Brass & Copper
Brass and copper jewellery, gold colour at fashion price points
Brass and copper are how the gold look gets to a fashion price. They take a rich 18K colour, hold fine detail from casting, and land far below sterling silver — the trade-off is plating, which is why we quote the micron thickness on every line.
Categories
Eight categories, one material
Every category below is a page of its own, with the pieces we hold in brass & copper, the weight and size range for each design, and the price band it lands in.
Best Sellers
Six designs per material that buyers reorder rather than replace: the shapes that sell without a campaign behind them.
6 designs
Trending
The designs moving fastest at the moment, and what is driving each one.
6 designs
Rings
Rings are the hardest category to get right, because sizing is where the returns live.
4 designs
Necklaces
Chain length decides who the necklace is for, and clasp quality decides whether it comes back.
4 designs
Bracelets
A bracelet is the piece customers tighten, drop and lose, so the closure matters as much as the design.
3 designs
Earrings
Earrings touch skin all day, so the finding matters as much as the front.
3 designs
Charms
Charms are the cheapest way to add a second purchase to a first one, and the easiest to get wrong on the jump ring.
2 designs
Sets
A matching set raises the average order and turns a piece into a gift.
2 designsThe material
Brass & Copper
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; copper is the softer, more traditional base. Both cast beautifully, which is why the most intricate designs on this site — filigree, twisted rope, open-work cuffs — are shown in these materials. They are also heavy for their volume, so a brass piece reads more expensive in the hand than a steel one of the same size.
The plating is the whole conversation. Freshly plated brass is indistinguishable from gold at arm's length; the question is how long it stays that way. In practice, longer plating runs cost more but last longer, and a clear top coat adds wear resistance at the cost of some depth of colour. We quote plating per micron so you choose the trade-off deliberately for your price point rather than inheriting whatever the factory happened to run.
One honest point that most suppliers skip: unplated copper and brass can leave a faint green trace on skin, because the metal reacts with sweat. The fix is simple and cheap — keep the plating continuous on any surface that touches skin, and specify a lacquer coat on the base. We will tell you which of your designs needs it.
- ✓18K and 14K gold-look plating, or rose gold and rhodium, per micron
- ✓Clear e-coat option to extend plating life on high-wear pieces
- ✓Heavier than steel for the same volume — a more substantial feel in the hand
- ✓Casting holds fine detail: filigree, rope, open-work and heavy texture all work here
- ✓Earring posts and backs can be stainless steel for sensitive ears at a small extra cost
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Base | Brass (copper and zinc) or copper — both cast and finish well |
| Plating | Gold, rose gold, rhodium; thickness stated per micron on the quote |
| Skin contact | Unplated copper or brass can leave a faint green trace — plating and a lacquer coat prevent it |
| Feel | Heavier than 316L for the same volume |
| Detail | The material for filigree, rope, open-work and heavy texture |
| Findings | Stainless steel posts and backs optional for sensitive ears |
Worn
How gold-plated brass reads on a person
Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc; copper is the softer, more traditional base. Both cast beautifully, which is why the most intricate designs on this site — filigree, twisted rope, open-work cuffs — are shown in these materials. They are also heavy for their volume, so a brass piece reads more expensive in the hand than a steel one of the same size.
- ✓Built to match the catalogue look, so you can compare the material on a person with the same material on a plain background
- ✓Styling imagery — every design has its own product photography on its product page
Pricing
Indicative pricing for brass & copper
Ranges are ex-works and published per item type. The final quotation is itemised against your own weight, size and plating, so it will sit inside — or explain why it sits outside — the band you see here.
| Item | Typical specification | Indicative ex-works | What it assumes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charm or small pendant | Brass / copper | $0.55 – 1.40 | At 500 pcs. Plated gold, rose gold or rhodium |
| Ring | Brass / copper | $0.65 – 2.20 | At 500 pcs. 2–10 mm band, sizes 5–10 US |
| Earrings, per pair | Brass / copper | $0.80 – 2.80 | At 500 pcs. Hoops, drops, huggies, statement studs |
| Necklace with chain | Brass / copper | $1.10 – 3.60 | At 500 pcs. 40–60 cm, fine to chunky links |
| Bracelet or bangle | Brass / copper | $1.30 – 4.20 | At 500 pcs. Cuffs, chains, hinged bangles |
| Stone-set or statement piece | Brass / copper | $2.40 – 7.50 | At 500 pcs. Crystal, glass or CZ, hand-set or glued |
| Matching set, 2–3 pieces | Brass / copper | $2.60 – 8.80 | At 500 pcs. Boxed or carded, ready for retail |
Care
What your customer has to know
Every material has one honest caveat. Print it on the card and you will not see it again in a return.
- Keep plated pieces dry — perfume, chlorine and sunscreen are what strip the coating.
- Put jewellery on last, after perfume and hairspray have dried.
- Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear; never use a silver dip or abrasive polish.
- Tell the end customer to expect a seasonal lifespan on a light plating run, or specify a thicker micron count if she should expect more.
Brass & Copper FAQ
Questions buyers actually ask about brass & copper
The answers a supplier usually softens. We would rather you had them now.
Will gold-plated brass jewellery turn my customer's skin green?
How thick is the plating, and how long does it last?
Can I get the same design in silver and in brass?
Do the earring posts contain nickel?
What is the minimum order for brass and copper?
Price list
Request the brass & copper price list
Send the basics and you will get our current price list for this material, plus stock availability and lead time.
What you get
Quoted line by line, not as a lump sum
- ✓Metal or base, plating in microns, stones and packing priced separately
- ✓Weight and dimensions on the drawing before anything is cast
- ✓A physical sample approved by you before any bulk run
- ✓Photographs of your pieces at every production milestone
- ✓Freight quoted for your route — courier, air or sea
Reply within one working day. No obligation, and no design file needed to start.
Keep reading
Guides and the other two materials
925 Sterling Silver
Priced on the gram, with the weight published for every design. The precious-metal line for brands selling real silver at boutique price points.
316L Stainless Steel
Waterproof, tarnish-free and the lowest unit cost of the three. The volume line, the men's line, and anything that has to survive daily wear.
Silver vs steel vs brass
The same design in three materials, and what each one does to your retail price and returns rate.
Plating & finishes
Microns, PVD against electroplating, and how to specify a finish that survives the customer.
MOQ and the first order
How to size a first run you will not be stuck with.
Get the price list
Send your line sheet. Get a price list the same day.
Tell us the material, the pieces and the quantity. You will get our current price list, stock availability and lead time — and if it is a custom design, a CAD drawing within 48 hours.
- ✓Price list per material, with MOQ and lead time on every line
- ✓CAD drawing in 48 hours on custom designs
- ✓Physical sample before any bulk run
- ✓Photographs of your pieces at every production milestone
Price list
Price list, one working day
Two minutes to fill in. No design file needed to start.