Another great craft wire option! Sturdy, rust-resistant Type 316L Stainless Steel has a muted Silver color, but it's more durable than Sterling. Great for beginners, why spend the money on precious metal at the start of a learning curve? Classified as half-hard, but stronger than silver or gold. Perfect for creating bails or cages for heavy stones and pendants. Can be coiled and formed into rings and bracelets that will hold their shape. We liken the color to vintage platinum, so it will work well with antiqued silver stampings, and is a nice choice for masculine jewelry.