Bronze Round Wire, Dead-Soft Gauge:14 ga. (1.63mm) These sterling silver hoop earrings

These sterling silver hoop earrings feature an oval shape with a polished surface

and a natural burlap surface that is ideal for displaying casual and contemporary styles

Cut wire up to 18 gauge along the jaw

The pendant is oxidized to enhance the pattern details

Bronze Round Wire, Dead-Soft Gauge:14 ga. (1.63mm) These sterling silver hoop earringsThis dead soft 16 gauge bronze round wire, the bread & butter of jewelry making, is useful for creating components and for a wide variety of techniques. Dead soft wire is easy to bend, shape and hammer; it is an ideal starting point for forming, shaping and wire wrapping. Keep in mind that hardness is changeable (by annealing or heat hardening) and is relative among metal types (each temper will feel and handle differently from one metal to another).