Daily Wire Tip Sept. 30: Sterling Silver Wire For Bracelets

Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip
September 30, 2009

Question:

Should I use sterling silver wire in my bracelets?

Answer:

Yes, sterling silver makes lovely bracelets, as does argentium silver, 14/20 gold-filled and combinations of sterling and gold-filled!On one hand, often the economy dictates what is most popular and the trend today is to use more silver as it is less expensive. On the other hand, an artist will use what they feel ‘works’ within whatever design they are making at the time, as well as what’s ‘in Vogue’. Personally I like to combine metal colors, giving a customer the option of wearing a piece with anything, and versatility makes a piece more affordable.

Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

4 Comments

1. 

   joyce dravk

   September 30, 2009 at 2:21 pm

   Really nice format! Looks great and the tips are always informative.
   I like it very much. It draws my attention when I opened this up..
2. 

   Alex

   September 30, 2009 at 10:11 pm

   The only problem with sterling is that it tarnishes, and some people (I have seen this) can tarnish it overnight. Argentium does away with this for the moat part. Argentium is an alloy of sterling that is the same as sterling, but has a “Secret” ingredient that makes it harder to tarnish.
3. 

   Alice

   October 4, 2009 at 7:12 am

   I am so happy that you have all the tips for the day together that you can go to each with the answer instead of back and forth like used to be. Keep up the good work as things certainly have improved
4. 

   Deana Rae Higgins

   October 4, 2009 at 12:58 pm

   Argentium silver is the best and wears very well.