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Silver chandelier earrings with an open hoop, center spiral and cascading coiled spirals, front view, shown on a sand background
  • Silver chandelier earrings with an open hoop, center spiral and cascading coiled spirals, front view, shown on a sand background
  • Coiled spiral chandelier earrings in Karen Hill Tribe silver from Laos, hanging from a branch
  • Silver chandelier earrings with an open hoop, center spiral and cascading coiled spirals, front view
  • Silver chandelier earrings with an open hoop, center spiral and cascading coiled spirals, front view, shown on a black background
  • Silver chandelier earrings with an open hoop, center spiral and cascading coiled spirals, front view, shown on a sand background
  • Coiled spiral chandelier earrings in Karen Hill Tribe silver from Laos, hanging from a branch
  • Silver chandelier earrings with an open hoop, center spiral and cascading coiled spirals, front view
  • Silver chandelier earrings with an open hoop, center spiral and cascading coiled spirals, front view, shown on a black background
Coiled Spiral Chandelier Silver Earrings

Coiled Spiral Chandelier Silver Earrings

$128.00
  • USA based
  • 30-day returns
BDN-ER-CR65

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An open silver ring anchors a cluster of coiled spirals — one suspended inside the hoop, three fanning out below, one more trailing at the tip. The same shape, at four different scales.

  • Material: Hill Tribe silver, 94-98% pure
  • Color: Silver
  • Size: 1.5 x 0.75 in
  • Closure: French ear wires
  • Finish: Oxidized details
  • Origin: Laos
  • Weight: 8 g

The pair drops about an inch and a half from the ear wire, light enough on the lobe to swing with the smallest turn of the head. The darkened grooves inside each coil catch the light differently than the polished wire around them, so the design reads clearly even at a distance.
Details
  • Hand-coiled spiral wirework
  • Open circle frame
  • Layered chandelier drops
  • French ear wires
  • Oxidized detailing in the grooves of each spiral

Each pair is hand-formed. Small variations in coil spacing and finish are normal.

The Story

The spiral repeats at four scales — a small coin-sized coil at the center of the hoop, three graduated coils fanning out below, one more trailing at the tip. The same gesture, built up loop by loop rather than stamped or cast.

Hill Tribe silver is the alloy associated with Karen silversmithing in the hill regions of mainland Southeast Asia. It carries 94 to 98 percent pure silver — higher than the 92.5 percent of sterling — which gives it a slightly softer shine and holds fine wirework crisply. Coiled and filigree designs sit particularly well in it.

Each spiral starts as a single length of wire, drawn down and coiled by hand around a small mandrel until it tightens into shape. The coils are soldered together to build the open frame and graduated drops, then oxidized so the recesses darken against the polished wire. Because every loop is turned by eye, no two close identically.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Karen hill-tribe silver wirework

Store in a dry pouch and wipe with a soft silver cloth after wear to keep the oxidized detail crisp.

Questions

What size are the earrings?

About 1.5 x 0.75 in, measured from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the lowest coil.

How much do they weigh?

Around 8 g for the pair, so they sit light on the ear despite the layered design.

What is Hill Tribe silver, and how does it differ from sterling?

It is a silver alloy tied to Karen silversmithing, typically 94% to 98% pure — higher than sterling's 92.5%. Less added copper means a slightly softer shine and crisper hand-coiled detail.

Will the darkened detail in the coils wear off?

The dark grooves are an intentional oxidized finish. It holds up under normal wear but fades faster with heavy moisture or friction, so store the pair in a dry pouch when not in use.

Why do the two earrings look slightly different?

Each spiral is coiled by hand rather than machine-stamped, so small variations in coil spacing and curve are part of the piece.

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