!
Cobalt Salt Shaker
Blue and orange and...
Ronda
The Wake
Grapes and Cherry va...
The Gap
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