What is permanent jewelry?
Permanent jewelry is welded, soldered or securely fastened to your body and can only be removed with special tools or scissors.
The permanent jewelry trend began with social media sites such as TikTok. Bracelets are currently the most popular permanent pieces but necklaces, anklets or rings can be welded on as well.
Advantages of the jewelry are that you don’t have to worry about losing a special piece or dealing with difficult clasps. In addition it is a way to bond with family, friend(s) or a significant other.
Some jewelry shops around the country are offering the chance to have permanent jewelry. Prices range from a flat fee to several hundred dollars for heavier pieces or pieces with gemstones and metal charms. A solid gold bracelet runs around $100.00. Most shops require an appointment.
Things to consider before you go permanent are that heavy pieces may interfere with metal detectors and permanent jewelry cannot be worn for an MRI. When having an X-ray it’s up to the doctor if you can wear permanent jewelry or not. However if you can’t cut it off jewelry can be removed for a fee.
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What is minimal jewelry?
Minimal jewelry is in Vogue right now. It is extra simple, dainty, delicate, small pieces of jewelry. These jewelry pieces are extremely versatile and can be worn alone or paired with other pieces. For example, wear a simple choker necklace with a longer necklace or you can mix and match metal pieces such as several delicate chain necklaces in gold and silver. Gemstones or a small diamond on an ultra fine thin necklace, ring or bracelet looks very chic.
Bakelite jewelry is made from lightweight, fire-resistant plastic. It is a blend of phenol and formaldehyde and some collectors say they can smell Bakelite when it is immersed in hot water. This plastic jewelry was hot in the 1920’s to the 1940’s but was replaced with jewelry made from cheaper plastics. Designs on this jewelry are hand-carved. Many consider Bakelite more organic looking than modern plastic.
Today vintage Bakelite is in demand. It can shatter when dropped so there are limited amounts of this jewelry around. Prices vary for a simple bracelet to Vintage jewelry pieces that can go for thousands of dollars.
Designers such as Chanel and Valentino offered Bakelite jewelry and accessories in their collections, making it collectable. Today some jewelry designers are creating new pieces out of larger pieces of vintage Bakelite, such as radios,