Semi-Permanent Bracelets: The Permanent Jewelry Experience, Without the Commitment
You've probably seen permanent jewelry everywhere. A delicate chain welded onto your wrist with a tiny spark, no clasp, meant to stay on forever. It's a beautiful idea. But forever is a long time.
At JB, we do things a little differently.
How Ours Work
Our artisans cut your chain to size right here in our 12 South studio, then close a small jump ring with pliers to secure it on your wrist. No welding. No sparks. No machines. Just hands, pliers, and a perfectly sized bracelet that looks and feels like permanent jewelry.
The difference? You can actually take it off.
Why That Matters
Life happens. Maybe you're going in for surgery and they need everything off. Maybe you're in a wedding and you want a clean wrist for photos. Maybe you just want a break. With soldered permanent jewelry, you have to cut it off and it's done. With ours, you come in and we open the ring. When you're ready to wear it again, come back and we'll put it on for free.
That's not a compromise. That's a better design.
Why Gold-Filled Instead of Solid Gold
Most permanent jewelry studios use solid 14K gold chains. Beautiful, but expensive. A single bracelet can run $150 to $300 or more.
We use 14K gold-filled and sterling silver. Gold-filled is mechanically bonded gold over a base, not plating. It doesn't rub off, it doesn't tarnish, and it lasts for years. The result is a semi-permanent bracelet that looks identical on your wrist at a fraction of the price. You can get two or three chains stacked for what you'd pay for one somewhere else.
Seven Chains to Choose From
We carry seven chain styles in our semi-permanent collection, from delicate and minimal to bold and textured:
Abby Chain
Allison Chain
Kat Chain
Mackie Chain
Mollie Chain
Small Paper Clip Chain
Tiny Heart Chain
Each one has its own personality. Our artisans will help you pick the right chain (or chains) for your style and size your bracelet to fit perfectly. Mix metals, mix styles, stack as many as you want.
Who It's For
Everyone. Truly.
Best friends who want matching bracelets on a Nashville girls' trip. A mother and daughter spending the afternoon together in 12 South. A bachelorette party looking for something better than matching T-shirts. A woman who walks in by herself because she saw something pretty in the window and wants to treat herself.
We've done bracelets for teenagers getting their first real piece of jewelry and grandmothers who haven't bought themselves something new in years. There's no age limit on wanting something beautiful on your wrist.
How to Get One
Walk into our studio at 2307 12th Ave South in Nashville. No appointment needed. Our artisans will help you choose your chain, size it to your wrist, and close it on the spot. The whole process takes about ten minutes.
And if you ever need it removed or put back on, that's always free.