Wide copper cuffs, open at the front, their surface covered with a finely worked pattern. Each is about 7.5 cm across, the band is about 1.5 cm wide, and it weighs about 35 g. Made in India.
There are 6 bracelets in the pack, in assorted patterns. The mix can vary from pack to pack, and patterns can’t be chosen individually. Six are enough to give some away and keep one for yourself.
When the grooves darken
Air and skin slowly darken copper. On a patterned band that is an advantage. The grooves darken first, while wear keeps the raised parts bright, so the pattern shows up more and more clearly.
To bring the pattern out even more, polish only the raised parts with a soft cloth and leave the dark layer in the grooves.
If you prefer an even, bright copper colour, wipe it with a soft cloth and a little vinegar and salt, then rinse and dry it. Copper may leave a greenish mark on the skin; soap and water wash it off.
Copper’s name comes from Cyprus
The Romans brought copper from the island of Cyprus and called it “Cyprian metal”. That gave us the Latin word cuprum, and copper’s chemical symbol, Cu, comes from it too.
Set it once, with both hands
Each open band adjusts to most wrists. Using both hands, press the ends together or ease them apart slowly. It sits well when the two ends rest on either side of the wrist, at its narrow part, and the cuff does not spin round. Try to do this only once, as copper that is bent repeatedly can crack.
Men and women both like to wear a wide patterned cuff like this, on its own or next to a simpler bracelet.