Karen Silver Buds Bead size: Approximately 7mm Earring findings: Silver 925 Thai Karen silver is high-purity silver with a silver content of approximately 95-99.9%, handcrafted by artisans of the Karen people, an ethnic minority living in the mountainous regions of northern Thailand and Myanmar, using traditional techniques. It is softer than general silver 925 (92.5% silver) and has a warm, silvery-white shine.