History of wire – Urban Art Jewelry

Copper and Bronze Through the Ages, Their Role in Jewelry History.

Since ancient times, humankind has felt a deep fascination with metals. Long before gold and silver dominated the world of jewelry, copper and bronze were the protagonists of ornaments, amulets, and sacred works. Copper was one of the first metals discovered by humanity. Its reddish, warm, and bright color evoked the energy of the sun and fire, and many cultures considered it a metal with a life of its own, a symbol of vitality, healing, and connection with the Earth. Over time, copper was combined with tin, giving rise to bronze, a more resistant alloy, a symbol of strength, balance, and eternity. In the hands of ancient artisans, these metals were transformed into unique pieces: bracelets, necklaces, and symbols of power. Each jewel told a story, not only through its form but also through the energy that emanated from its materials. Today, at Urban Art Jewelry, we revive that ancestral tradition.

We believe that each piece should have a soul and purpose, and that’s why we work with materials that breathe history, art, and nature.

Copper and bronze are not only beautiful—they also possess special properties:

Natural properties and benefits:

Energy and balance: copper is believed to help harmonize the body and mind, promoting circulation and vitality.

Strength and protection: bronze represents stability, resistance, and a connection to the eternal.

Living beauty: both develop a natural patina over time, a change that is not deterioration, but a transformation that reveals the passage of life.

Sustainability: they are recyclable and environmentally friendly materials, ideal for conscious jewelry.

Each copper or bronze jewel is, in essence, a fusion of art, history, and energy—a way to carry the memory of the Earth with you in a contemporary and elegant design.

In the dawn of history, long before gold and silver, copper and bronze were the metals that shaped humanity’s first jewelry.
Copper, with its warm, reddish glow, was considered a sacred metal, a symbol of energy, vitality, and connection to the Earth. Its malleability made it a favorite of ancient artisans, who transformed it into amulets, necklaces, and offerings.
Over time, copper fused with tin to create bronze, a stronger and more durable alloy, associated with resistance, stability, and eternity.
This metal accompanied entire civilizations, from Egypt to pre-Columbian America, in sculptures, ceremonial weapons, and sacred ornaments.
A legacy that lives on. At Urban Art Jewelry, we embrace this ancestral tradition and reinterpret it in contemporary pieces that fuse art, history, and energy. Each piece of jewelry crafted in copper or bronze preserves the essence of Earth, fire, and time, creating a connection between the ancient and the modern.
Properties and benefits:
Energy and balance:
Copper is associated with harmony and well-being. It is said to help channel the body’s energy, promoting vitality and inner flow.
Strength and protection:
Bronze symbolizes stability and resilience. Wearing it is a way to invoke firmness and clarity on one’s personal path.
Living beauty:
Over time, both metals develop a natural patina that changes their tone and texture, creating a unique appearance—a story visible on every surface.
Sustainability and respect:
Copper and bronze are recyclable, durable, and environmentally friendly metals, ideal for conscious and responsible jewelry. Art, history, and energy in a single piece.
Each piece of Urban Art Jewelry is a fusion of nature and urban art; A piece that celebrates the beauty of authentic materials, their ancient history, and their symbolic power.

To wear copper or bronze is to wear a living history.

A fragment of time that continues to transform with you.