For that hypnotic effect in your jewelry designs, incorporate this clever Hill Tribe silver bead! It draws the eye in a never-ending square spiral around and around. What a fun way to bead. Check out other beads like this from our huge selection of Thai beads and pendants. This silver bead is made by the Karen Hill Tribe in northern Thailand using traditional tribal methods passed down from generation to generation. Purchasing Thai beads helps sustain a traditional craft and provides the Karen people with a reliable source of income. The silver content in our Hill Tribes silver beads and 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.