Dragonfly Wing Cuff with Bumblebee Jasper in Copper

This beautiful, wide cuff is created from 20 gauge copper sheet. The detailed wing design is achieved by pressing the copper in a hydraulic press with a die. Many, many sessions of pressing, annealing & pressing again are needed to create a crisp impression. In the center lies a gorgeous bumblebee jasper cabochon, set in a sterling silver bezel.The cuff is then oxidized and polished to give depth to the design. It is then sealed with wax to resist oxidation. Regardless, copper will oxidize with wear, but is easily cleaned with a polishing cloth.