Final Collection

Rita's Story

Contact

HANDCRAFTED IN IRELAND · FINAL PIECES

Rita's Dusk Copper Earrings

€44,99
€229,99

Some pieces you put on at the end of the day and immediately feel something release. I made these for the women who need to mark the moment when the work is done and the evening begins - each one cut from a single strip of copper, brushed smooth by hand, then twisted turn by turn into its spiral form until the full two and a half inches have become what they were always going to be.

Copper has been worn close to the skin for thousands of years by people who needed something to help them settle back into themselves, and the ones who come back to me always say the same thing: they stopped carrying what they used to carry.

These are among the last earrings I'll make before I close my workshop for good. I hope they find the shoulders that are ready to drop.

99.9% pure copper — never plated, never hollow

Handmade in Wicklow, Ireland

Final Collection — once it's gone, it's gone

PRODUCT DETAILS

Handforged from 99.9% pure copper in Rita's workshop in Wicklow, Ireland. Every piece is shaped individually with a hammer and anvil, so small variations in texture are part of the process, not a flaw. Comes in a soft cotton pouch.

HOW DO I KNOW IF IT'S REAL COPPER?

Real copper is heavier than plated metal and warms quickly against your skin. Genuine copper will naturally develop a patina over time — a gradual darkening or warming of tone with wear. If a piece never changes color at all, it likely isn't solid copper.

COPPER CARE

To keep the shine: wipe with a soft cloth after wearing, and clean occasionally with a mix of lemon juice and salt, or a dedicated copper polish. Prefer the natural look? Just wear it, many people love the deeper patina copper develops on its own over time. Avoid harsh chemicals and long soaks in water.

SHIPPING INFORMATION

Every piece ships from Ireland. For full details on delivery times and costs, see our Shipping Policy.

4 Things to Know About Rita's Copper

A Tradition Worth Continuing

People have worn copper against their skin for thousands of years. It's a small, simple tradition Rita continues by hand, one piece at a time.

Made for Daily Wear

Light enough to forget you're wearing it, sturdy enough for daily life. Made to be worn, not kept in a drawer.

Develops Its Own Patina

Real copper changes with wear — a warm, gradual patina unique to your skin. No two pieces ever look the same after a few months.

Made by Hand, Piece by Piece

No machines, no molds. Rita shapes every piece herself, in her workshop in Wicklow — and once this collection sells out, it won't be remade.