This bracelet is made of copper, with a small magnet at each end. The double helix design forms two strands winding around each other – a lively yet clean pattern that catches the light. The magnetic field of the magnets, measured near the surface, is about 1098 gauss.
Copper in tradition
Ancient belief links copper to Venus, the goddess of love: a feminine, magnetic, receptive and gentle quality. By tradition copper is said to create a harmonious connection and is associated with balancing the gentle flow of energy; some views hold that it carries the qualities of the stones around it. Many have long linked copper and magnets to easing joint and rheumatic complaints – these are traditional beliefs, not proven healing effects.
The tradition of the chakras
Eastern spiritual tradition describes the body through subtle energy centres – chakras – arranged along the spine. Some traditions ascribe to copper a role in opening the chakras and transferring energies, within a symbolic frame.
Wearing and care
The size is adjustable, so the bracelet shapes easily to the wrist. Copper may naturally develop a patina over time; wiped with a soft cloth it regains its shine. Keep it dry, and remove it if it may be exposed to prolonged moisture.