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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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I use gauge 26 for small pearls (6mm and less) and 24 for bigger ones - but again- it depends what else I use (silver chain, ear hooks ect..) Also, lately I use sterling only for Tahitian pearls. They look well "in" oxidized silver. FW, I set in argentium. Stays nice & shiny longer...