This genuine copper maple leaf pendant is hand-crafted here in the United States. Much work and love goes into each and every single piece, making this copper component very special. As each piece is hand-crafted, there is no avoiding variance between every piece. For the most part, this copper line is very consistent. The crafting process includes a patina and coat of lacquer, this ensures that the copper component will last through the years without changing colors, oxidizing or tarnishing. Copper is a hot beading component and has always been gaining respect and admiration throughout the beading and crafting industry. Create something completely unique with these hand-crafted folk art copper pendants. This product line is not about symmetry and perfection, but more charismatic and asymmetrical.