18K Yellow Gold Rectangle Sizing Stock, 1/2-Hard

This 1/2-hard, 18-karat yellow gold rectangle sizing stock is named for its use in enlarging rings. Additionally, this high-karat wire is popular for shaping rings and cuff or bangle bracelets using metal-forming techniques.1/2-Hard stock is partially work-hardened and will hold its shape under some stress; ideal for forming structures that will support other components. 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. This yellow gold sizing stock is milled in 12" straightened lengths. This stock is cut to order up to that length; due to the cutting capabilities of the shear, minimum purchase is 1/2". Ideal for high-end designs and for pieces that are not exposed to a great deal of daily wear and tear, high-karat gold materials are highly workable and deliver a signature yellow color to designs.

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Form: Sizing stock
Shape: Rectangle
Metal type: Gold
Metal color: Yellow
Karat: 18K
Hardness: 1/2-hard
Dimensions: 3 x 1mm, 2 x 1.5mm, 2.5 x 1.5mm, 5 x 3mm, 3 x 1.5mm, 5 x 2mm, 4 x 1.5mm, 2.25mm
Length per weight: 1.34 in./dwt (3.40 cm/dwt), 1.37 in./dwt (3.48 cm/dwt), 1.08 in./dwt (2.74 cm/dwt), 0.26 in./dwt (0.66 cm/dwt), 0.91 in./dwt (2.31 cm/dwt), 0.41 in./dwt (1.04 cm/dwt), 0.66 in./dwt (1.68 cm/dwt), 0.72 in./dwt (1.83 cm/dwt)
Weight per length: 0.745 dwt/in. (0.293 dwt/cm), 0.730 dwt/in. (0.287 dwt/cm), 0.923 dwt/in. (0.363 dwt/cm), 3.866 dwt/in. (1.522 dwt/cm), 1.093 dwt/in. (0.430 dwt/cm), 2.417 dwt/in. (0.952 dwt/cm), 1.523 dwt/in. (0.600 dwt/cm), 1.387 dwt/in. (0.546 dwt/cm)
Thickness: 0.039" (0.99mm), 0.059" (1.5mm), 0.118" (3mm), 0.097" (2.46mm), 0.088" (2.24mm)
Country of origin: United States