Copper Jewelry

Pure Copper Jewellery

If you’ve been wondering – can you make jewelry out of copper? The resounding answer is yes. People have been wearing handmade copper jewellery since the bronze age. Wearing copper accessories has been part of our culture for thousands of years. Adorn yourself with pure copper jewellery and help with your holistic healing journey.

Check out your astrology horoscope and find out which healing stone most appeals to your spirit. We have found that copper enhances the healing properties of the stones it’s combined with.

The origins of copper

From currency to construction, jewellery to germs, copper has multiple uses . Because it’s universal, a common mineral found in nature all over the world, it was one of the first metals used by early humans. Copper wasn’t just a form of jewelry for them, they realised the added value it carries, as such they would mould and shape it into practical items such as primitive tools, use it as a vessel for carrying liquids, create utensils from it, even weaponise it. 

But more importantly, since prehistoric times, even before, ancient civilisations have been using copper for medical purposes, as a treatment for widespread ailments, both internally and externally.

We’ve known about copper’s effectiveness at inhibiting the growth of bacteria for over 2500 years – the Edwin Smith Papyrus, one of the oldest books in existence, talks about using copper as a means of sterilising chest wounds and purifying drinking water. 

As well as being an incredibly pliable metal, copper is also renowned for its antibacterial properties, making it an incredibly welcome addition in the modern workplace and at home, to replace common touch points such as door handles or push plates. 

Copper health benefits include:

• Anti-aging. Copper is an antioxidant meaning it prevents free radicals from damaging your skin, helping to reduce the appearance of aging. Copper is also responsible for the production of collagen and elastin, plumping skin up, preventing premature aging and boosting skin’s natural elasticity. If copper was good enough for Cleopatra, it’s good enough for us!
• Brain stimulant. Copper is associated with cognitive function by opening up neural pathways and improving brain function. Who doesn’t want a quicker, more efficient brain?
• Anti-inflammatory. Copper has been used for several millennia, as a means of providing relief for pain associated with inflammation. From immune issues to inflamed joints, wearing copper or imbibing water from copper cups has been believed to reduce aches and improve overall health.
• Improved circulation. Copper is known to aid the body in iron absorption, and as well as regulating blood flow in the body, copper helps to control the levels of iron in your blood.

How to take care of copper jewelry

How to clean copper jewelry? To help clean and care for your copper jewelry and minimise your necklace copper staining your neck, wash your copper jewellery regularly with warm, soapy water. To prevent your piece of copper jewelry from tarnishing, after washing it, leave it to soak for 20 minutes in an acidic liquid, lemon juice works well here. Rinse this off with warm water and dry it thoroughly. 

This serves two purposes – one, it ensures your copper jewelry stays in perfect condition, two, it reduces the oxidation process from happening, reducing the occurrence and appearance of the blue green patina and preventing the copper jewelry from staining your skin and clothing.