Skilled Artisans Handcrafting Diamond-Cut Copper Wildlife Jewelry
Welcome to Copper Reflections
About Us: Since 1985, our family-owned business has designed and created unique artisan jewelry and handcrafted copper gifts. Specializing in wildlife, nature, and Native American-inspired designs, we take pride in doing things the authentic way.
About Us: Copper Reflections has been handcrafting one-of-a-kind copper jewelry since 1985. Inspired by ancient copper art forms, every bracelet, earring, and necklace we make draws on wildlife, nature, and Native American design, and every piece is polished, lacquer-coated, silver-plated, cut, shaped, and diamond-cut by hand in our own workshop to sparkle. We don’t buy pre-made parts and assemble them like most jewelry companies. We start with raw copper and build each design from scratch, just as we have for over four decades.
Copper Reflections began with our founder, Tony Hisir, selling handmade jewelry on the street in Gastown, Vancouver. From there, the business grew into retail craft shows across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, then expanded into the United States, with Tony traveling to shows in New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Illinois, Vermont, and beyond.
The turning point came at a craft show in Columbus, Ohio, where a fellow craftsman from Missouri taught Tony the diamond-cut technique, a way of hand-cutting copper so it catches the light and sparkles. It transformed the look of every piece we made and helped grow the business into what it is today. Explore our artisan diamond cut jewelry.
About Us: Over the years, Tony and his wife, Jennifer Hisir, trained a team of skilled artisans to hand-craft copper sheets into finished jewelry, earning multiple artisan awards along the way. What started as one person’s craft table is now a family business bringing wildlife, nature, and Native American-inspired copper jewelry to customers across the U.S. and Canada.
Our 32-Step Artisan Copper Jewelry Making Process
Nothing about our jewelry comes off an assembly line. Here’s what goes into every piece:
Handcrafted From Pure Copper
Copper sheets arrive in coils in different thicknesses and widths. We cut them to different sizes for bracelets and earrings.
Copper Sheets are Hand Polished
We polish each sheet with buffing tools and steel brushes to bring out copper’s natural matte luster.
Copper Sheets are Silver-plated
After polishing with steel brushes, we silver-plate the copper sheets and seal them with multiple layers of protective finish to prevent discoloration or tarnishing.
Designs are Printed on Copper
Using special metal printers, we print animal, wildlife, western, and Native American-inspired artwork on the silver-plated copper sheets.
Each Piece of Jewelry is Cut
Using cutting tool dies, CNC machines, or jewelers’ shears, we cut each piece into its desired shape.
Diamond-cut by Hand to Sparkle
We individually diamond-cut (also called bright-cut) every piece to bring out the luster in copper and add sparkle. A technique that takes real skill to do consistently. Gold jewelers also use this technique to make their jewelry sparkle for a luxurious look.
Each Jewelry Piece is Shaped
After diamond cutting, we line up jewelry on special wire screens and spray it with the best-quality acrylic finish to keep the color and shine lasting longer. We dome earrings and bend bracelets by hand using various tools and forming techniques.
No Polishing Required
Layers of acrylic and lacquer, part of our jewelry-making process, protect them from changing color. So you can wear our jewelry for years without special care. The acrylic finish touches your skin, not the copper. That’s why our bracelets won’t turn your skin green.
Wear Comfortably – Adjustable Fit
Our copper bracelets and rings are adjustable and can be gently squeezed to fit your wrist or fingers so you can wear them comfortably.
Wear Them Safely
All our earrings are lightweight, so they do not hurt your ears like heavy cast earrings, even if you wear them all day. We use only nickel-free, high-quality hypoallergenic surgical steel ear wires that are safe for even the most sensitive ears.
Designs Inspired by Wildlife, Nature & Native Culture
We specialize in wildlife, western, floral, and Native American totemic designs found in the animals and landscapes of North America: horses, wolves, hummingbirds, butterflies, cats, dragonflies, and more. Many of our designs are original, developed and refined in-house over 40 years.
We’ve also partnered with respected American artists, including Lynn Bean, Nick Gustafson, and Johanna Lynch, to turn original artwork into wearable jewelry. If you’re an artist interested in seeing your work handcrafted into copper jewelry, please contact us.
Tony Hisir, Owner of Handmade Jewelry by Copper Reflections
Why Customers Choose Copper Reflections Handmade Jewelry
- Over 40 years of craftsmanship: designing and hand-producing jewelry and gifts since 1985
- Truly handmade: every piece is cut, shaped, and diamond-cut by hand, not mass-produced
- Unique in our craft: as far as we know, we’re the only workshop making jewelry this way
- Built to last: multiple protective finishes mean no tarnishing and no polishing
- Comfortable to wear: adjustable bracelets and hypoallergenic surgical steel ear wires
- Affordable, exceptional quality: trusted by customers across the U.S. and Canada
Jennifer Hisir, Co-Owner of Copper Reflections
From 99% pure flat copper coils to the finished piece, we follow a rigorous 32-step process to ensure every bracelet, earring, and necklace meets our high standards of craftsmanship. Our years of hard work have been a lot of fun for everyone at Copper Reflections.
Caring for Your Handcrafted Copper Jewelry
Because every piece is sealed with three to four coats of a premium acrylic finish, you never need to clean or polish it. Read our full Copper Jewelry Care Guide to learn more.
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Explore our wildlife and Native American-inspired designs.
11358 Cottonwood Dr. Unit: 12, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, V2X 5V5
Tel: 236 886 5601
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