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HANDCRAFTED IN IRELAND · FINAL PIECES

Rita's River Copper Bracelet

€49,99
€249,99
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There's a steadiness to a river that never stops moving current after current, year after year, smoothing everything it touches. That's the feeling I had in mind, twisting these copper strands together, again and again, until they held that same quiet motion.

Each strand is hand-twisted right here at my bench three lengths of copper wire worked together with the same pliers I've used for years, then set and capped by hand at each end. No two cuffs come out exactly alike. The twist always finds its own rhythm.

Roman soldiers wore copper into battle. Craftsmen wore it on the job for centuries, long before anyone called it wellness. Men who work with their hands have always reached for it, and plenty still do.

I hope these find someone who appreciates the small things.

Material: 99.9% Pure Copper

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.