3.5mm Matte Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet
Current price: $ 30.00
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Warm golden color meets a clean modern shape in theĀ 3.5mm Matte Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet. Its slim profile rests neatly against the wrist while the hand brushed surface gives the metal a soft glow rather than a bright mirror shine. The look feels polished without seeming fussy, making this bracelet easy to wear with casual clothing, office outfits, dinner dresses, and weekend favorites.
This handmade brass cuff also makes a thoughtful 21st anniversary gift, since brass is the traditional metal linked with that anniversary year. John S. Brana has been making jewelry in his San Francisco studio for more than 21 years, giving every piece the personal feel that factory made jewelry often lacks. You can learn more about the designer and browse his work at John S. Brana Handmade Jewelry.
A Slim Brass Bracelet With Everyday Style
At approximately 3.5mm wide, this cuff has enough presence to catch the eye while keeping a light and graceful look. It is just under 1/8 inch wide, so it can be worn alone as a quiet golden accent or placed beside other bracelets for a fuller wrist stack.
The matte surface is made with a hand brushed finish. Fine lines across the metal soften reflections and give the bracelet a rich satin look. This texture is a good choice for women who enjoy warm metal jewelry but do not want the high shine of a polished cuff.
Nu Gold brass is often called jewelerās brass because its 85 percent copper and 15 percent zinc mix produces a warm color that sits between yellow gold and copper. The shade works well with black, cream, olive, navy, denim, rust, and many earthy colors. It also looks lovely beside silver jewelry when you feel like mixing metals.
Browse the Nu Gold bracelet collection to see how this slim cuff fits into a wider range of handmade brass designs.
Who Would Wear This Matte Brass Cuff
This bracelet is made for a woman who wants jewelry with a personal touch and a clean urban feel. She may wear simple linen shirts, fitted jackets, flowing dresses, or her favorite jeans. She likes pieces that feel artistic without taking over her outfit.
A fashion conscious professional can wear the cuff with a blouse and tailored trousers for a quiet hint of golden color. A creative dresser can stack it with copper, silver, or brass bracelets to build a more playful look. Someone who prefers minimal jewelry can wear it alone with a watch or a small pair of earrings.
The narrow shape also makes this bracelet a friendly starting point for someone who does not often wear cuffs. It feels less bold than a wide bracelet while still giving the wrist a finished appearance. Anyone interested in warm metal jewelry can also browse the full brass jewelry collection.
How and Where to Wear It
Slip the cuff over the narrow side of the wrist rather than pulling it over the hand. Turn the opening toward the side of the wrist, slide it into place, and rotate the bracelet until the opening rests where it feels most comfortable.
For a relaxed daytime look, wear the bracelet with a soft sweater, dark denim, and loafers. At work, place it beside a slim watch or wear it alone with rolled sleeves. For dinner or an evening event, match its golden color with warm toned earrings and a simple black dress.
The matte finish makes the cuff suitable for settings where a highly polished bracelet might feel too bright. It works well for the office, gallery visits, lunch dates, weekend markets, holiday gatherings, anniversary dinners, and casual weddings.
Would it work with other metals? Yes, and there is no need to make every piece match perfectly. Mixing this brass cuff with silver or copper can make a wrist stack feel collected over time rather than purchased all at once. The metal jewelry collection offers more ideas for building that mixed metal look.
A Meaningful 21st Anniversary Gift
Brass is the traditional material for a 21st wedding anniversary, which gives this bracelet a natural place in an anniversary celebration. Its warm color can stand for affection that has grown richer through the years, while the sturdy solid metal reflects a marriage built to last.
The slim design suits many personal styles, so husbands shopping for their wives do not need to guess whether a large statement bracelet will fit her wardrobe. Pay close attention to the sizing guide and measure one of her current bracelets or her wrist when possible. A correct fit will make the gift feel far more personal.
Present the cuff with a handwritten note about a favorite memory from the past 21 years. Jewelry may catch her eye first, yet the note is often the part she keeps tucked away. For more background on warm golden metals, visit the John S. Brana gold and brass journal.
Product Benefits
- Measures approximately 3.5mm or just under 1/8 inches Width.
- Raw solid Nu Gold Brass not oxidized.
- Great 21st Year Anniversary Gift.
- Hand-brushed matte finish.
- Available in 5 sizes.
