Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs About Copper Reflections Handmade Jewellery
* How do I buy handmade jewellery?
Please use the shopping cart to place your personal orders. You do not have to register to purchase our handmade jewellery and gifts. You can fill in all your shipping information at the end of your shopping.
* Do you accept credit cards?
You can use the Stripe Payment system on our website, which accepts major credit cards.
* Do your ear wires cause allergies?
All our ear wires are made from surgical steel and are hypoallergenic. You can comfortably wear our earrings even if you have sensitive skin.
* What is your jewellery made from?
We create our handmade jewellery and gifts from 99% copper.
* Is it safe to wear copper earrings?
We put 3–4 layers of acrylic finish on the back and the front of the copper earrings. Copper is a safe metal; moreover, people buy copper bracelets to wear for health reasons. If there is no finish on copper, it will change color over time with oxidation. There should not be any lacquer finish inside the bracelet if the copper bracelet is worn for health reasons. It will colour the skin greenish and brownish. This does not do any harm. People have worn copper bracelets for centuries.
For our handmade copper earrings, we use surgical steel hypoallergenic ear wires for women with sensitive skin. When buying copper earrings, or any kind of earrings, the most important thing to pay attention to is the ear wires. As the ear wires are in direct contact with the skin. It is not the copper earrings; it is the ear wires that should be safe.
* How do I take care of your copper jewellery?
Every piece of our jewellery has at least 3 layers of protective finish, so no polishing is required. It should not be worn in the shower as soap and detergents will harm the finish. Rings, especially, should be taken off when washing and should not come into contact with hand sanitizers. The finish might also be affected by sweat and saltwater. Wearing is not recommended during sports, swimming, or gardening. When not wearing, they should be kept in their plastic bags so they do not get scratched. With proper care, you will enjoy them for many years.
* How do you make your handmade jewellery?
We have been working on our jewellery since 1985. We have created the techniques and the designs ourselves over the years. We have participated in many craft shows in Canada and the US. We believe that we are the only ones making this type of jewellery. Furthermore, we go through 32 steps to complete each piece. Copper sheets are polished, silver-plated, and the designs are printed onto the silver-plated surface. Then the shapes are cut out by hand using shears or cutting tools.
Each piece is diamond cut by hand to make it sparkle. We form the jewelry to make it look richer. We use surgical steel hypoallergenic ear wires for the earrings. During these steps, we spray them with clear acrylic as part of the process. These coatings also protect our copper jewellery from tarnishing, so no polishing is required as long as the finishes are not scratched or exposed to chemicals like detergents. As our work is made using a unique technique, we had to solve many challenges over the years by trial and error.
* How long have you been in business?
We started our handmade jewelry business in 1985.
* How are they packaged?
The earrings and pins are on white hanging cards with holes suitable for pegs and lip-back for wire racks. The carded earrings and pins are in re-closable clear bags. Bracelets and other gift items are packaged in clear re-closable bags. The keepsake boxes, pill boxes, and card cases are packed in carton boxes.