We source our gold-fill findings from Brazil and the USA as they have the most experience and knowledge in sustainably producing gold-fill. Our materials are never wasted and we ensure that it is either recycled in another production run or reused for sample production until it is finally purchased. This method of recycling minimises excessive wastage and ensures that materials are used to their greatest capacity. 

 50% of our sterling silver is sourced from the USA and the remainder is sourced ethically from India. All of our freshwater pearls are sustainably sourced from China & Hong Kong and we use synthetic cubic zircons instead of diamonds unless they are proven to be lab made.  

We are proud to integrate eco-friendly packaging across all our shipping goods so it as effective as it is kind to the environment. To package your jewels, we may use a combination of canvas pouches, paper boxes, biodegradable protective wrap packaging and compostable satchels. 

We use canvas pouches and paper boxes as they are durable, biodegradable and great for reusability.  Our biodegradable protective wrap packaging, made by GreenWrap, is a bubble wrap alternative that steers clear of harmful plastic polymer film and prevents excessive landfill and toxic waste. Our compostable postage satchel, made by The Better Packaging Co, are 100% biodegradable, compostable and represents a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions in manufacturing when compared to traditional plastic.

All of our deliveries offset greenhouse gas emissions by opting for carbon neutral shipping and contributes to investments in climate protection projects. We recycle all the packaging we receive and try to reuse as much of it as possible when sending our own packages to suppliers and wholesalers. 

S-kin Studio aspires to give you mindful jewelry pieces that will positively contribute to your sustainable wardrobe. We hope that in utilising sustainable packaging and choosing a more environmentally aware pathway for production, you will feel like you are part of our journey in achieving social and environmental responsible. 

As consumers, our team at S-kin Studio have always made a conscious effort to shop from eco-friendly, ethical and climate aware businesses to best reduce our carbon footprint and encourage sustainable living. This dedication to reducing our environmental impact has translated into S-kin Studio Jewelry's actions towards reducing waste and consuming mindfully.

The sustainability practices we regulate in our office and physical store aims to encourage mindful consumption. As a small business, we also implement team initiatives to nurture an overall sustainability oriented work culture. 

Our office supplies have also been carefully selected to ensure that we can recycle or reuse as much of our resources as possible.

When deciding on a supplier for our bespoke jewellery collections we knew that we had to find someone that had the same ethos and values as we did. Creative Director, Chi Mai, spent many months searching for an ethical manufacturer that we could confidently work with. Discovered in the home of jewelry production, our manufacturers are based in India and China.   

Our factories are: 
- Certified Members of Sedex
- Certified Members of the Responsible Jewelry Council
- Socially Accredited by BSCI for Ethical and Legal Treatment of Workers
- Carbon Neutral
- A Place of Fair Work, this includes: a living wage, insurance and more
Learn more about our manufacturing practices here.