- Available in the following sizes:
- 8 inch circumference with 1 1/4 inch opening, 6 3/4 inches of Brass
- 7 1/2 inch circumference with 1 inch opening, 6 1/2 inches of Brass
- 7 inch circumference with 1 inch opening, 6 inches of Brass
- 6 1/2 inch circumference with 1 inch opening, 5 1/2 inches of Brass
- 6 inch circumference with 7/8 inch opening, 5 1/8 inches of Brass
Size Guide
To make sure you get the right size:
- For proper fit, measure the length around your wrist just below your wrist bone toward your elbow and add 1/2 inch. If your wrist measures 7 inches in length, order a size 7 1/2.
- PLEASE NOTE: Nu Gold "Jewelers Brass" contains copper CDA #230 alloy (85% copper/15% zinc). When copper comes in contact with human skin where it can interact with air, sweat and other chemicals, such as soaps, lotions and makeup, or sunscreen, the oxidation (patina) process can accelerate and that causes the copper to turn brown, green or bluish-green, and stain the skin.
- The reaction varies according to an individual's body chemistry, both in how long it takes for the green discoloration to form and in how pronounced the color becomes. Some people experience no discoloration. The discoloration, incidentally, is not harmful to one's health and is readily washed off with soap and water. If not washed off, it is normally absorbed by the body overnight.
- Refunds will not be given because "It turns my wrist green."
Choosing the Right Cuff Size
A cuff should rest comfortably around the wrist without pressing tightly into the skin. Measure around your wrist just below the wrist bone, toward the elbow, and add 1/2 inch to that number. A wrist measuring 7 inches should use the 7 1/2 inch bracelet size.
Do not choose a smaller size in the hope that the cuff will stay in place more securely. A cuff that is too tight may pinch and can be hard to put on or remove. A cuff that is far too large may rotate more than you prefer.
Repeated bending can weaken metal over time. Once the bracelet has been gently fitted, avoid pulling the opening wide each time you wear it. Slide it over the narrow side of the wrist using the same method whenever possible.
Understanding Natural Brass Patina
Raw Nu Gold brass can change color as it meets air, moisture, skin oils, soap, lotion, makeup, and sunscreen. This natural process is called patina. Depending on your body chemistry, the bracelet may slowly become darker or may leave a green or blue green mark on the skin.
Some wearers see little or no skin discoloration, while others notice it sooner. The mark is not harmful and can be washed away with soap and water. This reaction is a normal feature of copper based metal and is not a manufacturing fault.
To slow surface changes, wipe the bracelet with a soft dry cloth after wearing it. Keep it away from damp bathrooms and store it in a dry place. Put on lotion, perfume, makeup, and sunscreen before wearing the bracelet, then allow those products to dry.
Readers who enjoy learning about brass fashion can read Strike Gold With Daring Brass Jewelry This Season and Brass Is the New Gold.
Handmade in San Francisco
John S. Brana makes jewelry by hand in his San Francisco studio using 100 percent U.S. sourced recycled and refined metals. The focus on recycled metal gives shoppers another reason to choose handmade work over jewelry produced in large factory runs.
Small marks from forming and hand finishing may be present, and these details show the human work behind the bracelet. The matte finish is brushed by hand, giving the surface a softer and more personal look.
See more studio work through the John S. Brana video channel or watch the jewelry video collection.
Styling the Bracelet With Other Nu Gold Jewelry
A slim cuff gives you room to add earrings or a necklace without making the outfit feel crowded. Keep the look quiet with small brass earrings, or choose a larger hammered shape when you want more movement near the face.
A Nu Gold necklace can repeat the warm color at the neckline while the cuff draws attention to the hands. Matching finishes are not required. Matte, polished, and hammered surfaces can look good together because each one catches light in a different way.
Browse Nu Gold earrings and Nu Gold necklaces when building a coordinated gift set or adding more warm metal pieces to your jewelry box.
Related and Substitute Products
Bracelet Alternatives
- 3.5mm Polished Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet for a brighter surface with more reflection.
- 3.5mm Chased Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet for a decorative hand worked texture.
- 3.5mm Hammered Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet for a lively surface that catches light from many angles.
Earring Matches
- Hammered Nu Gold Brass Hoop Earrings for a classic round shape with warm movement.
- Mini Hammered Tear Drop Nu Gold Brass Earrings for a smaller drop style that works well from day through evening.
- Small Maple Leaf Nu Gold Brass Dangle Earrings for a nature inspired accent with gentle movement.
The 3.5mm Matte Nu Gold Brass Cuff Bracelet brings together a slim shape, warm golden color, and soft brushed texture. Wear it as a daily signature, add it to a mixed metal stack, or give it as a personal 21st anniversary gift that can be enjoyed long after the celebration.