Is uranium the same thing as radium? Have you heard of the Radium Girls?

No, uranium is not the same as radium. Radium is far more radioactive. Uranium glass contains only a trace amount of depleted uranium, making it safe to handle and wear.

Yes, I have heard of the Radium Girls. Oh, so many times have I heard of the Radium Girls. So many times that I want to scream into a pillow every time I do. It is a tragic history that I honor, but uranium glass is very different from radium.

Nearly 20,000cpm reading on a radium dial pocket watch. For comparison, uranium glass jewelry won't read above 300cpm, if it gets a reading at all.