These Thai pendants are made by the Karen Hill Tribe in northern Thailand using traditional tribal methods passed down from generation to generation. We use only authentic pendants, so purchasing these Thai pendants helps sustain a traditional craft and provides the Karen people with a reliable source of income. The silver content in Hill Tribes silver pendants is typically 95-99%, even higher than sterling (92.5%). This higher silver content is softer and therefore easier to shape into all the unique and wonderful styles. On close inspection you will notice that no two pieces are exactly alike, attesting to the handmade nature of these beautiful pieces.