Copper?

[gabz]

I bought some really neat copper or brass bangles today
But now im worried: is copper knosn to cause skin reactions or turn it green?

 

[sadiesthegirl]

I bought some really neat copper or brass bangles today
But now im worried: is copper knosn to cause skin reactions or turn it green?

I have heard of copper turning the skin green. If I am not mistaken, it has to do with sweat meeting the metal and a chemical reaction. But like most metals, if you keep it clean and wipe it with a jewelry cloth, it should be okay. The copper could be treated to prevent this, I suppose it just depends on the quality as well. Copper jewely is huge right now....seen some pretty stuff.

 

[Junkenpo]

Remember, the Statue of Liberty outer skin is copper, that's why she's green now. lol

I'm pretty sure you can buy brass/copper polish at a hardware shop, to keep it nice and shiny.