This item is (10) Gold-Filled Wire Guards .031". These wire guards have a .031" hole which will accommodate your heavier wires. We also have .021 hole wire guards for fine or medium wire. Wire guards protect against your jewelry wire breaking due to weakening from everyday wear. Thread your flexible beading wire through the wire guards, to protect the wire from the wear and tear of clasps and connectors, and back through your crimp tubes before securing your wire with crimps. Similar to bullion, but sturdier, this preformed channel prevents fraying on stringing cable and cord. It is usually placed where you make a loop to attach the clasp. They'll allow your jewelry pieces to last and to have a professional and finished look. Need a larger quantity? Check out our Store! These guards are Genuine Goldfilled NOT gold-plated. Many More Items Coming Soon from Alice's Looking Glass Jewelry!!! Payment and Shipping Information U.S. Buyers Keep Shopping! Weight Based Combined Shipping Rates are available for International Buyers as well. When buying one item, please use the "Buy It Now" button, if building an order please use the Shopping Cart to get our best Combined Shipping Rates. Combined shipping requires combined payment. When paying for multiple items, buyers must pay in one lump sum to receive discounted shipping fees. If your invoice looks wrong to you or you are unsure, PLEASE request an invoice and we will manually correct it for you. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer?s responsibility. Please check with your country?s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up ? do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below the purchase price or mark items as gifts as US and International government regulations prohibit doing so. Thank you for stopping by Alice's Looking Glass Jewelry!