Celtic Copper Blog

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...

Ode to Clasps . . .“A lobster on your Cuban link, an S-hook on your scroll, a shepherd for your Figaro, and jump rings on them all. Double-hooks and toggles, a folder-over for your chain, clasps hold it all together then open up again.”   Custom style options are one of the unique features of our jewelry studio . . . besides being inhabited by rhyming, copper-smithing elves. Buying a copper bracelet from us is like having a tailored suit made for your wrist. You can choose the chain-style, like you would the fabric. Then, like the buttons, buckles, and...

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...

What are you wearing right now? The neckline of your garment is one of the most critical elements of fashion. So is knowing your personal style. What’s in your wardrobe - classic crew, button-up, button-down, V-neck, scoop neck, turtleneck, straps? The only thing that doesn’t work is when your necklace awkwardly meets the neckline. Celtic Copper offers standard sizes and custom options in almost every department, including copper necklaces and pendant chains.   Know the best drape for your fit and function. The 18-inch and 20-inch pendant chain necklace lengths are by far the most popular; perfect for classic crewneck...

Here’s an important fashion fact for ordering jewelry online: Your ANKLET SIZE and your ANKLE SIZE are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. To get the perfect fit the first time there are a few details you’ll need to consider before ordering an anklet online.One of the easiest way to find your anklet size is to measure an ankle chain that you know already fits comfortably. Otherwise, getting the best fitting anklet takes a little calculation. First find out how the size of a piece of jewelry is listed. Usually, the listed jewelry size describes the length of the item, not the size of...