I have moved to France, regulations are very different re precious metals here and for now I have taken the decision to concentrate on my lampwork and drop the silver work. So, I still need something legal to make my pieces up with my beads. Choice is either stainless steel or silver plate. I have always shied away from plated metal so I was going ahead with an order for stainless findings. Some ladies I spoke to seemed surprised as they felt plated metal was somehow more desirable. So I'm hoping all you experienced people might give me an honest opinion. Thank you