Bezel Wire and Gallery Strip

What Is Gallery Wire?

Gallery wires are mostly used to create personalised bezel settings. Ideal for setting cabochon stones, they are finished with a patterned edge that adds a delicate touch to your piece. But that’s not all. Bezel wire and gallery strips can be used for a variety of jewellery making projects, like forming an elegant design for a custom ring. Sold by the inch, you can source the exact amount of silver or gold bezel strip for the job – meaning less waste.

How To Use Gallery Wire

Gallery wire and bezel strips are versatile and simple to use, opening up a world of opportunities for creative jewellery designs. Wondering how to use gallery wire? Form your cabochon setting and cut the gallery strip or bezel wire tightly around the stone. Solder it in place, before finishing off the piece as usual. Then set the cabochon with a bezel rocker, pushing the claws down over the stone. For inspiration, check out our guide on making a cabochon ring with a gallery strip setting.

Looking for more ways to use silver strip in your projects? Learn how to use gallery strip in our blog.

Buy High-Quality Gallery Wire, Bezel Strip and More

Gold strips and sterling silver strips are a must for jewellery makers who want a flexible and eye-catching way to display precious stones, without relying on ready-made settings.

Our sterling silver strip is available in a variety of designs and thicknesses, including thick silver bezel strip that’s perfect for men’s rings, as well as intricate sterling silver gallery wire, diamond-cut ‘weave’ strip, pyramid-style strip and much more. Alternatively, choose from our gold strip selection to create delicate jewellery pieces with gorgeous gold bezel strips or gallery wire.

Not sure what kind of bezel strip or gallery wire you need? Our advisors are jewellery making experts, and they’re always happy to help you decide on the best product for your project. They’re available to give you expert advice on our bezel strip and gallery wire – simply contact them for further guidance on how to use gallery wire.

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