Yes!

I'm incredibly careful with the materials I source.

Copper is pure copper.

Bronze is an alloy of Copper and Tin.

The Silver I use is hypoallergenic called 'Argentium Silver' - an alloy made from Silver, Copper and Germanium.  It contains more Silver than Sterling Silver and resists tarnishing.

I also work with Titanium and Niobium - both metals are non-reactive which is why they're used in body piercings and medical implants.

The short answer is yes... but that's not the whole story!

The green that develops from wearing bronze or copper is completely natural.  When uncoated copper (or copper alloy) oxidises, it tarnishes and goes green - very much like copper coins or copper adornments on Churches.  This is the metal protecting itself from being damaged - it's why bronze and copper jewellery that is thousands of years old can still be discovered in lovely condition at archaeological digs.

To stop the tarnishing or marks, you can use anti-tarnish polish or wax. 

However, some people believe that copper has health benefits, and in such circumstances, you need the metal to touch your skin with no barrier.

Most allergies or reactions to metal are usually from either nickel, or sometimes zine.

So sometimes, people will buy a Sterling Silver piece and be fine, then why they buy another, they have a reaction.

Sterling silver is 92.5% silver (which is why European silver without hallmarks are marked 925 - 925 parts silver for every 1000 parts of material).

 The other 7.5% is made up of another metal (often copper) and a mix of other metals. It’s often in this mix of metals where zinc and nickel is found.

The reason sterling silver is used so much is because without a slightly harder material mixed in, pure silver is very very soft.

Making jewellery that's strong enough to wear every day requires that alloy of materials, and as long as the 7.5% doesn't contain zinc, it won't react.

Argentium Silver is a relatively recent alloy of silver.

It's higher quality than Sterling Silver (92.5% pure silver), containing 94% pure silver.

The other 6% of metal is made up of Copper and Germanium.

Copper provides the 'working' strength and Germanium brings it's own unique properties.

Germanium makes the Silver look lighter and brighter, and resists tarnishing.

That's why I yse Argentium Silver, it's an excellent quality Silver I can rely on to be safe for the vast majority of people who may have had a reaction to silver products in the past.

Unfortunately, despite it's name, Tibetan Silver contains no silver whatsoever.

German Silver also contains no silver whatsoever.

Both of these are Nickel alloys, and the word 'silver' is used as a descriptor for the colour, and not a description of the metal content - not that they tell you that!

So always make sure you do your research before you buy!

Niobium, was discovered by Charles Hatchett in 1801 in a sample from Connecticut in the USA.  He initially confused it with tantalum, but it's unique hypoallergenic properties makes Niobium a versatile and unique naterial for jewellery making.  It has a pewter-like silver grey / blue colour and is perfect for people with sensitive skin.

Titanium was discovered in 1791 by William Gregor in Cornwall, Great Britain. He identified it in a mineral called ilmenite. The element was later named by the German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth in 1795 after the Titans of Greek Mythology. 

Known for its strength, light weight, and resistance to corrosion, titanium found its way into aerospace and medical applications before becoming popular in jewellery. Its hypoallergenic properties and sleek, modern look make it a favourite for durable and stylish pieces.

Both metals have revolutionized the jewellery industry, offering alternatives that are both practical and visually striking.