So I want to find a really great, unique copper ring to have something inscribed on. I know exactly what I want, only problem is I don't know anything about copper jewelry, do you? AND, I need to know a really great website or something to find copper rings on. Hopefully there are some experts out there stumbling across this!
2006-11-07 06:39:01 · 3 answers · asked by free:eli 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
As Kimattc wrote, Copper turns green/black very fast and will stain your finger. In fact, the reason for tarnish in sterling silver jewelry is the low copper content added to silver for obtaining the desired properties (see http://sarit-jewelry.com/Info.html for more information).
Copper is a very important element in our body. However, when it comes to continuos, long exposures to copper (as in wearing a ring), one better make sure that the level of exposure is safe.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts132.html
Tips: 1. you may dramatically slow down the corrosion process by covering the copper with lacquer. 2. dipping copper objects in lemon salt solution turns it new.
Good luck in finding your copper ring!
Sarit.
http://sarit-jewelry.com
2006-11-08 23:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by wolfus_s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Copper is really nice when it's polished but.....wear it for a day and it'll make your finger green/ or black. Sorry I don't have any sites for you .
2006-11-07 06:50:27 · answer #2 · answered by hipchic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check this website:
www.olgaprieto.com
2006-11-07 07:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by Gabrio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