Large Hoop Earrings in Thai Karen Hill Tribe Style - Spiral Wire Detailing - New

New extra large hoop style earrings with spiral wire work details.  These earrings are a larger gauge ear wire and will not fit through modern, western piercings.  Ear wires themselves are from about a 10 to 8 gauge, but the curled ends are a bit larger. These earrings are flat metal so are not terribly heavy. These could be worn though tunnels or who have stretched their piercings. You also may be able to attach modern wires to them to wear through western piercings. Better yet, add them to a headpiece at the ear level. These new pieces are made from a silver alloy by tribal craftsmen in China.

The Karen Hill tribal is an ethnic group belonging to South China. It is the largest ethnic minority group, with a large population.  The Hill Tribe people originated in Tibet, moving south to Myanmar and northern Thailand. Today, the Karen hill tribe live in areas alongside the Thai-Myanmar border and some in central Thailand. Karen villages are scattered across the countryside of south China and northern Thailand. Many traditional villages can still be found in remote areas of Thailand. Interestingly, the Karen are also the only tribe in Thailand to own and work with elephants.

Item No. JEL0029
Length: 3 inches
Width: 3.5 inches
Materials:  Silver alloy - about 60% silver
Metal Color: Silvery.  Will tarnish with time.
Ear Wire Gauge: Wires look to be about a 10 to 8 gauge or perhaps a bit larger. Handmade wires - will vary.  
Weight:  Each pair of these earrings weighs about 3/4 of an ounce
Additional Info: Wire becomes progressively thicker the further along you go.  
Curliques at the ends are larger than the ear wires.  
Country of Origin: China
Condition: New

Photos are representative. You will receive similar pieces to those shown in the photos on this page.  Please look at photos and read information carefully to be sure of what you are purchasing.

A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our new jewelry is tribal jewelry or newly made jewelry from tribal craftsmen in faraway lands. The condition of our items will reflect their prior travels through many hands before arriving at The Red Camel. Even with new pieces, there may be small flaws here and there that reflect their journey. We do our best to describe any such flaws that may be present, and we encourage you to read the full description and look at all photos closely to judge the condition of the item for yourself and know exactly what you are ordering. If you have questions about the condition of any item, please ask!