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Pair of silver butterfly earrings with stamped swirl and leaf wing patterns, shown on a sand background
  • Pair of silver butterfly earrings with stamped swirl and leaf wing patterns, shown on a sand background
  • Stamped hill tribe silver butterfly earrings with curled antennae resting on a branch, hand-stamped in Laos
  • Pair of silver butterfly earrings with stamped swirl and leaf wing patterns
  • Stamped silver butterfly earrings angled to show the raised body and antennae
  • Front of one silver butterfly earring beside the smooth back and post of the other
  • Pair of silver butterfly earrings with stamped swirl and leaf wing patterns, shown on a black background
  • Pair of silver butterfly earrings with stamped swirl and leaf wing patterns, shown on a sand background
  • Stamped hill tribe silver butterfly earrings with curled antennae resting on a branch, hand-stamped in Laos
  • Pair of silver butterfly earrings with stamped swirl and leaf wing patterns
  • Stamped silver butterfly earrings angled to show the raised body and antennae
  • Front of one silver butterfly earring beside the smooth back and post of the other
  • Pair of silver butterfly earrings with stamped swirl and leaf wing patterns, shown on a black background
Stamped Silver Butterfly Earrings

Stamped Silver Butterfly Earrings

$88.00
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BDN-ER-52

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Two sculptural butterflies with wings built entirely from hand-stamped detail — concentric eye markings along the outer wings, small trailing vines through the center, and long curled antennae tipped with tiny silver beads.

  • Material: Hill-tribe silver (95-99% pure)
  • Color: Silver
  • Width: 1.25 in
  • Closure: Fish hook
  • Finish: Oxidized
  • Origin: Laos
  • Height: 1.2 in (plus hook)

The stamped grooves hold the dark of the oxidized finish while the raised surface stays bright, so the pattern reads cleanly at a glance. At just over an inch across, they sit at the ear with real sculptural presence and almost no weight.
Details
  • Hand-stamped wing detailing
  • Oxidized antique finish
  • Curled wire antennae with soldered ball tips
  • Lightweight hook fastening

Each pair is hand-formed and hand-stamped by one artisan, so small differences in texture, shape or size are normal from pair to pair.

The Story

The butterfly is a recurring motif in hill-tribe silverwork, where wings, leaves and vines are built not by casting but by direct hand-stamping on the sheet metal itself. The pattern here is composed one strike at a time — small steel punches tapping in the eye marks, the vein lines and the trailing rose motif across each wing.

The silhouette is cut from a sheet of hill-tribe silver, then the surface is worked stroke by stroke. The wire antennae are shaped separately, tipped with tiny soldered beads, and joined at the body. Once complete, the piece is oxidized so the stamped grooves darken, then polished back on the raised surface so the pattern reads clearly against the antiqued ground.

Hill-tribe silver runs 95-99% pure, higher than the 92.5% of standard sterling. It gives the metal a slightly softer sheen and a heavier feel in the hand.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hill-tribe silver hand-stamping

Wipe with a soft cloth after wearing and store in a dry pouch, away from moisture and perfume, to keep the oxidized detailing crisp.

Questions

What makes hill-tribe silver different from sterling silver?

Hill-tribe silver typically runs 95-99% pure, compared with the 92.5% standard for sterling. That gives it a slightly softer shine and a heavier feel in the hand.

Do these earrings come with backing stoppers?

No, they arrive with the hook fastening only. You can add stoppers separately if you prefer extra security.

Will every pair look exactly like the photo?

Each pair is individually hand-stamped, so small differences in texture or finish from the images shown are normal.

Are they comfortable for everyday wear?

Yes. The silver is lightweight and the simple hook design sits easily for all-day wear.

How do I keep the antique finish looking its best?

Avoid contact with water, lotion and perfume, and wipe gently with a soft cloth before storing in a dry pouch.

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