Authentic antique Hmong hill tribe silver jewellery is hard to come by nowadays. Recently made Hmong jewelry is often made from inferior alloys, aluminum, or silver plated tin and is quite easily distinguished from the more charming pieces of old when opium production funded the Hmong’s love of silver ornamentation.Reference: Paul & Elaine Lewis, Peoples of the Golden Triangle p.39Characteristics Diameter: 6cm, 2.4 in Width of band: 3cm, 1.2 in Weight: 37grams Period: Early 20th centuryRead post on Antique Hill Tribe Jewellery Read about the Hmong View Laos Photo Gallery
