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Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
  • Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings
Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings

Stacked Floret Silver Drop Earrings

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A slender column of tiny stamped florets stacks down from a slim hook wire, each flower catching light against a blackened ground. The recessed lines stay dark; the raised granulated centers stay bright.

  • Material: Hill tribe silver, 95-99% pure
  • Length: 1 in, excluding hook
  • Closure: French hook
  • Finish: Oxidized
  • Sold as: Pair
  • Origin: Laos

Barely wider than the hook wire itself, the drop reads as detail rather than volume — a piece that draws the eye in close without adding weight on the ear. Wears easily under hair, and layers naturally with other silver.
Details
  • Hand-stamped floret beads
  • Oxidized recesses
  • Sterling silver hook ear wires

Each earring is hand-formed and hand-stamped, so small variation in bead shape, texture or size from piece to piece is normal and expected.

The Story

The stacked floret is a signature form in hill tribe silverwork — a small stamped flower with a raised granulated center, repeated in a run rather than used once as a focal point. Building an earring from a column of identical small units, instead of a single casting, follows how the silver is worked by hand: each floret is shaped, stamped and joined individually, so the repeat is both efficient for the maker and rhythmic in the finished piece.

Hill tribe silver comes from highland communities across northern Laos, where silverworking passes between family members as a household craft. Historically the pieces served as portable, wearable savings as much as adornment, which is why the alloy is kept close to pure silver — 95-99%, higher than the 92.5% standard for sterling.

The blackened recesses are a deliberate finish, not tarnish. The silver is oxidized in solution to darken the whole surface, then hand-polished across the raised petals and centers so the pattern reads clearly against a dark ground. It is what turns each small bead into a legible flower.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hill tribe silversmithing

Store in a dry pouch away from humidity. Wipe gently with a soft cloth to keep the oxidized detail crisp.

Questions

How is hill tribe silver different from sterling silver?

Hill tribe silver runs 95-99% pure, compared with the 92.5% standard for sterling. It has a slightly softer shine and is less prone to the coppery undertone sterling can develop over time.

Will these earrings tarnish?

The dark recesses are an intentional oxidized finish, not tarnish, and are stable with normal wear. The polished raised areas may dull slightly over time and are easily restored with a soft polishing cloth.

Do they come with backing stoppers?

No — these hook earrings are sold without backing stoppers. Add your own if you prefer extra security for all-day wear.

Are they comfortable for everyday wear?

Yes. The hook ear wires and lightweight beaded column are designed for comfortable all-day wear.

Will my pair look exactly like the photos?

Very close, but not identical. Each floret is hand-stamped and hand-joined, so small differences in shape or finish from one piece to the next are part of the work.

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