Wire

Types of Jewellery Making Wire

Here at Cooksongold we supply a range of precious metal wire for jewellery making. Choose from sterling silver wire, to yellow and white gold wire as well as platinum, palladium and more. Our high quality range of wire can be used for a variety of jewellery making projects. Available in a range of sizes and in shapes including round, d-shape, square and oval, our extensive range of wire includes everything for the jewellery maker.

For the professional jewellery maker our range of precious metal wires work well for rings, bracelets and more. Made from 100% recycled silver and gold, our range of wire is supplied either fully annealed making it easy to work with and ideal for forming and shaping or half hard or fully hard that are better for making findings and clasps.

For the beginner jewellery maker we also supply a range of base metal wire. Base metal wire refers to wire that is made from more common materials which includes copper. Copper wire is considered the ideal choice for beginners as it is easy to form and shape and is far less expensive then precious metal options. This is perfect for new jewellery makers who are still developing their skills and want to practice.

What Size Wire Do I Need?

Our range of jewellery making wire is available in multiple gauge sizes. The guage of the wire refers to it’s thickness. These include ultra fine wires that start from 0.25mm in diameter, these particular wires are used more for laser welding applications. Wires that start from 0.40mm are more suitable for jewellery making, with these particularly thinner gauges suitable for bead wrapping and intricate wire work.

Our wire options continue to go up in size so you can find an option suitable for your jewellery making needs. Aside from the tinner options our wire sizes can go up to 6mm and beyond. Finding the right wire size is all dependant on you needs; anything above 1.00mm is considered suitable for creating rings and bracelets and as you go up in diameter, the thicker options are suitable more for bangles and cuffs.

At Cooksongold you have the option to choose to purchase as much wire as you need. We give you the option to choose your length requirements in CM, MM, IN or FT and our expert team will cut to those exact measurements ensuring you get just what you need with minimal waste.

Wire Shapes

Alongside the range of sizes and alloys, at Cooksongold we supply wire in various shapes. Round wire is the most popular wire shape and is commonly used for all types of jewellery making. Square wire is often more thicker and suitable for making rings and bracelets, while d-shaped wire, although not as popular can also be used for a range of jewellery making projects. Find the perfect shaped wire you need right here.

At Cooksongold we stock a huge range of wire for all jewellery making projects. With the UK’s biggest range of bullion for jewellery making, you’ll easily find the perfect choice – shop 100% recycled gold and silver in round, d-shape, square shape and more. Order exactly what you need, with ease online today.