This is solid 925 sterling silver round wire, drawn to 19 Gauge (0.9mm) in a half hard temper, sold as a 1 oz coil — roughly 15 ft of wire per the current listing. Half hard temper has been work-hardened in the drawing process, so it holds its shape under light stress while still being formable — the usual choice for structural parts. Because it is solid sterling silver rather than plate, it can be soldered, textured, tumbled and polished to a bright finish.
Half hard 19 gauge is the workhorse temper for findings that must keep their shape — jump rings, clasps, ear wires and structural frames. Soft temper suits flowing, hand-shaped wraps and sculpting; half hard is better where the finished shape must stay put, such as clasps, jump rings and ear wires.
| Material | 925 Sterling Silver |
|---|---|
| Shape | Round |
| Gauge | 19 Gauge (0.9mm) |
| Temper | Half Hard |
| Unit quantity | 1 oz coil |
Form half-hard wire in one decisive movement — repeated flexing back and forth work-hardens it until it snaps.