Mandarin Snake Necklace
A meaningful piece that celebrates this Year of the Snake with the nostalgic and sweet design of the Mandarin orange, a staple in bringing prosperity and fortune to the new year.
This necklace features an interactive pendant where the Mandarin slides open revealing a snake, marking 2025 as the Year of the Snake.
- Sterling Silver
- Pendant size: 16mm
- Chain length: 17 inch +1 inch extension
- Mandarin design that slides open to reveal a snake
- Ethically produced in our Responsible Jewellery Council certified factory
- Limited Edition, once sold out will not return
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Exclusive design
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Hypoallergenic
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Ethically made
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Irritant-free
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Tarnish resistant
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Premium Packaging
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with our capstone Lunar New Year collection that’s so well loved - this year, with an interactive twist! Whether it’s a gift for a loved one, or a token of luck for yourself, we’re excited to celebrate the new year with you.
Why choose S-kin Studio?
Gold Filled
Gold Plated
Tarnish resistant
Rusts & tarnishes
Ethically Made in Certified Factories
Questionable practices
Female & Asian owned
Profit-driven big corporations
Designed from the heart
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Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS GOLD FILL JEWELRY AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT TO GOLD PLATED JEWELRY?
Gold Fill jewelry is the closest alternative to Solid Gold. Gold Fill jewelry has a thick layer of solid gold pressure and heat bonded onto the base metal, usually brass or sterling silver. This means Gold Fill jewelry contains 5% solid gold compared to gold plated jewelry which usually contains 0.05% solid gold. Gold Fill jewelry is typically much more durable and long lasting.
WHAT IS A GOLD FILL
Gold Fill is the closest alternative to solid gold.
Unlike gold-plated or gold vermeil jewelry, gold fill is made through a process called pressure & heat bonding. This means a thick layer of gold is essentially melted and pressurised onto the base metal making it extremely durable and tarnish resistant. Gold plated/ vermeil jewelry only has the gold flash dipped or painted on.
The thickness of Gold Fill vs gold plated/vermeil jewelry is up to 100% thicker.Gold vermeil thickness can vary between less than 0.1 micron - 3+ microns of electroplated gold.
Gold Fill must have a minimum of 1/20 weight of solid gold in the jewelry piece to be considered Gold Filled. Simply put, even with the same amount of gold in the jewelry piece, the Gold Fill jewelry piece will last longer due to its manufacturing process.
Learn more about the difference between Gold Fill vs Gold Vermeil here.
CAN I WEAR GOLD FILL JEWELRY IF I HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN?
Yes, absolutely! Gold Fill is made with 5% Solid Gold heat and pressure bonded onto a base metal making it less likely for you to have a reaction. Sensitive skin can sometimes have a reaction to nickel but never ever use nickel in our jewelry as it is not only harmful to your health but to the health of our makers.
CAN I WEAR GOLD FILL IN THE SHOWER, INTO THE OCEAN, OR TO BED?
You sure can! Gold Fill is tarnish resistant and does not wear or tear when worn in water. We do however recommend taking your jewelry off if it contains any precious gemstones to avoid loosening or losing them! We also recommend cleaning your jewelry on a regular basis to maintain shine and remove grit.
WHERE IS YOUR GOLD FILL JEWELRY MADE?
All our bespoke designs are crafted in our certified ethical factories in Mumbai, India were they support a predominantly female workforce with a living wage. Many of our components are sourced from certified ethical & sustainable manufacturers based in the USA, Italy, Brazil and of course, Australia!
HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY GOLD FILL JEWELRY?
With any type of jewelry, even solid gold and solid silver, regular cleaning and upkeep is needed to keep your jewelry in its best condition. Simply use warm water and soap or a polishing cloth to clean. You can use our jewelry in water, however do wipe it down with warm water after you’re done, especially after being submerged in salt water. Sweat can also make your jewelry duller quicker, especially necklaces, so remove these when you are working out. Avoid exposing your jewelry to skin care products, soaps, detergents and perfumes. Store your jewelry in your S-kin Studio pouch or box to avoid moisture and metal on metal rubbing.
