At WireJewelry.com, we understand that the foundation of creating beautiful wire jewelry lies in choosing the right wire for your current project.

Whether you're a seasoned artist or new to the craft, understanding the intricacies of different types of wire is crucial for creating stunning and durable pieces.

From sterling silver wire to copper craft wire, and from copper wire to gold-filled wire, we'll guide you through the nuances of each, equipping you with the knowledge to choose the perfect wire for your next masterpiece.

Here’s a quick introduction to the four categories of wire we offer:

Precious-metal wire is exactly what it sounds like: wire made from precious metals like gold and silver, combined with or accompanied by other metals.

With precious-metal wire, you can easily wrap a cabochon into a stunning pendant or make a ring that shows off a beautiful stone.

Here are several different types for you to select from:

Gold-filled wire helps keeps your cost under control. With its ideal balance of 14 karat gold and a sturdy brass core, this wire guarantees long-lasting shine and resilience, making it an excellent choice for creating exquisite jump rings, pendant bails, ear wires, and more! 

Sterling silver jewelry wire communicates class, value and beauty. Nothing shines quite like the bright, white sheen of quality silver jewelry wire. 

The big selling point for this premium silver is its anti-tarnishing properties. It comes in round, square, and half-round shapes.

And, you can fuse Argentium silver wire as an alternative to soldering.

Our quality gold wire has a beautiful rosy color to it, and is 14kt. This is a metal that will draw your customers in – give them a piece to treasure by using a coil of rose gold wire in your next wire wrapping project!

This wire is perfect for brooches, rings, earrings, and rose gold bangles.

Browse our 20+ colors and our range of gauges (from 12 to 34) and use them to bring some magic to your next project. Colored wire has experienced a surge in popularity, and many designers are using it to create their masterpieces!

Available in a rainbow of colors, for the lowest price-per-foot around, craft wire is fun, cost effective, and completely inspiring! We offer three different kinds:

Colored Copper
Craft Wire

Silver Plated
Copper Craft Wire

Base-Metal
Craft Wire

Never underestimate the beauty of oxidized copper or brass. They give a warm, rich look to your designs at a budget-friendly price. Plus, if you're new to wire wrapping, or if you want to experiment before committing to precious wire, base-metal wire is the perfect answer.

Copper is a base metal that’s fairly malleable—it measures a 2.5 on Mohs scale! Copper wire is a great metal to practice new patterns and designs on!

With just a little polishing, red brass has the appearance of gold! With a gorgeous shine or antique brass look, red brass wire is perfect for wrapping natural gemstones and crystals, or even making Steampunk jewelry.

Why not give your jewelry a golden glow with radiant yellow brass wire? This wire is great for beginners who prefer not to learn on gold-filled wire as well as for seasoned professionals who simply love the look.

Nickel silver jewelry wire, an alloy of copper, nickel, and occasionally zinc, derives its name from its silver-like luster, offering both an economical substitute for sterling silver jewelry wire and a corrosion-resistant, pliable yet sturdy option for jewelry makers.

Base-metal bezel wire is not only a practical, cost-effective choice for jewelry artists but also allows for a great deal of creativity and individuality in their designs.

Base-metal bezel wire is primarily used to create settings for gemstones in jewelry.

It is shaped into a ring that tightly encases the base of the gemstone, securing it in place on the jewelry piece.

The wire can be manipulated to fit around the unique shape of any stone, making it a popular choice for artists who work with a variety of gemstones.

Looking for additional details about a particular wire type or gauge?

You'll discover comprehensive information, including details about the wire's material, diameter, shape, and temper, right on the dedicated product pages for both precious and base-metal wire!