999 fine silver plain bezel wire 28 gauge 1/4 inch x 12 inches with jewelry-making tip sheet by eam jewelry design and supply eam jewelry design and supply fine silver contains more pure silver than sterling. common sterling contains 92.5% silver and fine silver, like this bezel wire, contains 99.9% pure silver. this mean that sterling will tarnish over time and fine silver, like this bezel wire, resists any tarnishing. use this beautiful bezel wire to capture cabochons in hand-made settings. use 26 gauge, or heavier, wire to forge links into handmade chains similar to the “rolo” style chain. this wire bends and shapes around any cabochon easily. it solders beautifully and can be soldered onto sterling as well as copper, brass and argentium. several sizes should cover most needs. this wire includes a jewelry-making tip sheet that could be as valuable as the wire itself. enjoy, and have a creative day!