As the name suggests, permanent jewellery is welded on for life, but fear not as it is completely safe for most and won’t impact daily life, including going through airport security machines, apart from making it that extra bit more sparkly.
Choose from a bracelet or anklet and pick your metal, charms and other add-ons available at selected stores for the most unique piece of jewellery you’ll ever own.
Here are 8 Northern Irish businesses specialising in permanent jewellery that you can support:
5. Jack Murphy Jewellers - Newry
Available by appointment only, Newry’s Jack Murphy Jewellers promises a style statement for you and your whole squad in either 925 sterling silver or 9ct yellow gold. With different styles as well as metals, there is something for everyone to fall in love with inside, and you could even be tempted to get two or three pieces for a stunning stacking effect. For more information, go to jackmurphyjewellers.com Photo: Jack Murphy Jewellers website
6. Bonds Jewellers
Bonds Jewellery in Coleraine has a designated permanent jewellery bar where you can get a welded bracelet or anklet with your loved ones. Their lasting keepsakes are unusually available for walk-ins where possible, but booking ahead of time is advised and this will incur a £10 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit. For more information, go to bondsjewellers.com Photo: Bonds Jewellers Facebook
7. Argento - Newtownabbey & Belfast
First started in Belfast nearly three decades ago back in 1997, Argento has two locations where you can secure your permanent jewellery, in the capital itself and further north in Newtownabbey. Opt for a sterling silver or gold-filled anklet, or have the bracelet-exclusive 9ct gold option bestowed upon your wrist as a sign of your love for your matching other half, whoever that may be. For more information, go to argento.com/en/Welded-Jewellery/cc-284.aspx Photo: Argento website
8. Bonded by BeLovely - Larne
Having been a beautician for more than a decade and working self-employed for the last eight years, BeLovely is a solo beauty therapist who now specialises in permanent jewellery, including unusual welded rings. With sterling silver chains starting at £45 and filled gold chains starting at £55, make your decision and consider adding one of many charms on offer too. For more information, go to facebook.com/p/BeLovely-Beauty-Makeup-Artist-100063858360664 Photo: BeLovely Beauty & Makeup Artist Facebook