925 Sterling Silver
Discover our wide selection of hard, semi-hard and soft silver wires, twisted, smooth or diamond-polished, annealed or work-hardened, for the creation of DIY costume jewelry. Available in several diameters, round, half-round or square, they will quickly become indispensable.
With these metal wires, anything goes. You'll be able to create the jewel of your dreams from A to Z. You can use them to make your very own link rings using the cannetille technique, to attach earrings, to create bangles or charms...
You'll also find silver bands with motifs, ideal for making a bangle bracelet or ring.
These metallic wires are also ideal for wire-wrapping, which involves winding a wire around a support to embellish your DIY creations. But also for the lettering technique, which allows you to create letters and words by twisting the wire around itself to make stunning message jewelry.
On our site, you'll find a wide range of tools for forming wire: a triboulet for forging bracelets, a triboulet for forming rings, pliers for making rings, templates for making rings, pliers for making ear hooks... With the right tool in hand, you'll be able to make silver jewelry to your heart's content!
What to do with silver wire
Silver jewelry wire can be used to make all kinds of DIY costume jewelry, including bracelets, rings, earrings and necklaces. Here are a few creative ideas:
- A silver weekly bracelet. It's made up of seven rush bracelets in 925 silver wire.
- Another weekly bracelet with gemstones. This time, no special technique is required, as it is made without a clasp.
- A silver ring decorated with small flowers. Wire is used to make the band of this delicate, poetic ring.
- Rope bracelets with small Heishi pearls, to be worn in accumulation.
- A gemstone pendant by twisting a raw pearl with silver wire.
- A fine ring twisted using pliers to twist the wire.
Find all our tutorials for making silver bracelets, DIY necklaces, silver rings or fancy earrings.
Are your wires already worked, bent or twisted? No need to throw them away - they can still be used! We offer a range of techniques for straightening wire and reusing it in your DIY creations.
What is annealed silver?
Annealing is the process of heating metal to restore its malleability and make it easier to shape. Annealed silver is therefore easier to work.
In contrast, work-hardened silver is a metal that has been heat-treated. It is therefore more difficult to work.
What are the advantages of using silver wire to create jewelry?
- Silver is a precious metal, just like gold or platinum. But it's still very affordable.
- It's a durable metal, resistant to corrosion and oxidation. What's more, it's easy to work and handle, making it ideal for DIY costume jewelry.
- It is available in traditional silver, as well as gold and pink-goldversions.
- It goes perfectly with gemstones, freshwater pearls andother metals, allowing you to imagine a wide range of creations.