Beadalon Professional Gold Plated beading wire is 49 micro-fine strands of 24kt plated stainless steel coated in abrasion-resistant clear nylon. The greater number of strands gives it superior flexibility and drape with the least accidental kinking. The 24kt gold plating gives this wire a rich gold look so pretty you may want to keep it visible as a design element. It pairs well with gold filled findings.