New bracelet added made with lots of pearls, Thai silver, Bali silver and my very own lampwork glass beads.

Bali silver comes from a small island in the Indonesian archipelago and are handcrafted by Balinese silver artisans. Their pieces are distinctive with ornamental granulation (clusters of silver dots) and wirework.

Each bead is carefully made by hand and no two are alike, with the finished product being .925 silver.

A silver clasp

Lets talk about some of the silver I use in my jewelry. I love using the Thai silver in my pieces because it gives them a beautiful shine and an organic handmade look. Truly one of a kind pieces!

Thai silver comes from remote mountain areas in Thailand. The beads are handmade by the Hill tribe people using centuries-old traditional methods and are done completely by hand. Hill tribe’s beads are made from .999 silver, which result in a finished purity even higher than sterling silver.

The various Hill Tribes live in the area known as the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos and Burma (Myanmar) all come together. The Hill Tribes consist of six distinct tribal groups, each with its own characteristic dress, customs and styles of ornamentation.

The Tribes are known in Thailand as the Karen, the Hmong, the Mien, the Akha, the Lahu, and the Lisu. All of the tribes do silver smithing. The Tribal villages are scattered over an immense area. Some can only be approached on foot while others are serviced by primitive dirt roads.