Each copper squirrel is hand sawn out and the tails textured to give a soft dimpled texture, then I sit each one inside a sterling silver hexagon ready to hang around your neck. The necklace is about 18" in length. This necklace will come in a branded jewellery box, with a Jewellery Care card and also a polishing cloth, where availability allows, making the perfect gift to give or to keep. Each item is handmade, therefore variations in texture are all part of their charm Copper will oxodise, turning the colour of old pennies. The copper on these necklaces is coasted with a clear metal lacquer which will keep it shiny for a good while. When this wears off your copper will begin to darken, you can with embrace the beautiful new colour as I do, or polish back up (a shop bought copper cleaner works great, as does some lemon juice gently rubbed over the copper with a soft toothbrush, then a really good rinse to remove any remaining lemon and salt and dry it really well)