[Jewelry making - Article 00196] - Re: [Orchid] Springy 14k bezels

[Dave Sebaste]

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    Just a follow up on this topic. Thanks to all for your input... I
    guess I'll be switching to 22k bezel wire next time I place an order. 

    I did pose the question to Hoover and Strong about the data in their
    catalog indicating 18k being harder than the 14k. Below is the
    response: 

    "Yes, the 18K Yellow vickers is 155 due to extra copper in this
    particular alloy. Hoover & Strong has switched to stocking 18K Royal
    due to overwhelming demand. The vickers on this is 125." 

All the best,
Dave
Dave Sebaste
Sebaste Studio and
Carolina Artisans' Gallery
Charlotte, NC (USA)
dave AT sebaste.com 
http://www.CarolinaArtisans.com 

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