Silver Jewels: Handmade Silver Rings, Earrings, Necklaces

Silver Jewels On This Bracelet Catch The Light

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:42:07 -0600

Add brilliance to your look with these six kettledrums surrounding your silver jewel.

This bracelet was handmade by a gifted Miao artisan, and every part of this silver jewel shows you his talent. Look, each kettledrum has layer after layer of intricate designs radiating out from the center.

Clasp this silver jewel on your wrist today, and tell your friends about the ancient culture it comes from.

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Royal Dragon Silver Jewels Emanate Power And Wealth

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:13:20 -0600

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These spectacular, handmade dragon-head earrings are the perfect silver jewels to make you noticed in any crowd.

Handmade by a Miao craftsman, these 99.9% pure silver earrings are exact mirror images. A simple glance at the design tells anyone you are not wearing ordinary jewelry.

Look at the intricate shapes on each dragon head: this level of detail required many hours of focused work.

Well proportioned, these shimmering silver jewels highlight your face with a healthy glow. Their large loops ensure they will never slip off.

The Miao people are celebrated in China for their tradition of crafting silver jewelry. It is nearly impossible for other, less talented artists to copy their work.

Cultural anecdote: In ancient China, everything under the sun belonged to the dragon. Floods, fires and other natural disasters were all controlled by a dragon. They were an extremely sacred symbol of nobility, and only those of high social status could wear them.

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Slip these earrings on and get ready to see things in a new light as everyone starts admiring and wondering about your new silver jewelry.

Please note: As such earrings are very difficult to make, the Miao jewelers can only avail us a limited quantity at any time during the year. We apologize if there are none in stock at the time of your order.

Guarantees: The Miao artist who created this jewel is an extremely skilled craftsman. We are proud to be able to guarantee his workmanship. Please note that barely visible imperfections are the telltale signs this jewel was handmade.

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Charming Silver Jewels Blooming With Grace

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:11:46 -0600

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Adorned with five delicate flowers, this handmade, 99.9% pure silver necklace gives you a sunny, happy look.

The symmetrical silver flowers gradually gain more petals as they get closer to the largest one in the center, symbolizing growing up and becoming mature in Miao culture.

Close your eyes and feel the fine silver threads that make up each silver jewel, and you may wonder if they are real or not.

Even the smallest flower has a twinkling solid silver ball, which accentuates the delicacy of the petals.

A linked silver chain holds on to each flower and secures with a tight clasp at the ends. Your five flower necklace’s high finish polish gives it an extra shine and ensures your clothes won’t be snagged.

The shapely, pure white jewels easily match every outfit, and the casual yet elegant design is perfect for any occasion.

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Precious silver jewelry like this can only be found deep in southwestern China. The extraordinary Chinese Miao artisans in this area have been unrivaled for their quality silver necklaces for over 2,000 years.

Local anecdote: Miao women love to put on dazzling silver jewelry during holidays and ceremonies. Silver headdresses are the most important part of their outfit. A pair of silver horns on the headdresses can weigh over two pounds and be half height of the wearer. The headdress itself can be almost 10 pounds of pure silver!

A Miao girl will decorate her silver horns with beautiful white feathers to make them even taller. On her wedding day, a silver headdress with tall horns is a must.

Weighing 10 grams, this five flower silver necklace feels just great.

Walk around knowing you are sure to turn heads and have an extra spring in your step!

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Lifelike Silver Jewels: Together Forever

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:08:29 -0600

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These unique 99.9% pure silver earrings are a very rare sight in Western countries.

They have been carefully crafted by Chinese Miao silversmiths according to a tradition several thousand years old.

These silver jewels represent a pair of Mandarin ducks, known to always swim together.

These ducks are a symbol for love in Chinese culture.

To emphasize this theme, the skillful silver jewelry artisan shaped his work so that they would form a heart when put together.

Note the seven shimmering chains hanging from each earring: a double 7 symbolizes the Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on July 7.

This is the perfect gift to express undying love.

Miao craftsmen are known to be very meticulous in their silver art: a fine piece of pure silver jewelry such as these Mandarin ducks requires days of patient work to complete, depending on the artisan's experience.

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Slip on these silver earrings and show the world your love!

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Sunny, Bright Silver Jewel For You

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:59:23 -0600

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This simple yet elegant 99.9% pure silver flower pendant goes perfectly with any chain and adds a sparkling touch to your look.

A solid kettledrum stands in the middle, shining in its beautiful glory and demanding the attention of anyone who steals a glance.

Bask in the splendor of the sunflower at the core of your silver jewel and check out the carefully crafted rings near the edges.

But the real treasure lies in the six delicate petals surrounding the drum. Their thin silver slices make your silver pendant truly glisten. Fluid, open curves look like a peacock's feather and offer a rest from the rigid, structured surroundings of everyday life.

Only a Chinese Miao artisan could craft this silver jewel, and he made it according to a tradition thousands of years old.

Local anecdote: The Miao believe that a kettledrum is bestowed by God and can bring them happiness and good luck. In ancient times, they would sing and dance to the sound of a kettledrum during sacrificial ceremonies. Today, Miao people place cobblestones on the ground to pave a design that looks like the surface of a kettledrum. They celebrate and pray on this design, all the while wearing their most impressive silver jewelry.

The Miao flower-gong pendant

This lovely silver flower pendant may now be your favorite piece of jewelry, string it up and stand out now!

Please note: As such pendants are very difficult to make, the Miao jewelers can only avail us a limited quantity at any time during the year. We apologize if there are none in stock at the time of your order.

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Loving Silver Jewels for a Loving Woman

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:45:14 -0600

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Hold these thin, lightweight silver earrings in your hand, and you may feel that such an intricate design came from another world.

