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It represents Venus, both the planet and the
goddess. It is the universal symbol for female (♀), and in hieroglyphics is represented by the ankh, which
symbolizes eternal life. It is associated
with Friday, the goddess Aphrodite and the country of Cyprus, where the word cuprum
originates. Atomic number 29 on the periodic table, it has a melting point of
1083o C (1981.4o F) and a boiling point of 2567o
C (4652.6o F). It is COPPER.
No one knows exactly when copper was first discovered, but earliest
estimates place this event around 9000 B.C. in the Middle East. Copper and its alloys have played an important
role in many civilizations, from the ancient Egyptians, Romans, to modern day
cultures around the world and has been a major factor in
nearly all aspects of history, technology, medicine, architecture, art and
culture in general. It was used for
thousands of years in the making of tools, weapons, coins, medical instruments,
ornaments, and - yes, you guessed it - it was used for making jewelry. The oldest copper jewelry piece
discovered is a pendant found in northern Iraq that
dates back to 8700 BC.
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"Tranquility"Freeform Agate Slab and Brushed Copper Necklace and Earrings Set |
So it comes as no surprise that one of the top trends we are seeing today and especially this season is
the infatuation for copper jewelry. Copper has a quiet refinement and an understated, timeless quality
because it holds the promise that it could last a thousand years or more. A
copper jewel will take on a different patina in time but it will not lose any
of its intrinsic beauty.
Over 400 copper alloys are in use today. The most familiar forms of copper are pure copper, brass (copper-zinc
alloys) and bronze (copper-tin alloys). Versatile, copper can
range in tone from rose to deep brown and from a brilliant shine to a
weathered, antiqued patina. It can be hammered, cut, brushed, etched, polished and
oxidized into different surface textures and patinas. Whether on its own or mixed with different gemstones, copper is a classy, affordable, equally beautiful alternative to the more expensive metals available on the market today.
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"Copper Mountain"Turquoise and Brushed Copper Bracelet |
As the copper ages and is exposed to various elements, it can gain a patina and its brilliance will transform over time into a warm brown hue. While copper tarnishes easily, it can be just as easily cleaned and turned back
into its original stunning look. Create a solution of fresh lemon juice mixed
with a dash of salt. Submerge the copper jewelry piece into the polishing
solution and swish it around to coat the surface. This solution will remove the
patina that comes along with tarnishing, restoring its original brilliance. Rinse the jewelry with water and dry
it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Jewelry polishing cloths can also be used as
an alternative to this natural method.
(Information provided through http://www.csa.com and http://en.wikipedia.org. Thank you!)
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