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Ridgeback Stretch Maille Bracelet in Copper

Ridgeback Stretch Maille Bracelet in Copper

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Once upon a time I was a dog sitter for this amazing Ridgeback named Dewey. He was an absolute sweetheart and had the most amazing amber coat. If you've never seen a Ridgeback, their coat runs up their back along their spine (as opposed to down their back like the rest of their fur). I made this bracelet because I love copper and these wonderful stretchy rings, but when I was done, all I could think about was Dewey's beautifully colored coat and the wonderful ridge running down his back.

Measuring 3/4" wide and stretchy enough for most wrists, this bracelet is variation of the classic Euro 4-1 chain maille weave. It was made with copper and EPDM rubber rings in black. EPDM is UV resistant and is surprisingly light.

Will copper turn your skin green? Copper oxidizes by darkening and then turning green, just as sterling does so by tarnishing and iron does so by rusting. It's a natural process and the environment determines how quickly it happens. It happens faster in high humidity, but the speed of oxidation is also affected by the body chemistry of different people. Some people wear copper every day and it never turns green (like me) and some people wear it and it turns in one day. Some people can turn sterling dark in one day, too. We're all different in that way. I am by no means an expert, but there is a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest it might help people with arthritis.

Please see my Profile on the right for all shipping and return policies, product guarantee, and layaway plans; as well as some fun info on chain maille and the metals I use.

Added on Sep 29, 2009