What is Permanent Jewelry?
Permanent jewelry is a bracelet, anklet, or necklace that you don’t take off. Unlike other pieces of jewelry, permanent jewelry has no clasp and is soldered together around your wrist, ankle, or neck.
Why Is Permanent Jewelry Popular?
Permanent jewelry doesn’t need to be clasped on and off every day. Instead, you’ll be constantly adorned with a gorgeous piece of jewelry without having to think about adding it to your outfit.
This jewelry makes perfect friendship bracelets, can be used to mark a special occasion, or can symbolize anything that’s special to you. It’s also incredibly customizable. You get to choose the styles of the chain and charms that best fit your personality, making your jewelry unique and memorable.
Scheduling Your Appointment at Necker’s Jewelers
Purchasing permanent jewelry from Necker’s Jewelers is an easy process. All appointments must be scheduled beforehand so we can ensure that an expert is in the store to fit and solder your custom piece.
To schedule your appointment, please email permanentjewelry@neckersjewelers.com or call us at either of our locations. Our store in DeWitt can be reached at (563) 659-3911 and Davenport at (563) 359-3941.
What to Expect When Getting Permanent Jewelry at Necker’s Jewelers
When you come into the store for your appointment, you’re ready to start the process of creating your permanent jewelry:
1. Pick out your chain, or multiple chains for a stacked look
All of the chains we have at Necker’s Jewelers are either 14 karat white or yellow gold. We have several chain styles and sizes for you to choose from, including paperclip, figaro, and open curb chains. The price of the chains we carry can vary anywhere from $20 to $30 per inch.
2. Measure your wrist, ankle, or neck
The next step is to determine what length of chain you’ll need. Many of our customers prefer to get permanent bracelets, so we’ll measure their wrist to determine how long the bracelet needs to be for a comfortable fit. This process is the same for anklets and necklaces.
3. Solder the jewelry
After you pick out the chain you want and your wrist, ankle, or neck has been sized, we’ll solder your jewelry together. Soldering your permanent jewelry won’t hurt you or your skin, however we do ask that you either wear protective glasses or turn away because this process produces a bright spark.
4. Choose a charm, or charms, to personalize your jewelry
Next is the fun part: personalize your jewelry! We have several charm options in store for you to choose from, all in 14 karat white and yellow gold, at various price ranges. We also have a few charms with diamonds and other precious gemstones. Once you select a charm or charms, we’ll solder those onto your permanent jewelry chain.
We change our charm selections frequently. However, if you don’t see a charm that you like in our store, or if you want something specific, we may be able to order a charm that matches what you’re looking for.
Taking Care of Your Permanent Jewelry
To ensure that you’ll be able to enjoy your permanent jewelry for as long as possible, be careful not to snag the jewelry on something or pull on it too forcefully. Doing so could cause the chain to stretch or break if enough force is applied. If you believe you’ve caught your jewelry on something, carefully perform a “tug test” on the chain. This way, if it breaks loose in your hand, we can resolder it on for you. We are not responsible for lost bracelets or charms.
We also recommend you keep your permanent jewelry out of heavily chlorinated hot tubs and pools. Chlorine can cause gold to deteriorate, which may make your bracelet more fragile and can increase the likelihood that it’ll break.
To clean your jewelry, use warm soapy water and a soft bristle brush and gently scrub the chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I schedule my appointment?
Email us at permanentjewelery@neckersjewelers.com. You can also schedule an appointment by calling our DeWitt store at (563) 659-3911 or our Davenport store at (563) 359-3941.
2. What should I do if my permanent jewelry breaks?
Email us at permanentjewelry@neckersjewelers.com and we’ll be happy to set up an appointment for you to come into the store to have your jewelry resoldered. We do not accept any walk-ins.
3. Do you replace, refund, or discount broken or lost chains and charms?
Unfortunately, we’re unable to replace, refund, or discount broken or lost chains or charms. This is because factors that increase the likelihood that a charm or chain will break, like the wearer’s lifestyle and job, are out of our control.
Currently, however, we do resolder permanent jewelry bought from Necker’s Jewelers for free.
4. What if I need to take off my permanent bracelet?
There are a variety of reasons you may want to temporarily take off your permanent jewelry, including for medical procedures. Simply cut the chain off carefully with kitchen scissors, a nail clipper, or come into Necker’s Jewelers for assistance.
To have your jewelry resoldered, please email permanentjewelry@neckersjewelers.com.
5. How much will my permanent jewelry cost?
The cost varies based on the type of chain you choose, whether you would like to add charms, as well as the length of the chain you desire. On average, for just a chain without charms, the price is $169. The prices of our charms vary, but they start at $35.
