Handmade hill tribe silver spiral stud earrings (E172)

These beautiful spiral earrings are a slightly modernized version of typical hill tribe spiral jewelry - eternal spiral is a motif that represents the never-ending cycle of life and is commonly used by the tribe people of greater Mekong region. They are made of 2.5 mm thick silver strip, tightly rolled into a spiral, silver posts are soldered at the back. Stoppers are in sterling silver. All our silver products are created in 95-98% Silver which is typical of the Thai Karen hill-tribe artisans, who have been using traditional tools and techniques for centuries. The Karen are a group of ethnic peoples who reside primarily in southern and southeastern Burma and in northern and north-eastern Thailand. Thai and Burmese hill tribes can be traced back to the 12th century when they are said to have originated from Tibet. With a higher silver content than sterling silver, Karen silver has a weight, bright satin color and feel, all of its own. Every piece is handmade and individual. The earrings come with a traditional Thai package that can be a lovely gift or just simply jewelry storage. We send all our packages with tracking number for safer shipping. Size: 22mm diameter, weight: 14.95 gManufacturing location(s)/process(es)Lamphun, Thailand