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Fine Silver Wire - 99.99% Pure
Our fine silver wire is crafted to the highest purity and consistency, offering 99.99% pure silver with a bright finish and uniform surface. Unlike sterling, fine silver contains no alloying metals, giving it exceptional softness and workability—perfect for jewelers and metalsmiths who require maximum malleability and pristine metal for their designs. It is especially favored for granulation, fusing, bezel work, and delicate fabrication where purity and clean joins are essential.
Temper
Fine silver wire is typically supplied in the following tempers, depending on project needs:
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Dead Soft: Exceptionally malleable; ideal for wrapping, coiling, and forming where the wire must bend and flow easily without resistance.
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Half Hard: Retains some spring and resilience, making it suitable for small structural elements, findings, and wire weaving while still shaping smoothly.
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Hard (Full Hard): Less common in fine silver due to its naturally soft nature, but available for applications requiring durability and form retention.
How Round Wire is Measured
Like sterling, fine silver round wire is measured by diameter, expressed in millimeters or Brown & Sharpe (AWG) gauge. The lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire. For example, 16 gauge fine silver wire is substantial and works well for bangles or frame construction, while 24 gauge is light and pliable, suited for delicate wrapping, weaving, or fine accents.