{"product_id":"sterling-silver-ball-fleur-gallery-wire-7-7mm-x-1-0mm-12-lengths","title":"Sterling Silver Ball and Fleur Gallery Wire 7.7mm x 1.0mm 12\" Lengths","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Ball and Fleur\" design is a timeless classic. The royal French \u003cem\u003efleur\u003c\/em\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic \"Ball and Fleur\" design featuring a prominent fleur motif, scalloped wire, and a patterned base with ball detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced in Israel using original equipment manufactured in Germany in the 1920s — a family-run tradition since the 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard (as-rolled) temper holds its shape after forming — well suited for shaping stone settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be annealed to increase workability: flux the wire, heat to a dull red, then quench in pickle once it cools below red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" per piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.4 grams per foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTemper\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard (as rolled)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Production\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsrael\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemper may vary from batch to batch. Hard wire does not bend readily but will hold its shape after forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf extensive bending or wrapping is required, anneal the wire first to avoid damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdges may be sharp or rough as manufactured — finishing may be required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterling 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen ordering 2 or more units, one continuous piece will be sent unless you specify otherwise in the order comment field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Otto Frei","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43584425165014,"sku":"844-707","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/sterling-silver-ball-and-fleur-gallery-wire-7-7mm-x-1-0mm-12-lengths-otto-frei.jpg?v=1719956201","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/sterling-silver-ball-fleur-gallery-wire-7-7mm-x-1-0mm-12-lengths","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}