Every pendant here started as a lump of native copper in an old Michigan rock pile.
Each nugget was found with a metal detector in the poor rock left behind by Upper Michigan's abandoned mines, then tumbled to strip away the rock and reveal the metal's own shape. No two come out alike. Pendant 1 is a balanced, medium width nugget, pendant 2 is the slimmest of the three, and pendant 3 is the broadest, so choose by how much copper you want showing at the neckline. All three hang from a swirling wire wrapped bail and have a funky, organic outline that reads well on a plain tee or a sweater. Pick your pendant from the numbered photo. Copper fans, Michigan natives and anyone who likes jewelry with a backstory will appreciate the story behind it.
About Michigan Native Copper
Most copper ore around the world is an oxide or sulfide, but copper from Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula occurs mostly as native copper, which is nearly pure metal. Native Americans worked it into tools thousands of years ago, commercial mining began in 1844, and the region led the United States in copper output from 1845 to 1887 before the last big mines closed in 1968.
Stone Meaning: Copper is traditionally associated with balance and vitality.
Sizes by Number
- 1: about 2.125" x 1.125"
- 2: about 2.125" x 1"
- 3: about 2.125" x 1.25"
Additional Details
- Each numbered option is pictured on its own, so the piece you see is the piece you receive.
- Natural Upper Michigan copper nugget, tumbled; swirling wire wrapped bail.
- Pendant only; chain is not part of this item.
- Copper darkens over time as it forms a natural patina; a jewelry polishing cloth brings back the shine.
- Contains copper minerals; keep dry, wash your hands after handling, and do not use in water or elixirs.
- Remove before swimming or bathing.
Shipping and Returns
- Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
- We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
- Covered by our 30-day return policy.
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