Recently I added several earrings to the site, utilizing new copper findings. Most of my work is done with sterling silver, so this is a new adventure for me. I feel like an artist that has literally added a new color to her palette. It's very inspiring.
I am simply in love with these earrings. I wear my own pair of them all the time. The teal blue faceted window glass peeking from beneath the scalloped copper edges reminds me of the backgrounds in paintings by Da Vinci, Raphael and other Renaissance painters. Amazing that a simple pair of earrings can bring such pleasure, but these do. Maybe that's why we wear jewelry.
Antiqued Copper Blue Window Beaded Earrings
The same findings go equally well with a totally different set of beads. They are made from Japanese Artistic Stone Jasper. I like the organic style and mystery of these beads.
Copper Artistic Stone Jasper Handmade Beaded Artisan Earrings
I also used the same copper findings with large faceted Picture Jasper Beads. They are the essence of the current popular Handmade Beaded Artisan Jewelry. Picture Jasper comes in several colors and I offer them all with the copper findings.
Copper Picture Jasper Handmade Beaded Artisan Earrings Custom Color
By the way, copper does not contain nickel. Nickel is the element in jewelry that causes the most allergic reactions. Copper and sterling silver do not contain nickel. I have an allergic reaction to nickel, but I can wear these copper findings (and sterling silver) without a problem. These copper earrings are also lighter in weight than they may appear, as the metal beads are hollow.
You can purchase any of the items by clicking on their pictures and visiting my website. Feel free to request other gemstones or beads with copper findings.
Many jewelry artists are now using copper in their pieces. Here's a wonderful pair of earrings using copper filigree from my friend Sam at Eclectic Elements.
