Guides
The questions people actually ask before and after getting welded — answered without the padding.
Before your first appointment
What it is, what it costs, and what actually happens when you get there.
What Is Permanent Jewelry? How Welded Bracelets Work
What happens at the appointment, how the weld is actually done, whether it hurts, and how long the whole thing takes.
5 min read
$65
median starting price
across 290 studios that publish one
How Much Does Permanent Jewelry Cost? (2026 Prices)
Starting prices from 307 studios that publish one — the national median, the spread between states, and which kind of studio is dearest.
7 min read
Does Permanent Jewelry Hurt? What the Appointment Feels Like
No needle, nothing pierces the skin, and the weld itself takes about a second. Here's what actually happens, step by step.
4 min read
73%
stock gold filled
against 58% stocking solid gold
Gold Filled vs 14k Gold for Permanent Jewelry
The choice that decides both your bill and whether the bracelet survives two years of showers. What the terms actually mean.
5 min read
94%
quote a flat price
so the number you're told is the number you pay
Is Permanent Jewelry Worth It? An Honest Look
What you're actually paying for versus a clasped bracelet, who tends to regret it, and the questions worth answering before you book.
5 min read
7%
stock a hypoallergenic metal
titanium, platinum or surgical steel — the rest is gold and silver
Permanent Jewelry With a Nickel Allergy or Sensitive Skin
Only 7% of studios that list their metals stock a hypoallergenic option. What to ask for instead, and why gold filled is usually the honest answer.
7 min read
Living with it
Scans, security, showers, and taking it off when you need to.
Permanent Jewelry Aftercare: Showers, Gyms & Making It Last
What actually breaks these chains, what tarnishes them, and the small habits that decide whether yours lasts a year or five.
5 min read
2%
stock a magnetic-safe metal
the rest is gold, silver and gold filled
Permanent Jewelry and MRIs, Surgery & Airport Security
Whether you have to take it off for a scan, what to expect at the airport, and how to handle it before a hospital procedure.
5 min read
How to Remove Permanent Jewelry (Safely, at Home)
It takes about five seconds and a pair of small scissors. Here's how to do it without damaging the chain you paid for.
4 min read
482
studios weld anklets
roughly two in five
Permanent Anklets: Cost, Length and Which Studios Weld Them
482 studios weld anklets, and they cost more than a bracelet for one boring reason. What to know about length, shoes and summer.
6 min read
Groups and events
Doing it with someone else — which is how most people do it.
653
weld necklaces too
not just wrists
Matching Permanent Jewelry for Couples, Friends & Family
Most people who get welded do it with someone else. What to pick so it works on two different wrists, and what it costs for a pair.
6 min read
402
studios host parties
78 will travel to you
Permanent Jewelry Parties: How to Plan One
Bachelorettes, birthdays and bridal showers. Minimums, timing, what it costs per head, and the questions to ask before you book.
5 min read
50
studios weld on children
of 1248 — about 1 in 25
Permanent Jewelry for Kids: Who Will Do It and What to Ask
Only 1 in 25 studios says it welds on children. What the age rules really are, why fit matters more than safety, and how to find someone who will.
6 min read
For studio owners
Running the business side
Insurance for a Permanent Jewelry Business
You're operating equipment on someone's wrist. What cover to ask about, and the gap most new studios don't know they have.
How to Price Permanent Jewelry (Per Inch, Properly)
The pricing math worked through from landed cost, why per-inch beats flat rate, and what the studios in this directory actually charge.
Where to Buy Permanent Jewelry Chain Wholesale
Your main recurring cost and your main margin lever. What to look for in a supplier, and the specification questions that separate real gold-filled from marketing.