Jewllery wire can come in a variety of shapes. Here is a quick list of the common ones (it is by no means exhaustive) :-

• Round (Rnd)
• Half Round (HRnd)
• Square (Sq)
• Triangle
• Bezel
• Twisted
• Patterned

Be careful when buying your jewellery wire that you are getting the right shape; some shapes cost a lot more than others!

In addition to jewellery wire, you can also buy sheets that are sterling silver, copper or gold filled. These can be used to cut out shapes or bend into shapes. These sheets can also come with patterns on! So if you're interested, just have a look around - usually jewellery supply wholesalers have them on their sites.