Sheaf Copper Bracelet

Almost certainly because what you wore before was not solid copper. The vast majority of copper jewellery sold online is plated — a thin coating over a base metal. Every piece in our collection is 99.9% pure copper all the way through. No plating, no base metal, no coating.

Many of our pieces also have magnets built in, traditionally used and valued by those who believe in the benefits of copper and magnet therapy.

The other factor is consistency: copper is made to be worn every day, not occasionally. Wear it daily for a month before you decide.

You can read our full copper care guide here.

Copper is an essential mineral the human body genuinely needs, and wearing it against the skin is a practice that predates modern medicine by thousands of years. What we can tell you is that people who come to us at 55, 60, 65 keep coming back, year after year, without us ever having to explain why. Call it a placebo or not — they noticed something they want to keep noticing.

Formal clinical studies have produced mixed results, and we will not pretend otherwise. What we can say is that copper has been worn against human skin for over 3,000 years in virtually every civilisation on earth. Roman soldiers. Ayurvedic craftsmen. Generations of women who passed it down to their daughters. Our customers are not scientists — they are simply people who have tried everything else first.

Yes. Pure copper is naturally resilient. Salt water and chlorine will speed up the patina process and the piece will darken faster, but that is not damage — it is simply copper responding to its environment. If you prefer to keep the original shine, rinse with fresh water after swimming. Otherwise: wear it freely. It is made to be lived in, not stored away.

Copper is a base metal, yes. What you are paying for is 99.9% pure copper, handmade one piece at a time. No mass production. No plating. No coating. Every piece is shaped, engraved and finished by hand. And many of our pieces have magnets built in, chosen by those who value the combination of copper and magnet therapy. When they are gone, there will be no more.

Yes — today we are offering free shipping across New Zealand on all orders. No hidden costs, no surprises at checkout. You will see the full summary before you confirm your purchase.

Orders are usually processed within 3 business days of the order date.

Once your order is confirmed you will receive an email with your order number. To track your order, simply visit our tracking page and enter your order number or email address.

If you run into any issues or have questions, email us at info@sofiawellington.nz.