Handcrafted · 99.9% Pure Copper

Caring for Your Copper

Everything you need to know to keep your handcrafted piece beautiful for decades to come.

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"After 45 years of working with copper, I can tell you this: copper isn't like other metals. It lives, it changes, and it tells the story of the person wearing it. Here's everything I've learned about keeping it beautiful."

— Helen

Copper is a living metal

Over weeks and months, pure copper slowly develops a warm, darker tone called a patina. This is not a flaw or a sign of poor quality — it's the opposite. Only pure copper develops a patina. Plated or imitation pieces never will.

Many of my customers grow to love the aged, antique look. But if you prefer the bright shine of new copper, restoring it takes less than a minute — see below.

A green mark on your skin? Completely normal.

From time to time, you may notice a faint green mark on your skin where the copper rests. Please don't worry — this is simply pure copper reacting with the natural oils and moisture of your skin. It's completely harmless and washes off easily with soap and water.

In fact, like the patina, it's one more proof that you're wearing genuine, unplated copper.

Bringing back the shine

1Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice onto a soft cloth and add a pinch of salt.
2Gently rub the copper until the shine returns — usually under a minute.
3Rinse with cool water and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Helen's kitchen recipe Lemon juice + a pinch of salt — that's all you need

Do

Wear it daily — copper is made to be worn
Clean it with lemon and salt whenever you like
Store it in a dry place, ideally in a soft pouch
Dry it thoroughly if it gets wet

Avoid

Swimming or showering while wearing it
Contact with perfume, lotion, and household chemicals
Harsh polishes or abrasive scrubbing
Storing it in damp places like the bathroom

With a little love, your copper piece will outlast us all —
and only grow more beautiful with the years.

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