All About Silver Wire

Wire is a versatile product and is used in beading, floristry, and in the manufacture of various jewelry. Connoisseurs of beauty are especially interested in silver wire. This product helps jewelers create original and stylish jewelry masterpieces.

Experts divide wire into two main types: art and jewelry.

1. The first option is an inexpensive solution for making various jewelry. Jewelers use it infrequently, since the silver-plated product has a short service life and wears out quickly.
2. As for jewelry, we are talking about a product made of precious metals. It can also be a high quality alloy (high percentage of silver content). This material is quite expensive, but it has high strength and presentable appearance.

For the manufacture of copyright silver jewelry the most commonly used wire is made entirely of noble metal. Another suitable option is gilded silver wire. As a rule, these options are intended for the manufacture of elegant and expensive jewelry.

As for the characteristics of the metal wire itself, then the least often jewelers use pure silver (99%). This product is extremely soft, which provokes mechanical damage.

Most often, it is used for the manufacture of wire 925 sterling silver. Its main advantages are:

• softness;
• the possibility of processing;
• long service life.

A similar product for a long time does not lose its presentable appearance and is not affected by external factors... Perfect for making jewelry of miniature and large sizes.

Also found brass wire. This product is covered with a layer of rolled silver (6%). It is easy to process and highly durable. This is one of the most affordable options for making jewelry made of precious metals.

The main criterion when choosing a silver wire is thickness. It is measured in millimeters or calibers. Based on the density, there is a choice of one or another product. Experts advise paying attention to certain recommendations.

1. For the manufacture of delicate, sophisticated products use wire up to 0.30 mm thick. It is suitable for creating rings, miniature chains and bracelets with beads. You can make a loop using a denser product (0.40 mm).
2. Wire thicker than 0.5mm is widely used in beading. It perfectly fixes beads of any size.
3. Product 22 gauge (0.64 mm) is used for fixing stones when decorating various jewelry (earrings, pendants, brooch).
4. For massive large objects use a wire of 1.5 mm.

You can learn how to make silver wire in the next video.