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Our studio is stuffed with copper everything. We have enough copper clasps, beads, headpins, earrings doo-dads, and findings to be-jewel an army of Fashionista Revolutionaries. We make more solidly gorgeous stuff every day! To make room for the constant influx of new copper designs, as well as to outfit our creative customers with the same collected cache as our copper smithing Elves, we like to share our treasured stockpile of copper jewelry findings with copper-loving friends like you.  

FACT: Sterling silver, solid copper, and jewelry made from metal alloys will oxidize and tarnish with time. Even 14k gold can lose its luster with wear. There are two different ways to tame tarnish. Liquid tarnish removers use chemicals to dissolve tarnish and clean metal. Polishing cloths physically buff the surface of the metal to make it shiny.  Some jewelry is finished with platings and coatings to keep it bright. Celtic Copper jewelry is made of raw, solid copper and will begin to form a patina with wear. Some people enjoy the antiqued look of copper patina, others prefer a brighter finish.   In...

Are you a jewelry designer? If you can close a jump ring the answer could be YES! Your artistic venture can also save you 20% off of our whole selection of solid copper jewelry making supplies. Celtic Copper has a useful variety of bulk chain and copper findings ready to be made into your own custom jewelry designs. Our copper jewelry making supplies are the same high-quality copper components as our own finely finished jewelry. We made it simple to get the right sized clasp to go with your chain. Fine, medium, heavy, and extra heavy chains and clasps are...

NEWS FLASH! - Your bracelet-size and your wrist-size are two different things!What’s the best way to find your perfect fit? Do the Math and Save 20%! WRIST SIZE + ONE INCH = BRACELET SIZECeltic Copper chain sizes describe the whole length of the jewelry piece, including the clasp. We offer three standard sizes of bracelet chain per chain-style and numerous sizing options on our custom bracelet chains. Follow our 3-step formula for a perfect fitting bracelet. We made it look complicated but it’s pretty simple:  Measure: Wrap a tape measure, string or folded piece of paper around the wrist just...