When Silver Gets Pricey… Brass and Copper Start Looking Mighty Fine
If you’ve been keeping an eye on sterling silver prices lately, you already know they’ve been climbing like a cat up a screen door. As of 1/26/26, silver’s sittin’ at $93.01 an ounce — and bless its heart, it doesn’t look like it’s fixin’ to come back down anytime soon.
Now, I’ve held off raising prices as long as humanly possible. I stretched it, squished it, and tried to sweet‑talk it… but at some point, the math just stares you down. My pricing follows the real precious‑metal market — not the good‑old‑days numbers we all wish were still hanging around.
But here’s the good news: You’ve got options. Pretty ones. Affordable ones. And they’re shining brighter every day.
Brass and Copper: The Unsung Heroes of the Jewelry Box
Let’s talk brass and copper for a second.
If you’ve never given them a second look, now’s the time. These two metals have been quietly minding their business for years, and suddenly — with silver acting like it owns the place — they’re looking prettier and prettier.
Brass has that warm, golden glow without the “I need to take out a loan” energy. Copper? Soft, earthy, and full of character — like the desert at sunset.
And here’s the kicker: Most of my sterling designs can be made in brass or copper too. If you see something you love in silver but want to try it in another metal, just holler. I can usually make it happen without missing a beat.
Sterling Is Still My First Love
Don’t get me wrong — sterling silver will always be my main metal. It’s timeless, durable, and carries that classic Southwestern spirit like nothing else. I’m not stepping away from it; I’m just giving folks more choices as the market does what it does.
Think of sterling as an investment piece — heirloom‑worthy, made to last, and something you’ll pass down. Think of brass and copper as the fun cousins who show up to the cookout with good stories and great earrings.
Both have their place. Both are beautiful. And both are welcome in my shop.
The Heart of It All
No matter the metal, every piece is still handcrafted by my own two hands — never mass‑produced, never rushed, and always made to feel like it was meant just for you.
Silver may be climbing, but your options don’t have to shrink. If anything, this is the perfect time to explore, play, and find what speaks to you.
And if you ever want a piece in a different metal? Just ask. I’m right here at the bench, torch in hand, ready to make something real....just for you.