I'm Jewelstreet.
This lens is all about copper jewelry. I love making and wearing it. It's like no other metal in look and feel. I am an Etsy(your place for all things handmade) seller, and of course, I specialize in copper jewelry. You can see my store here.
Inspiration
Inspiration I have found comes in many forms. When I am creating with sterling silver, I use a lot of Art Deco and geometric shapes as inspiration. But, when it comes to copper, I find inspiration in the most unusual places.Take this necklace for instance. I gained inspiration from ikebana vases. I really fell in love with the shapes of the vases themselves. Once I have the inspiration, everything just falls into place.
This necklace is in my shop as well as a matching pair of earrings. They are one of a kind because of the gemstone dangles.
My First Published Tutorial
I'm very excited because Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine wants me to write a tutorial on my Bronzite and Copper Bubbles Cuff.It will be in the Summer Preview issue, and I'm ecstatic. It is my first published tutorial as well as my first tutorial ever. So be on the lookout for the magazine.
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A Few of My Copper Pieces
Just a little taste of some of my copper jewelry you can find on Etsy and around the web.
tie cut from copper sheet accented with copper spheres.
copper band ring with sterling silver spheres
oxidized copper wire bangle accented with copper spheres
copper necklace accented with tourmaline stone
oxidized copper wire earrings
A Manly Cuff
So, I need to beef up my men's collection as I only have one other piece. I have decided to design one piece a week, and this week it was copper's turn.This cuff is made from heavy gauge copper wire that has been soldered together in a very geometric pattern. And, based on the results of my poll when I was finishing it, is slightly oxidized. It can be found in my Etsy store
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Mixed Metal
Copper can be so beautiful when mixed with another metal. My personal preference is to mix it with sterling silver. The combination of sterling and copper is a beautiful and exotic one.These earrings are a mix of sterling silver and copper. The copper has been forged and combined with sterling discs and spheres. It creates a very lightweight, exotic pair of earrings.
A Copper Wedding
Recently, I was approached by a customer in the UK who wanted me to design a copper tiara for her wedding. I was rather excited at the idea.She picked out one of my necklaces to base her design. So, I came up with a spiral rose tiara. Tough work! Each spiral rose and piece of scrollwork had to be individually created and soldered to the base.
I think it turned out beautifully.
The Truth About Copper
When the copper has been sealed like my pieces, generally there will be no more interactions because the copper does not actually make contact with the skin. So, try a piece of copper jewelry to add an unusual look to your jewelry wardrobe.
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My Recent Copper Pieces
- Etsy :: off center ring in copper
- A very simple copper band ring.
- Copper Nugget Necklace
- Oxidized copper discs attached by a handmade, oxidized chain.
- Star Medallion Necklace
- A one of a kind necklace comprised of oxidized copper chain accented with a carnelian star bead set in a copper star.
- Solstice Earrings
- Copper and sterling silver are combined to form these earrings reminiscent of the sun and moon.
- Men's Barbed Wire Ring
- Manly copper wire formed in a barbed wire fashion.
The Latest Feedback on My Copper Jewelry
Copper never looked this good!
Kick *&^%& jewelry, bold and beautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous...
...the pictures do not capture how well made, bold and stylish this stuff really is...
Reader Feedback
Let me know what you think and how I can improve my lens. This is my first afterall.
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shawnanderson67
Great Stuff, I have not seen such beautiful designs made with copper. I make Designer Jewelery myself, designer jewelrybeing an Italian I though it was only us who could make such designs with Gold but I have never seen anything like this. The perfect descripction to these jeweler would be Royal Eligant Designs!! Posted March 17, 2008 |
Lots of great information here. Well written.
Posted January 12, 2008
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4Paws
Wow you have great stuff. Usually, I'm not a fan of copper but your jewelry is amazing. Posted January 10, 2008 |
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BeckyKay
Very pretty work! Nice lens! Posted January 10, 2008 |
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appleandstar
What a great lens! I learned so much about copper! You have some beautiful pieces Posted January 10, 2008 |
