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Intended for decorative frames and accent work, this sterling silver half-bead wire offers an attractive beaded appearance. The slenderness of the wire between beads makes this wire suitable only for applications that do not subject the wire to ongoing stress.  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). When finishing your pieces, also keep in mind that the harder the metal is, the brighter a finish it will take.