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Hill Tribe Jewelry

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Explore NOVICA's Gallery of Hill Tribe Jewelry. There are seven major hill tribes in Southeast Asia, among them the Akha, Lahu, Karen, Hmong/Miao, Mien/Yao, Lisu and Palaung. Among most of the hill tribes, it is believed that silver brings prosperity and luck. Hill tribe jewelry is made by hand, using simple hand tools and techniques that have been passed from generation to generation.

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Steffie

Sep 30, 2023

One of a kind

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Amazing detail and quality. Feminine and dainty yet sturdy and strong. I wear it often and get many compliments!

RJ

Sep 19, 2024

Gorgeous earrings

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As always, extremely nicely finished. I love everything from this artisan and have a lot of her fine silver jewelry!

Nicole

Dec 28, 2022

Gorgeous bracelet!!

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The stones and silver on this bracelet are very beautiful. The stones have a slight shimmer. The silver is lovely and the charm is a great addition to the bracelet. The materials and workmanship are very high quality.

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Hill Tribe Jewelry

Escaping persecution, many Asian communities have found a home in Thailand's northern mountains. NOVICA's Achara works closely with Karen silversmiths, highlighting the uniqueness of Hill Tribe Jewelry with designs that are classic and yet contemporary too. Jasmine patterns, elephants, and abstract motifs possess an artistic, ethnic enigma that is incomparable. See for yourself!

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