Wire Craft or “Wire Wrapping” is a jewelry design technique that will incorporate various gauges and hardness of wire.  I use Sterling Silver, Argentium Silver, Copper, Gold and Gold-filled wire. I do not use craft wires (plated, aluminum, etc.) in my jewelry designs. Glue or solder are also not used.  Stones are set or mounted within a setting strictly made of wire. Occasionally small, faceted stones are set within a prong setting that may or may not be made of wire.

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This technique of jewelry design has been used for thousands of years. Wire crafted jewelry has gained popularity due to its uniqueness and artistic flair. 

 

 14/20 Gold-filled wire is not vermeil or plated.  It is 1/20th 14 karat Gold overlay, which is heat and pressure bonded over either a Sterling or jewelers Brass core.  It is tarnish resistant and the Gold will not wear off. Only 14 karat Gold touches the skin.  Gold-filled jewelry is much more economical than 14 karat Gold.  I also like to use Argentium Sterling, allowing for a piece that will not require as much polishing as Sterling Silver.  Sterling Silver is a mixture of 92.5% pure Silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually Copper.  Argentium contains a higher amount of pure Silver depending on its grade, generally 93.5% pure Silver, while the remaining is made up of other alloys, including Germanium. Germanium allows for 7% less tarnish and higher durability. 

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Care for your wire crafted jewelry should be the same as any other fine jewelry.  It can be cleaned with a soft cloth or a mild jewelry cleaner.  Be careful when storing your piece of jewelry so as not to bend or damage the wire in any way.

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