Artisans in California handcraft each of our therapeutic cuffs from a combination of three solid metals: pure copper, jewelers brass (an alloy of 85% pure copper and 15% zinc) and German silver. Each cuff also contains two rare earth magnets which are thought to improve circulation, relieve arthritis pain, and promote energy. These can be found at the tips on the inner side, perfectly placed to line up with pressure points on the wrist.
Because our therapeutic cuffs are handcrafted from solid metals and are not plated, they will never chip, the colors will not fade, and any scratches can easily be polished off. Despite all of this, it is still recommended to regularly clean your cuff to avoid tarnishing.
To best care for your therapeutic cuff, you should clean it regularly by following one of these six methods:
Shower With It
- By simply wearing your cuff during your daily shower, you can stay on top of removing any dirt, oils, lotions, or other particles that come into contact with it throughout the day and may lead to tarnishing.
Vinegar & Salt Scrub
- Place your cuff into a bowl.
- Pour white vinegar over your cuff and then use salt to scrub it.
- Rinse your cuff with warm water and polish it until dry with a soft cloth.
Hot Vinegar & Salt Boil
- Combine one tablespoon of salt and one cup of white vinegar into a cooking pot.
- Place your cuff in the cooking pot.
- Fill the pot with water until your cuff is completely submerged.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it continue to boil until there is no longer any visible tarnish on your cuff.
- Allow the mixture to cool.
- Rinse your cuff with warm water and polish it until dry with a soft cloth.
Citrus & Beeswax Rub
- Cut either a lemon or lime in half, and sprinkle salt on it.
- Rub the salt-covered lemon or lime all over the cuff.
- Use the rough side of a dish sponge, or a Scotch Brite pad, to remove any tarnish.
- Polish your cuff with beeswax.
Salt, Vinegar, & Flour Paste
- Place one tablespoon salt and one cup of white vinegar in a bowl.
- Add little bits of flour to the mixture until it turns to a paste.
- Rub your cuff with the paste to remove any tarnish.
- Allow your cuff to sit with the paste on for fifteen minutes to one hour.
- Rinse your cuff with warm water and polish it until dry with a soft cloth.
Ketchup Rub
- Rub ketchup all over your cuff.
- Allow your cuff to sit with the ketchup on it for fifteen minutes.
- Use a non-scratch pad to once again rub the ketchup all over your cuff.
- Rinse your cuff with warm water and polish it until dry with a soft cloth.
Here are a few of our favorite therapeutic mixed metal cuffs:
Artisan Moments 