In reality, a skilled Chinese Miao silversmith worked for hours to bend and twist each tiny 99.9% pure silver thread in this lovely scene.

Butterflies and flowers symbolize beauty and love in China. Notice how the butterflies are swooping in to give the flowers a soulful kiss.

This is a wonderful representation of the harmony between two of nature’s most lovely creatures.

Wear your silver jewels with pride and you’ll certainly feel closer to mother Earth.

On top of all this, your face looks slimmer and more elegant thanks to three shimmering braids that add great length to your jewel.

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The Miao are known across China for their stunning silver jewelry. Certain ceremonies require Miao girls to be covered in silver ornaments that weight over 30 pounds.

Crafting silver has been a part of Miao tradition for thousands of years. Over this time, the Miao have developed special skills that cannot be copied in western countries.

Wear these silver earrings everywhere you go, and be amazed by the compliments you get for your shimmering jewelry.

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Flashy Peacocks On These Silver Jewels Bring Beauty and Love

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:35:13 -0600

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Wearing these handmade, 99.9% pure silver earrings created by Miao jewelers may make you feel just so special. Like the ‘it’ girl.

The Miao minority lives deep in southern China, out of the most traveled roads. In their culture, peacocks symbolize wealth and grace. Spread feathers express the hope for a beautiful life.

Observe the thin spirals on the feathers and wings. Each slice of silver was stretched thin, and twirled for hours to create the desired curve.

Have you noticed the seven circles hanging from each earring? Double 7’s symbolize the Chinese Valentine's Day, which falls on July 7.

It took a skilled Miao craftsman many hours of patient work to achieve such a level of perfection. There is a very good reason why non-Miao artists have a very hard time trying to copy these jewels: the Miao silversmiths have perfected their techniques for over 2,000 years!

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Local anecdote: Miao women start collecting silver jewelry from a very young age. On their wedding day, they wear it all to show off to everyone. Their silver adornments can weigh over 30 pounds!

Weighing just 9.2 grams, you won’t feel these jewels, but you will be constantly reminded of their presence by the admiration of your friends and colleagues.

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Silver Bracelet Peeks Into a Miao Village

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:35:01 -0600

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This enchanting 99.9% pure silver spires bracelet adds an exotic touch to your wrist and attracts glances with its shimmering beauty.

Shining spires encircle the wide cuff, and stick up from their grooved base.

Each spire was carefully hand shaped and is topped with a round, smooth silver sphere.

Take a look at the intricate lines woven along both sides of the central pattern. The silver threads stand out and add to the unique finish of the bracelet.

The Chinese Miao artisan who created this silver jewel spent hours crafting each detail by hand. He put great meaning and symbolism in his work to reflect the ancient culture he was raised in.

Tall spires represent the drum towers found in Miao villages. They were typically used as a site for sacrifices to a higher power.

The fine lines circling the bracelet symbolize fishing lines.

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In Miao culture, fish is a symbol for fertility and continuation of a family’s blood line. The Miao hope their nation will thrive, and that they will have as many children as a fish has eggs.

This spires bracelet is rather wide. It evokes images of the cuffs soldiers wielded during ancient wars.

Miao people use a unique silversmith technique already thousands of years old. It is almost impossible for other silversmiths to duplicate their work, and it could never be done by any machine.

Local anecdote: Miao women love to adorn their wrists with 4 to 5 pairs of bracelets and other silver jewels. They often wear small ornaments dangling from their earrings, necklaces and other jewelry. While walking, the ornaments make a soothing ringing. This comes from their history of almost continuous migration: the Miao people have always moved in group, and the ringing sound of their jewelry helps them keep track of one another.

Slide this spires bracelet on your wrist now and enjoy the beauty of a place thousands of miles away!

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Silver Jewels Display An Ancient Tradition

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:33:45 -0600

Miao silver jewels commonly display the ancient tradition behind the culture they come from.

Look at the intricate spires reaching up from this silver bracelet. Each is made of fine silver braids, carefully wound by hand to ensure they are in the perfect spot.

Slip your hand into this silver jewel today, and show everyone just how special you are!

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Unique Silver Jewels Bring You Light and Joy

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:48:36 -0600

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Put on this Miao silver ring, and your fingers spring alive with mysterious eastern flavor.

The exotic flower silver jewel pleases you with its carefully handcrafted petals and rare Chinese Miao touch.

Layers of lively silver spirals are nestled on a smooth silver band, the depth bringing life to your look.

Water drop-shaped petals are all connected and contain tiny, textured curls that appear to wave back and forth.

A solid silver ball in the center of your silver ring proudly shows off its amazing luster, grabbing attention and compliments. It holds all of the petals together like the brightest point in a beam of light.

Now check out the first layer or twinkling, hollow petals around the ball. Their fluid, empty shape is a comfortable contrast to the sturdy center.

And it’s not just any silver: this 99.9% pure silver is very rarely used for rings, and it adds shine and value to your silver jewel.

Not to mention, working with such tiny silver lines is something most silversmiths could never do.

Living in southwest China's remote mountain areas, the Miao create fabulous silver jewelry that is unrivaled anywhere in the world.

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Local anecdote: The Miao have been making silver jewels for thousands of years. In their culture, 16 taels of silver is the standard unit for buying and selling the precious metal. This connects closely with their view of family life. The Miao believe a woman can have up to 16 children, nine boys and seven girls. Miao people take wearing silver jewelry seriously, and they believe silver can bring their children security and prosperity.

Weighing just 4.1 grams, the band on this big flower ring opens and closes to slip right on fingers of any size.

Wear this unique silver ring to a casual party or a formal event, and you’ll certainly notice everyone’s reaction!

Please note: As such rings are very difficult to make, the Miao jewelers can only avail us a limited quantity at any time during the year. We apologize if there are none in stock at the time of your order.

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