If you've been seeing "permanent jewelry" everywhere lately and wondering what it actually means, you're not alone. It's one of the first questions I get when someone walks into the studio. So let me walk you through it the way I would if you were sitting across from me on the sofa.
Permanent jewelry is a uniquely designed chain — turned into a bracelet, anklet, necklace, or hand chain — that's custom-fit to your body and welded closed instead of fastened with a clasp. There's no clasp to fumble with in the morning, just a seamless piece of jewelry welded closed.
The welding part is gentler than it sounds
It sounds daunting but it doesn't hurt! The weld is a small, quick spark that joins the two ends of the chain. We always use a leather patch between you and the spark from the weld as an extra layer of safety. The weld is tiny and discreet and blends in seamlessly with your selected chain.
What a visit actually looks like
Most visits take thirty minutes up to an hour if you bring friends, and we like to keep it unhurried. Here's how it usually goes:
- We'll tell you all about our process and the chains we carry. We offer gold-filled, sterling silver, rose gold, and mixed-metal options, so we'll find the one that feels like you.
- If you'd like, you can add a little something special from the charm wall to make it yours. These include things like birthstones, initials, zodiac signs, and so much more.
- We then have you sit on our comfortable couch and begin our measure and fitting process to get your permanent jewelry to fit exactly as you want it to.
- Once you're happy with the fit, we weld it closed so you can wear it for as long as you desire.
- Permanent jewelry is not indestructible so before you go, we'll review some aftercare tips with you and explain our Open Chair Policy to you before you leave.
That's really all there is to it. A lot of people come in for a birthday, an anniversary, or something they're quietly celebrating. "Nadora" actually means beautiful gift, and that's always how this was meant to feel— like making someone a small, lasting treasure they get to wear every day.
If you've been curious, consider this your sign. Come sit on the sofa and we'll make something you'll never have to take off.
We hope to see you soon