Chiang Mai, 
"My name is Lalana Thawiaphiradimani and I was born Northern Thailand to a big family with ten brothers and sisters. My family was poor, but my parents worked hard to support us and taught me the value of hard work and contributing to my community. This influenced me when I became older and began to work.
"When I turned 18, I decided to leave home to seek better opportunities and start a career. It was a difficult period of adjustment because I was outside of my comfort zone, with only a little money to pay for the bus and food for a few days. I was lucky enough to quickly find a job as a maid. I earned very little but it was enough for me to begin saving.
"Once I had enough money to start my own venture, my mother introduced me to one of her friends from the Karen hill tribe who taught me about Karen silver jewelry. I fell in love with the craftsmanship, tradition and the story behind each piece.
"I've immersed myself in silver jewelry since 1986 and people tell me they love my designs. I currently work with more than 100 families, including Karen silversmiths, who help me create handcrafted jewelry. I'm proud to have helped create jobs for them to earn a better living and always thank them for their efforts. Our designs now include contemporary jewelry as well as macramé pieces with beads and silver. All of our jewelry is crafted by hand, and many of the silver beads show traditional Karen flower, fish and geometric motifs.
"I've learned that people have different tastes and this has challenged me to create a variety of designs ranging from modern to minimal to favorites for everyday use."
Sterling Silver Openwork Half-Hoop Earrings from Thailand 'Shining Jai Alai'
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Charmaine These earrings are beautiful and well made.
Handcrafted Sterling Silver Stud Earrings from Thailand 'Silver Trinity'
$44.99
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Sandy I just love these perfect little knots. They are very simple & elegant,
Handmade Sterling Silver Twisted Hoop Earrings from Thailand 'Spiral Onwards'
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Glenda These can be casual or dressy, always right. A step above plain loops but not ornate. I love them not only for their looks but because I know that buy buying them, I am helping the people who made them.
925 Sterling Silver Shining Hoop Earrings from Thailand 'Ornate Touch'
$139.99
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Pam Nicely proportioned and light weight. Easy to dress up or down. The outside finish is VERY shiny - not somewhat matte as the photo shows
Sterling Silver Frangipani Ear Cuffs from Thailand 'Frangipani Sprial'
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Gwenaelle These are beautiful. They are very detailed, delicate and light.
Floral Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings from Thailand 'Vintage Garden'
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Sallly Beautiful small earrings, love the clasp for closing, very solid sterling, not flimsy: with detailed design:
Silver Gear Earrings with High Polish Finish from Thailand 'Gears Turning'
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Rebecca Very secure fit make these an easy pick to share my every day love of all things bike!
Sterling Silver Orchid Flower Ear Cuffs from Thailand 'Petite Orchids'
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Amy When I ordered these I thought they were cute but upon receiving them and actually putting them on my ears they were stunning!!!It blew me away both the craftsmanship how comfortable they are to wear and just how beautiful an accentuated they look on the ear!!!These are an absolutely must have particularly for women who are into cups or if you don't have pierced ears I would recommend these as they look perfect and suitable for a nice delicate earring so comfortable and better than a clip on ever would be!And you cannot beat the craftsmanship of these they are delicate yet sturdy there is nothing cheap about this and they're worth every penny
Sterling Silver Chevron Stud Earrings from Thailand 'Chevron Chic'
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Ellen Purchased as a gift for my daughter & she loved these little earrings!
Thai Artisan Handcrafted Sterling Silver Turtle Earrings 'Tiny Turtles'
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Carole I wear these in my 2nd piercings and like them so much I purchased a pair for a friend, as well.
Artisan Handmade 925 Sterling Silver Bird Earrings Thailand 'Petite Bird'
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Debra This was a gift for my daughter. It was perfect as they are so small. Looks so cute with another pair of earrings if you have 2 holes per ear. Thank you!
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