Beadalon Remembrance Stainless Steel Memory Wire Round Ring Bright 1 oz Approx. 195 Coils Review (2026)

What this package provides

This is a 1 oz package of Beadalon's Remembrance line of memory wire in the ring size, yielding approximately 195 coils of bright stainless steel wire at a .025 inch wire diameter, with each coil sized to a diameter of roughly 0.75 to 0.84 inches around the finger. Like other memory wire, it is pre-coiled spring steel sold as a continuous coiled length, meant to be cut into individual ring-size loops as needed rather than shipped as separate pre-cut pieces. The bright stainless finish gives a natural polished silver tone that will not flake or discolor the way a plated coating can over repeated wear.

Why ring size memory wire needs extra care

The small diameter of ring-size coils makes them more fiddly to string and finish than the larger bracelet or necklace sizes, since there is less room to maneuver beads onto the wire and less length to grip while working. Beginners attempting their first memory wire ring should expect a slower, more careful process than a bracelet project, and small seed beads or delicate materials can be harder to thread onto a tightly curved coil. Once beads are strung, the manufacturer still recommends heavy duty wire shears rather than standard cutters, since the hard tempered steel used in all Remembrance memory wire is the same regardless of size.

Sizing and fit considerations

Because memory wire rings rely on the coil's own spring tension rather than a sizeable band, the fit is not adjustable in the way a traditional ring is, and a coil that is comfortable for one finger size may sit loose or tight on another. Beaders making rings for gifts or for sale should test a sample coil on a range of finger sizes before committing to a full run, since the wire's fixed diameter is the main variable affecting comfort. Stacking multiple coils on one finger is a common design approach with this wire and can help even out fit across a small range of sizes.

Why buy the larger 195-coil package

At approximately 195 coils, this package suits buyers who plan to make several rings rather than just one, such as a maker selling stacked ring sets at a craft fair, a teacher running a beading class, or a hobbyist experimenting with different bead and color combinations across multiple attempts. Because ring coils use very little wire per piece compared with bracelet or necklace sizes, this package goes considerably further than the same weight would in a larger size, making it a reasonably economical way to build up a supply for repeated projects and for testing designs before committing a whole coil to a finished piece.

How it compares with rival memory wire options

Ring size is the smallest of Beadalon's standard memory wire diameters, sitting alongside bracelet and necklace sizes from the same Remembrance line as well as rival brands like The Beadsmith's plated memory wire. Among ring-size options specifically, buyers should weigh coil count against finish and base metal, since stainless steel options like this one generally resist tarnish better than carbon steel alternatives sold at a lower price. For anyone unsure which size to buy, checking the intended finished piece, ring versus bracelet versus necklace, before ordering avoids ending up with wire that cannot be resized after cutting.

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