A Little History of Copper

I'm on a blogging role so to keep up with that, and tie into my camera earrings from yesterday's post, I thought I would tell you a little information and history about copper. Most of this pertains to copper in jewelry as my emphasis is to let people know a little more about this fabulous natural metal.

Copper is created in volcanic areas high in concentrations of hot sulfuric solutions. It is found worldwide, but 90% of the reserves are found in the Great Basin of the United States, Zambia, central Canada, and the Andes regions of Peru and Chile. Copper used to be associated with the Aphrodite and Venus, the goddesses of love and beauty.

Copper jewelry, bracelets in particular, date back to Ancient Egypt and Sumeria. Many notable people worn them around their arms and/or ankles. Pre-Columbian Americans also made and used copper jewelry. Copper jewelry has also become collectible. Famous and collectible names in copper jewelry include Renoit/Matisse, Rebajes, and Roycroft Studios from New York. Even small pieces from Roycroft Studios can bring in hundreds of dollars.

There are many medicinal uses for copper. While copper jewelry medicinal uses have not been proven, many people swear by their effect to alleviate arthritis. In fact, copper jewelry has been used for 100 years or more to relieve arthritis.

I know this is only a brief and one-sided history of copper, but I hope it has enlightened you even if just a little. I LOVE copper and I'm hoping to give it a little better reputation.

Enjoy your Wednesday!

A little of this and a little of that

You know I had another blog entry written out, but it was entirely too boring. It was just too boring too publish on a Wednesday. Everything is boring on Wednesday except Project Runway.
Speaking of Project Runway. Who can't wait for the reunion tonight?! Me, me, me, me!

I know you can't see me, but I'm jumping up and down. You know there is dirt to be dished this year. Is it just me or are the people on the show this year extra diva like? I think it's Christian that makes me think this. He's so arrogant. Well, don't forget it comes on tonight. I'm squealing for joy because that means the runway shows will be coming shortly. That's my favorite part.

Well, by now, you must be wondering what those pics are at the beginning of the post. It is day 7 of WallCandy's photopalooza. As you can see, I don't get out much so I'm taking a lot of night pictures. With barren fields all around me, it's about the only interesting thing out there. I'm going to go out today to find something more interesting. I have two ideas in mind, and perhaps, I will take a pic of the barren field. Work with what you got and maybe it will come out very well. I do believe this is making more adept with my camera. Although, I'm a little afraid I will forget how to take jewelry photos. I'm even thinking of starting a photo blog and doing a week in pictures here on Sundays. I'm really having fun with this. Now to save $600 for an SLR. They're all the rage in my town. No kidding.


I updated my shop last night. Finally. My newest pair of earrings are from my spring collection. They're called Washed Ashore and feature copper wire and sterling silver earwires. They were inspired by dead twigs and driftwood. I quite like the shape of them. They can be found in my shop.

Enough of my rambling. I think this post is quite long enough for today. Don't forget it's another rendition of Home Improvement Roundup tomorrow. Me tearing my kitchen wall out. Much love, my duckies!