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Precious Metal Head & Eye Pins
Sterling Silver and gold filled head pins and eye pins. Sterling is at least 92.5% pure silver (925); gold filled is a bonded layer of 10K or higher gold that makes up at least 1/20 of the total weight. Styles include flat-head, ball-end and paddle-end pins from 1 to 3 inches in 21 to 26 gauge.
Both metals are more ductile than standard base metal, so these pins take wrapped loops well. Sterling tarnishes naturally and can be polished.
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Precious Metal Head & Eye Pins
Good to know
- Sterling silver is at least 92.5% pure silver (925).
- Gold filled is a bonded layer of 10K or higher gold that is at least 1/20 of the total weight.
- Both are more ductile than standard base metal and take wrapped loops well.
- For wrapped loops, 22 to 24 gauge (0.64–0.51 mm) works well.
- Sterling tarnishes naturally and can be polished.
Questions & answers
What does sterling silver mean?
Sterling silver is at least 92.5% pure silver (925). Plated items can't be called sterling. Sterling tarnishes naturally and can be polished back.
What's the difference between gold filled and gold plated?
Gold filled has a mechanically bonded layer of 10K or higher gold that makes up at least 1/20 of the item's total weight. Gold plating is a much thinner electroplated layer, so gold filled wears longer than standard plating.
Why did my head pin break when I made a wrapped loop?
Standard base-metal head pins aren't made for heavy wire wrapping. For wrapped loops, use 22 to 24 gauge (0.64–0.51 mm); sterling silver and gold filled pins are more ductile and take wrapped loops well. If pins snap at normal bend angles, contact us.
Ages 16+. Not intended for use by children. Contains small parts that can be a choking hazard.