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Originally Posted by robinmce  Maybe you can help me. I want to try my hand at being a lowly beader too.
I have worked with silver before, bezels, rings etc. But never wire with pearls. What gauge sterling should I order to fit through the pearls drill holes? Would hate to order unusable wire...Or is argentum coated a better choice?
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Welcome, future lowly beader!
For necklaces, if you don't want use thread and knots, softflex works well, using crimp beads on the ends. It comes in different thicknesses; the finer ones work well with most pearls, and are plenty strong. For wirework (making earring dangles, etc.), I've found that 24 guage works with most pearls.
Good luck, and happy beading!
Sheri