These hammered bronze bangles look great by themselves and even better as a group. When polished, they look almost like gold; as they darken they have a warm buttery antique look. I offer three different hammered surfaces which are shown in the labeled individual photos: cross hammered, traditional hammered (the hammering is done with a small hammer) and gentle hammered (hammering is done with a larger hammer). These can be purchased individually or as a set of three. For a different look, mix them up with one or more silver or copper bangles.
These bangles will come to you polished and bright, with a waxed surface. The wax will keep it bright for a while, but over time the wax will wear off and the bronze will naturally darken. A gentle way to return bronze to its new look is to make a paste made of baking soda and lemon juice. Rinse and dry well after rubbing the paste on for a few minutes.
SIZE: Thickness of copper is approximately 2mm. Your bracelet will be custom made to your order; please specify size when ordering. Custom bangles will take between one and two weeks to make and ship. Please read below for sizing information:
EXTRA SMALL: Inside Diameter 2". The inside circumference is about 7".
SMALL: Inside Diameter 2 1/4". The inside circumference is about 7 1/2".
MEDIUM: Inside Diameter 2 1/2". The inside circumference is about 8".
LARGE: Inside Diameter 2 3/4". The inside circumference is about 8 1/2".
EXTRA LARGE: Inside Diameter 3". The inside circumference is about 8 3/4".
To figure your bangle size, make your hand as narrow as you can by pulling your thumb and little finger together inside your hand - as if you were putting on a bangle - and measure around the widest part of your hand. You will want a bangle that has an inside circumference of that measurement or just slightly larger. An inside diameter of 2 1/2" is the most common size.
Please send a message if you are interested in a size that is not offered in the options. If you choose a set with your own combination, please include a note with the combination you'd like. Your bangle(s) will be custom made and may have some slight differences from the bracelets pictured.
This is an original piece of jewelry designed and handcrafted by Barbara Kay Bureker. All work and images ©2014-2020 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.
