Sterling Silver Ball and Fleur Gallery Wire 7.7mm x 1.0mm 12" Lengths

Sterling silver "Ball and Fleur" gallery wire is produced in Israel using equipment manufactured in Germany during the 1920s. The entire factory relocated from Germany to Israel in the 1950s, where a family business continues to craft this classic gallery wire for fine jewelry creation.

The "Ball and Fleur" design is a timeless classic. The royal French fleur — or flower — is prominently featured atop a line of scalloped wire, supported by a large ball resting on a patterned base. This pattern ranks among the most popular gallery wire designs ever produced, making it an ideal choice for elegant stone settings and decorative bezels.

Features

• Classic "Ball and Fleur" design featuring a prominent fleur motif, scalloped wire, and a patterned base with ball detail
• Produced in Israel using original equipment manufactured in Germany in the 1920s — a family-run tradition since the 1950s
• Hard (as-rolled) temper holds its shape after forming — well suited for shaping stone settings
• Supplied in 12" lengths; order 2 or more units and a single continuous piece of 24" or longer will be sent unless otherwise noted in the order comments
• Can be annealed to increase workability: flux the wire, heat to a dull red, then quench in pickle once it cools below red

Specifications

Notes

• Temper may vary from batch to batch. Hard wire does not bend readily but will hold its shape after forming.
• If extensive bending or wrapping is required, anneal the wire first to avoid damage.
• Edges may be sharp or rough as manufactured — finishing may be required.
• Sterling silver will naturally tarnish. Exposure to sunlight, humidity, and salt water accelerates tarnishing. Store in airtight packaging with tarnish strips to minimize oxidation. Most tarnish is removable by polishing with a mild abrasive or soaking in an anti-tarnish solution.
• When ordering 2 or more units, one continuous piece will be sent unless you specify otherwise in the order comment field.

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