How Do I Brighten My Copper Jewelry?

Many folks like the tarnished look of aged copper. There are very attractive pieces that were deliberately aged and polished for highlights giving an antique look. Moisture combined with the oxygen in the air form tarnish. Copper tarnishes much faster when worn against sweaty skin during summer the months. If you find that silver jewelry tarnishes (turns black) very quickly when you wear it, then copper jewelry will tarnish quickly too. Tarnishing can be an individual thing. Copper jewelry tarnishes faster on some individuals but not as fast on others.

Some suggestions for cleaning:

Soaking in tomato juice, soaking in white vinegar, cleaning with lemon juice and salt. (Rinse well after using any of the above methods). One of the best solutions calls for using metal polish or a polishing cloth being careful to avoid any gemstones. This practice is feasible for jewelry made only of copper and not having gemstones. A tumbler works really well and will brighten but not many people have a tumbler so this is not a feasible solution.(The treatments suggested above are feasible to use with copper jewelry having no gemstones. The polishing cloth and metal polish are the safest to use with beaded gemstone jewelry).

In the next blog post we will introduce simple cleaning steps stay tuned!

Does Copper Jewlery have Health Benefits?

Throughout the history of civilization copper has held many health benefits. The human body needs copper to function properly. Scientist have discovered that the body requires a healthy ratio of copper to zinc in the blood stream. However; the body does not need large quantities to obtain the health benefits of copper. In 1983 GR Struthers and DL Scott, two Australian doctors conducted studies on alternative methods for relieving arthritis pain. Their results showed that arthritis sufferers noticed significant improvement in their joint pain after wearing copper pieces. For your own healing go to California Jewelry Importers where we provide beautiful and elegant copper jewelry. Our jewelry in handmade, handcrafted copper imported from South Africa.

Remember, for the beauty and the healing power of copper visit http://www.cajewelryimporters.com/ for the most beautiful handmade, copper jewelry from South Africa!

Handmade,Handcrafted Copper Jewlery

Hurry and take advantage of our special offer! Buy a bangle get one free! Offer Valid thru 9/7/09. You don't want to let this deal pass you by, our beautiful handmade,handcrafted, copper jewelry is unique and of excellent quality. The unique jewelry designs are inspired by the local culture in Mpumalanga. Mpumalanga is a province in South Africa. It is rich in culture.At California Jewelry Importers we strive to provide unique and beautiful pieces. The indigenous people who design these piece are renowned for their creativity in their geometric and vibrant art pieces.

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Jewelry Store Gives Couple Ring of their Dreams

PHOENIX -- It's a happy ending for a young Valley couple who claim a jewelry store lost their engagement ring. a few weeks ago when 3 On Your Side profiled Zales, which told us they never lost the ring in question and considered the matter closed. And although Zales said the situation was over, another jewelry store stepped up and saBut when the couple went to pick it up, they were told there was no documentation.
"They tried to inform us that, 'We never have a record of you sending the ring out for service or you dropping it off or a claim check from you,'" Claiborne said.
And that was that. A missing ring that the couple claim was lost by Zales, but Zales considered the matter closed, telling 3 On Your Side they had no documentation that the couple actually left the ring to be sized.
Rost and Claiborne couldn't believe it.
"I don't know if I'm ever going to get that one proposal in with the ring in my hand before our wedding date, the ring we're supposed to get married with," Claiborne said.
"We wanted to make a difference in their life," said Hugo Soll of Shane Co.
The night 3 On Your Side aired that story, Soll was watching and after hearing about Rost and Claiborne's situation, Shane Co. wanted to help -- and help they did.
"I have a little something for you that will hopefully give you a chance," Soll told the couple. "This is for you guys so you can pick out the ring of your dreams."
Shane Co. stepped up in a big way.
"The Shane Co. generously donated a $3,000 gift card to their store," Claiborne said.
Three thousand dollars -- money to put toward any ring they wanted inside the Shane Co.
"It was the right thing to do," Soll said. "It was an important thing to do for the Shane Co., for them to start their future together in a bright way."
"This definitely puts the shine back into things," Claiborne said.
"Words can't describe, it's like the end to a long, long fight," Rost said.
And with that Rost and Claiborne had some shopping to do. Once they picked out a ring, the Shane Co. sized it right there on the spot and Claiborne was able to propose the way he'd wanted to all along.
Shane Co.'s motto is "You have a friend in the diamond business." Rost and Claiborne say the Shane Co. is now their "best friend." id not so fast. They were out $1,500 after purchasing an engagement ring at Zales, a ring they never left the store with because after buying the ring, Zales was supposed to size it.

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Capture the spirit of the Mpumalangan South African culture in this unique burnished and heat-treated brass & copper jewelry set. The set includes a necklace, a pair of earrings, and an adjustable cuff. The unique designs are inspired by the local culture in Mpumalanga. Mpumalanga is a province in South Africa. It is rich in culture. The indigenous people are renowned for their creativity in their geometric and vibrant art pieces.

CA Jewelry Importers@Monterey Jazz Festival

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California Jewlery Importers will display many new and unique pieces of jewelry at the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival in Monterey CA. September 18-20.

National Black Arts Festival Atlanta GA

http://www.cajewelryimporters/ @ National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta Georgia beginning July 31 -August 2, 2009. Many new and beautiful pieces will debut in the "peach tree" state. Come out and visit us @ 1280 NE Peachtree Street Woodruffs Arts Center, Atlanta Georgia.