18mm Thai Karen Hill Tribe Silver Bead Tangled Wired Nest Hand Woven Ball Coin Charm Pendant
This unique bead is handcrafted by Karen Hill Tribe silversmiths in Thailand using traditional silversmithing techniques. Fine strands of silver wire are individually wrapped and intertwined to create an airy, organic tangled nest design with beautiful texture and dimension.
Karen Hill Tribe silver is known for its exceptionally high silver content, typically around 95–99% pure silver, compared with 92.5% silver in standard sterling silver. The higher silver content gives Karen silver its distinctive bright, rich appearance and slightly softer, more organic character.
Each bead is individually handmade rather than mass-produced, so the arrangement of the wire and overall shape may vary slightly from piece to piece. These subtle variations are part of the character and beauty of authentic artisan-made Karen Hill Tribe silver.
D E T A I L S:
* Material: Thai Karen Hill Tribe Fine Silver
* Silver Content: Approximately 95–99% pure silver
* Design: Handwoven / tangled wire nest
* Shape: Round dimensional openwork ball
* Size: Approximately 18mm
* Handmade in Thailand
* Quantity: 1 bead
* Perfect for focal beads, pendants, charms, necklaces, bracelets, and artisan jewelry designs
T E R M S & C O N D I T I O N S:
* Natural Light Photos: All photos are taken in natural daylight without studio lighting or filters to show colors as accurately as possible. Colors may vary slightly due to monitor or device settings.
* Unique with Personality: Every natural gemstone is unique with its own personality, including natural inclusions, feathering, markings, and color variations. Please do not expect flawless, glass-like perfection.
* Item Received: Unless a listing states One of a Kind or You Will Receive This Exact Item, you will receive a very similar item, not the exact one shown.
* Size & Quality: Bead sizes are approximate and may vary by up to ±0.5 mm. Every gemstone is personally selected from local gem shows, and I only sell beads I would use in my own jewelry.
* Shipping: Orders ship on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, excluding postal holidays. Orders placed after 11:00 AM on a shipping day will ship on the next scheduled shipping day. Expedited shipping is available at checkout, but orders are still shipped on the scheduled shipping dates.
* Returns: Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery. Items must be returned in their original condition, and bead strands must remain uncut. Original shipping charges are non-refundable, and return shipping is the buyer’s responsibility.