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12
Jul 10

Wearing Copper Jewelry For Fun And Good Health

Copper Jewelry Health Benefits

Copper jewelry is quite popular thanks to its attractiveness and versatility. There are so many creative designs available because of the softness and malleability of copper. But did you know that there may also be health benefits from copper jewelry?

Copper rings, necklaces, and bracelets are once again becoming very popular. Many people believe that by wearing copper jewelry, your skin will absorb minerals from the copper and provide the wearer with positive health benefits. Key to efficient metabolism, absorption and transportation of iron throughout the body, and melanin production in the skin, copper is an essential trace mineral.

Blue Green Patinated Copper Tear Drop Earrings

Blue Green Patinated Copper Tear Drop Earrings

There is some debate about whether copper jewelry can help improve your health. Common assertions include pain relief, especially arthritis, and/or improving skin tone. Copper bracelets with magnets in them are a common over the counter arthritis remedy. Magnetic copper bracelets can help reduce pain if you suffer from osteo and rheumatoid arthritis.

Copper Jewelry History

Since copper can be easily minipulated into many forms, it has been favored by many ancient cultures. Eastern Europe, Egypt, and Iran have many astonishing examples of early copper jewelry. In its natural occuring state, copper was likely the first metal used by early man. By 8000 B.C., copper was used as a substitue for stone by Neolithic man. Around 4000 B.C., the Egyptians started casting copper, and by 3500 B.C. it was alloyed with tin to produce Bronze. In mythology and alchemy, copper was associated with the goddess Aphrodite, relating to its radiant beauty and use in producing mirrors. The name copper is derived from the Latin aes Cyprium, which means “metal of Cyprus,” which was later shortened to cyprium, and later corrupted to cuprum.

Copper jewelry will eventually oxidize, unless it has been coated with varnish or a protectant. When copper tarnishes it turns a beautiful green color. Skin that has reacted with copper will often turn green as well and the reaction is completely harmless to the body. You will have a higher chance of your skin turning green the more often you wear your jewelry, especially rings.

The Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan has probably the world’s largest concentration of native copper. Other localities include Bolivia, the Ural Mountains in Russia, England, Australia, Germany, and Arizona. Regardless of the myths and folk lore surrounding the medicinal value of wearing copper jewelry, the warm rich tones of copper jewelry make it a “must have” of any fashion conscious woman.

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03
Jul 10

Distinctive Handmade Copper Jewelry

Texturized Anticlastic Copper Bracelet

Texturized Anticlastic Copper Bracelet

Properties of Copper Jewelry

Copper jewelry has been worn for ages, to a certain extent for overall health factors as some think that it enhances good blood circulation and eases the symptoms of arthritis. While those promises have not been scientifically confirmed, copper has been shown to possess antimicrobial components (helping to ward off microbes as well as illness). Still, it is more likely that the continued use of copper jewelry has much more to do with its exclusive luster and color than it does with its germ-fighting capability!

Copper jewelry can be sought-after by those who like an earthy, ethnic look but more and more it can also be found making an appearance among the many collections of quality jewelry manufacturers. It provides an very affordable alternative to popular higher priced rose gold due to its charming pinkish color when copper is at its most basic form. The warmness of copper also creates a satisfying contrast alongside silver’s cooler tones.

Countless artisans additionally take pleasure in working with this particular metal because of its toughness and versatility. With time, oxidation may cause unprotected copper to darken into a warm brown color which generally increases the look of jewellery pieces. Moreover, contact with the elements causes untreated copper to form a bluish-green patina that is generally coveted by individuals who appreciate a unique look. Gifted jewellery designers use this natural discoloration of copper to create distinctive and modern patterns and designs.

Care Tips for Copper Jewelry

Uncoated bright copper jewellery can tarnish as time passes but tend to be easily restored to its original state. You can aquire commercial restoring cloths or dip your jewellery in a bath of warm water, a number of drops of lemon juice and some salt. Dry with a delicate cloth and the classic warmth and beauty of your pieces will quickly return. Note: silver polish should not be used on copper jewelry as it is harsh and can mar the finish.

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28
Oct 09

Beaded Gemstone Jewelry: A Casual Alternative

Lava Onyx and Moss Green Freshwater Pearl Beaded Gemstone Necklace

Lava Onyx and Moss Green Freshwater Pearl Beaded Gemstone Necklace

Beaded Gemstone Jewelry

Few things are more admirable than a lack of complexity, especially when it comes to beaded gemstone jewelry. Straightforward, clean lines are always classic. When it comes to jewelry, a strand of gold or silver ornamented with a petite gem is enough for most events. But, there are times when you don’t feel the need to be stylish, or want to adorn something that articulates your mood, your panache, and your individuality. Whether you are at work, out on a date, or just out shopping, something that is more unique and more “you” is suitable. Beaded gemstone jewelry is some of the most exclusive type of jewelry available, and virtually endless in styles and character.

Beaded gemstone jewelry is usually a combination of semi-precious gemstones and gold or silver. Just because the stones are semi-precious does not imply that they aren’t prized by the wearer. This classification of stones isn’t based on how classy or costly the gemstones are, but more exactly how exceptional they are to find.The rarer gems – diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds – are considered to be precious gems because of their rarity.

Semi-precious gems comprise of those which are frequently found in lower-priced jewelry, such as serpentine, peridot, and amazonite. Although these gems are often less costly, that does not imply that they are in any way lesser in quality to traditional precious stones. Moreover, many quality jewelry manufacturers will combine precious and semi-precious gems in one piece.

Citrine Amber Agate Beaded Gemstone Necklace

Citrine Amber Agate Necklace

Varieties of Beaded Gemstone Jewelry

The gems found in beaded gemstone jewelry can be found in many different forms. Although most of the pieces will be small in size, they may or may not be polished or identical in size. With semi-precious gems, the scarcity of their color, clarity, or additional qualities may add to their value – and jewelry designers often do not want to polish out those characteristics.

Gems used in beaded gemstone jewelry may or may not be polished and refined. Modern styles in citrine jewelry, for instance, favor less even stones. In countless cases, the more unusual the gems are, the more expensive the piece of jewelry. Conversely, pieces that highlight absolutely uniform beads of semi-precious gems can be quite costly and cherished by the owner.

Beaded gemstone jewelry is a breathtaking addition to any wardrobe. It is often the jewelry of option for daywear, but when worn with the right outfit, it can show off any wardrobe. The styles and designs are so wide-ranging, that this sort of jewelry is suitable for practically any event.

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