Mia May Jewellery is handmade in Byron Shire, Australia,
Mia May gemstones are purchased from Australian suppliers.
Mia May opals are from Lightening Ridge, NSW, Australia.
Mia May Jewellery uses the finest, highest quality, Perth Mint Silver.
Proudly 100% Australian Made & Owned
Perth Mint Silver
Our 925 sterling silver is hand melted and mixed using Perth Mint Silver, a precious metal renowned for its exceptional purity, brilliance, and craftsmanship. The Perth Mint, located in Western Australia, has been a trusted institution since its establishment in 1899. The mint is operated by a government-owned enterprise responsible for minting Australian legal tender coinage and producing some of the finest bullion and coin products in the world.
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The Perth Mint sources its silver from its own refinery, ensuring the metal is ethically produced and manufactured to the highest standards. Its silver is highly regarded for its consistency, smooth finish, and bright shine, making it the ideal base for our exquisite designs.​​​​​​​​
Australia's tight legislation and regulatiojn guarantees our metal does not involve slave labour or exploitation of people in other countries and like all Australian Businesses is required to adhere to Australia's Modern Slavery laws.​​​
Perth Mint Silver Bullion, Split up for Melting, Silver Dust
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What is 925 Sterling Silver?​
Sterling silver, commonly marked as 925, consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. Pure silver, while beautiful, is too soft for practical use in jewellery, so copper is added to enhance strength and durability without compromising the metal’s luster. This blend results in sterling silver – a material prized for its balance of resilience and malleability, making it perfect for intricate designs that stand the test of time. At Mia May, we mix the metals ourselves to ensure the silver is exactly 92.5% and the copper is precisely 7.5%. This meticulous attention to detail guarantees the quality and authenticity of every piece of jewellery we create and most importantly ethical creations.​​​