Karen Silver

Karen Tribe silver from the Karen Hill Tribe of northern Thailand - all pieces are made by one tribe and is 99.5 to 99.9% silver, the tiny bit which is not silver being perhaps the solder which bonds pieces together, as silver will not stick to silver without the addition of a touch of another metal, which means that this is a higher silver content than sterling - this is the most beautiful silver, every piece being handmade and every one an individual - just like your own handmade jewellery, each piece is craftsman made by hand. Karen silver is different from sterling silver, has a weight, colour and feel all of its own - this silver is white and shining (unless antiqued!) and satiny, the hand-hammered and chased details are wonderful and you can actually see evidence of each piece being handmade; for the most part these pieces are not hallmarked in any way, but we guarantee their origins.