**** Only the 10% Silver Filled is sold on this site. ****
There are two varieties of Sterling Silver-filled. One has a 5% Sterling Silver content, and the other has a 10% Sterling Silver content, which is the variety that we sell on this site.
The wire sold here is made in the US and has a minimum Sterling Silver content of 10% over a Red Brass (90% Copper 10% Zinc) core, there is also a thin inner layer of nickel between the Sterling Silver and the Brass core. It prevents the silver from diffusing into the brass. This thickness of the Sterling Silver allows the wire to be shaped, lightly hammered, polished and even lightly engraved without exposing the core.
Sterling Silver-filled is a very cost-effective wire to use for a Sterling Silver finish without the cost. You can also patina this wire.
We stock a wide range of gauges and shapes, including round, square, half-round, bezel and beaded wires in Sterling Silver. Here is a quick list of the gauges we stock:-
- 12ga (2.0mm) in Round and Half Round wire;
- 14ga (1.6mm) in Round, Half Round and Square wire;
- 16ga (1.3mm) in Round, Half Round, Square and Twisted wire;
- 18ga (1.02mm) in Round, Half Round, Square and Twisted wire;
- 20ga (0.80mm) in Round, Half Round, Square and Twisted wire;
- 21ga (0.72mm) in Round, Square wire;
- 22ga (0.64mm) in Round, Half Round and Square wire;
- 24ga (0.51mm) in Round wire; 26ga (0.40mm) in Round wire and
- 28ga (0.32mm) in Round wire.
All precious metals are sold in one continuous piece. If you order more than one, you will receive multiple pieces of the length you have ordered.
All available stock is ready to be shipped. Order and pay before 1 pm Qld time on any business day and we will ship your order that same day. We ship Australia wide using Australia Post and to New Zealand (via the postal network).
