{"product_id":"sterling-silver-inverted-heart-gallery-wire-4-5mm-x-0-70mm-12-lengths","title":"Sterling Silver Inverted Heart Gallery Wire 4.5mm x 0.70mm 12\" Lengths","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet a row of stones or dress the edge of a bezel, box or ring shank with a ready-made decorative gallery instead of piercing the pattern by hand. This gallery wire carries the \u003cem\u003eInverted Heart\u003c\/em\u003e pattern on a smooth base, measures 4.5 mm by 0.70 mm, and is sold in 12 in (304.8 mm) lengths weighing approximately 3.8 grams per foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wire is \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e in a hard, as-rolled temper. It is produced in Israel on equipment that dates to 1920s Germany; the entire factory relocated to Israel in the 1950s, where a family business continues to manufacture this gallery wire for fine jewelry work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eInverted Heart\u003c\/em\u003e design is closely related to the \u003cem\u003eCrown\u003c\/em\u003e design, part number 844-701, but the two are distinct. The Crown sits on a beaded base and stands 4.0 mm, while the Inverted Heart features a smooth base and stands 4.5 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order 2 units or more and one continuous piece 24 in or longer will be sent unless otherwise specified in the order comment field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive inverted heart pattern on a smooth base, distinct from the beaded base of the Crown design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.5 mm by 0.70 mm profile, sold in 12 in (304.8 mm) lengths at approximately 3.8 grams per foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard (as-rolled) temper holds its shape well after forming, which suits stone settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemper can be modified by annealing: flux the wire, heat to a dull red, then quench in pickle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in Israel by a family-operated maker using historic equipment originally manufactured in Germany in the 1920s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrders of 2 units or more ship as one continuous piece unless noted otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis wire is hard and not annealed. It performs well for shaping stone settings but may be damaged by extensive bending or wrapping without annealing first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo anneal: flux the wire, heat to a dull red, then quench in pickle as soon as it cools below red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemper may vary from batch to batch. Handle with care given the delicate nature of hard wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire may have sharp or rough edges as manufactured, so finishing may be required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling silver will naturally tarnish, and sunlight, humidity and salt water accelerate it. Store in airtight packaging with tarnish strips. Most tarnish can be removed by polishing with a mild abrasive or soaking in an anti-tarnish solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Otto Frei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43584423952598,"sku":"844-703","price":29.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/sterling-silver-inverted-heart-gallery-wire-4-5mm-x-0-70mm-12-lengths-otto-frei.jpg?v=1719956201","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/ja\/products\/sterling-silver-inverted-heart-gallery-wire-4-5mm-x-0-70mm-12-lengths","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}