10cm Sterling Silver Bezel Wire Strip - Royal Gothic, perfect for making your own bezels and adding that extra something to your natural set stones. 

Bezel strip can be easily used to create a variety of settings from flat rings to short cylinders. Make bezels for stones and cabochons with this flat wire - ideal for any stone that can't be set into clay before firing, like a lot of natural stones.

MEASUREMENTS: 10 x 0.7cm

MATERIAL: Sterling Silver

To use:

1. Simply shape around your stone, cut the ends with metal sheers straight so they match up. Make sure the stone is the correct height for your bezel (0.7cm/7mm). Choose a bezel wire with a width no more than a mm than the height of your stone's curve. 1mm is plenty to keep your stone safe a secure!

2. Make sure edges are completely straight and clean. Solder close with flux or simply leave as is, then press into the wet clay (Keeping the stone away from any heat!)

3. Sterling silver bezel flat wire can be fired with all types of silver clay, or can be soldered on after firing.

4. Once the bezel is attached to your piece, you can set your stone. Make sure all firing and soldering is complete by this stage. E.g. adding bails or earring pins. 

5. Place the stone in the bezel cup and set the stone with a bezel rocker or pusher of your choice!

6. Burnish the wire to a high shine.