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Copper Jewelry Through The Ages
Copper was discovered over 10,000 years ago, according to some sources. Copper artifacts from the ancient Babylonian civilizations date back to 8700 BC. In fact, this particular item – a copper pendant – predates the earliest gold jewelry by about 4700 years! Other sources claim that copper discovery is much more recent – about 6000 years ago, and in Egypt. While the initial uses of copper were limited to crude tools and implements, the beauty of this warm rose colored metal was not lost on the inhabitants of the ancient worlds, and copper jewelry was soon born. Ancient Egyptians wore copper ornaments and jewelry as a mark of high status in society. Greek civilizations of old developed techniques to smelt copper ore and form ingots on Crete. In more recent times, the copper jewelry from the 50s is particularly striking and beautiful. The love affair with copper jewelry continues today. The warm red hues of copper, and the ease with which this metal can be fashioned into intricate shapes and curves, has made it quite popular for fashion jewelry today.
It is noteworthy to examine the use of copper in today's fashion jewelry. By definition, fashion jewelry must be affordable and trendy. With the focus on teens and young adults, the metal used to create the settings, as well as the focal stones used to adorn the finished piece must be affordable. Copper fits this bill perfectly, especially in the current economic crisis. Gold costs over US$700 an ounce. In stark contrast, copper costs less than US$ a pound! So by combining inexpensive copper with an opaque stone such as onyx or carnelian, jewelry designers are able to create beautiful works of art that are quite affordable for their target audiences – teenagers and the 20-something to 30-something ground. Copper beads are sometimes used as spacers in a cultured pearl necklace or bracelet. Twenty dollars buys you a beautiful copper pendant or a copper bracelet. At this price, even teenagers can afford to buy multiple pieces to match the various outfits in their wardrobes. In many ways, the global economic crisis of today has led to the resurgence of copper in fashion jewelry. Age-old techniques of modifying the appearance and characteristics of copper are also making a comeback. Jewelers are now advertising "white copper" jewelry. White copper is actually an alloy of about 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel. In some cases, a combination of zinc and nickel is used. Other minor additives include manganese and iron. These additives improve the strength characteristics of copper. Thus, jewelers can now supply items with the appearance of silver or even platinum, without the high price of these precious metals. White copper is sometimes referred to as "German Silver".
The medicinal use of copper has been touted though the ages. The most common claim is that wearing a copper object next to the skin will relieve aches and pains such as those caused by advanced arthritis. Drawn by the idea of not having to swallow chemical pain relievers, arthritis sufferers the world over have flocked to buy copper jewelry as a means of pain control! There are literally thousands of websites selling "medical" copper bracelets. Unfortunately, there is little medical and scientific proof to support these claims. Responsible sellers are good at pointing out these myths, and stress the sale of copper jewelry for costume purposes only, with no medical claims attached. Unscrupulous quacks and charlatans however, continue to dupe pain sufferers into believing that their copper jewelry is the cure-all for their problems.
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