Copper Jewelry

Have you ever wondered why many people wear copper bracelets; especially on their right forearm? There is good reason for this, as copper jewelry such as rings and bracelets have been proven to be beneficial in helping the body maintain its required level of copper. Copper, known by its elemental designation of Cu, is required by your body to maintain good health of the bones, joints, circulatory and nervous system. Wearing jewelry items made out of this easy malleable metal is not new, and jewelry made out copper has been traced back to the ancient Egyptians, as well as early Chinese dynasties.

  The legendary King Solomon's Mines, once thought to have been those for mining gold and precious stones, have now been almost definitely proven to have been copper mines; with the most noteworthy one being in the Timna Valley in Israel's southern Arava region. In fact, the Timna copper mines were actually reopened not long after Israel became independent, and for years afterwards, copper was again mined in the same location as King Solomon's original mines, nearly 3,000 years ago.

Copper jewelry can be found in a variety of designs and types, ranging from simple plain bracelets, often sold in pharmacies and holistic medicine stores, to ornate jewelry creations including pendants, broaches, and other accessory jewelry items. Many copper jewelry pieces incorporate the use of semi-precious stones, including obsidian, turquoise, glass, and other minerals.

Copper is also a known alloy addition to metals such as silver and gold. Sterling silver contains 92.5 % pure silver and 7.5% copper alloy. Gold jewelry marked as 14 karat is only 58 % gold, with the remainder made up of an alloy of copper, zinc, and cadmium. Copper is also known for its resistance to corrosion and oxidation, which explains why water pipes in most residences are made of copper.

Regarding the health benefits of copper, especially copper jewelry, wearing a copper bracelet can help restore the body's copper mineral balance which is often depleted by consuming large amounts of Vitamin C. Copper has also been known to help neutralize the harmful presence of 'free radicals' (elements that contribute to oxidation or "aging" of body cells). Most copper bracelets are partially open with the bracelet ends serving as polarity 'magnets' in the treatment of arthritis.


Prices of copper jewelry can range from just a few dollars for simple copper bracelets, to hundreds of dollars for fashion jewelry accessory pieces. Many department stores and shops specializing in fashion accessories sell copper jewelry, as well as 'New Age' and holistic health products stores. Many varieties of fashion jewelry made from copper are also available through the internet.