Skilled Artisans Handcrafting Unique Copper Jewelry
Welcome to Copper Reflections
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.
Copper Reflections has been handcrafting one-of-a-kind copper jewelry since 1985. Originating from ancient copper art forms, every bracelet, earring, and necklace we make is inspired by wildlife, nature, and Native American design — and every piece is polished, lacquer-coated, silver-plated, cut, shaped, and diamond-cut to sparkle entirely by hand in our own workshop. 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 nearly 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.
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 supplying wildlife, nature, and Native American-inspired copper jewelry to customers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.
How Our Jewelry Is Handcrafted
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
Each sheet is polished with buffing tools and steel brushing to bring out copper’s natural matte luster.
Copper Sheets are Silver-plated
After polishing with steel brushes, copper sheets are silver-plated and sealed with multiple layers of protective finish to prevent discoloration or tarnishing.
Designs are Printed on Copper
Using special metal printers, animal, wildlife, western, and Native American-inspired artwork is printed on the silver-plated copper sheets.
Each Piece of Jewelry is Cut
Using cutting tool dies, CNC machines, or jewelers’ shears, each piece is cut out to its own desired shape.
Diamond-cut by Hand to Sparkle
Every piece is individually diamond-cut (also called bright-cut), to bring out the luster in copper and also to 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, jewelry is lined up on special wire screens and sprayed with the best-quality acrylic finish to keep the color and shine lasting for a long time. Earrings are domed, and bracelets are bent by hand using various tools and forming techniques.
No Polishing Required
Layers of acrylic and lacquer finishes, which are part of the process of making our jewelry, protect them from changing color. So you can wear our jewelry for years without special care.
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 only use nickel-free, high-quality hypoallergenic surgical steel ear wires that are safe for even very 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.
How We Make Our Jewelry from Copper
To create our handmade jewelry, we go through 32 steps from start to finish. Our delicate, handcrafted copper jewelry is first silver-plated, then intricately diamond-cut by hand. Our founder, Tony, actually learned this diamond-cutting technique years ago from a fellow craftsman at a show in Columbus, Ohio! This special technique makes the jewelry beautifully sparkle while bringing out the warm, rich luster of the underlying copper. Finally, each piece is lacquer-coated with a special protective finish to prevent tarnishing so it can be enjoyed for years to come.
Tony Hisir, Owner of Handmade Jewelry by Copper Reflections
Why Customers Choose Copper Reflections
- Nearly 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 retailers and customers across the U.S. and Canada
Jennifer Hisir, Co-Owner of Copper Reflections
As far as we know, we are the only artisans making this specific style of jewelry. From 99% pure flat copper coils to the final finished piece, we go through 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 all of us at Copper Reflections…
How to Care for Your Copper Jewelry
Our handmade copper jewelry is designed to be effortlessly beautiful and wonderfully low-maintenance. Because every piece is sealed with three to four coats of a premium acrylic finish, you never need to clean or polish it.
To ensure your jewelry keeps its brilliant sparkle for years to come, simply follow these easy care guidelines:
Avoid Harsh Chemicals & Moisture: To protect the clear finish, we recommend removing your jewelry before bathing, exercising, or cleaning. Heavy acidity in sweat, soaps, detergents, hairsprays, perfumes, and household chemicals can break down the protective coating over time.
Store Safely to Prevent Scratches: When you are not wearing your jewelry, store it in its resealable plastic bag. Deep scratches can scrape off the protective acrylic, exposing the raw copper beneath and causing those areas to darken.
Extra Protection for Rings: Because rings are subjected to more daily wear and tear, we take an extra step and dip them in a specialized jeweler’s lacquer to provide a thicker, heavy-duty coating.
With just a little bit of mindful care, your handcrafted copper jewelry will maintain its vibrant shine for many years!
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11358 Cottonwood Dr. Unit: 12, Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, V2X 5V5
Tel: 236 886 5601
thisir@yahoo.com
This is How We Make Our Handmade Jewelry
To make our jewelry, we buy 99% pure copper in long, flat coils…
Jewelry is formed by doming and assembled to be completed.
This is our Copper Reflections cat, the mascot of our workshop.
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