It’s like Oreos and milk—or, for me, green chiles and tortillas. Some things simply belong together. In jewelry making, silver and copper are one of those perfect pairings. Copper and its alloys bring warmth and depth to the cool brightness of sterling silver. The contrast creates pieces that feel both earthy and refined—one of the reasons I love combining these two metals in my jewelry designs. In fact, copper may be my favorite metal of all. Nothing hammers quite as beautifully, accepts texture so eagerly, or develops such rich, gorgeous patinas. Yet for years, copper has been overlooked by those…
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