Evermore – Our Guide to Permanent Jewellery
The hottest trend in the watch and jewellery industry without question is permanent jewellery. A global phenomenon of couture, simple chain pieces of jewellery worn without a clasp or any form or fashion of removing the chain; yes, the chain is welded to the wearer! What comes with the concept of permanent jewellery as its popularity grows is a whole host of questions.
At Peter Jackson the Jeweller we decided to be one of the pioneers of permanent jewellery and offer the people of Lancashire and the Northwest the best permanent jewellery experience. ‘Experience’ is a word that has cropped up for us so many times, because the further we developed our permanent jewellery brand ‘Evermore’ and the facets that go with it, the more we realised that permanent jewellery is an experience.
The process of choosing the product, the reasons why, people commemorating a bond and getting the jewellery together and then the welding process itself. All of this is an experience unlike any other.
What is permanent jewellery?
Permanent jewellery is a beautifully simple product. Elegant chains of sterling silver, 9ct gold, gold-plated and platinum metals form our collection. The chains themselves are fine enough to not be intrusive to everyday wear but substantial enough to be strong. Classic chain types such as belchers and curbs are obvious options, but more fun links in the shapes of hearts or other motifs are a popular option.
Permanent jewellery is wearable in different ways too. Bracelets are the ‘go to’ choice for many, but anklets for the summer will certainly hit the trend curve. Necklaces make a wonderful choice too, either shorter lengths for the full permanent jewellery experience or longer lengths to give the illusion of permanence, but you can simply slip the necklace off over your head. If you would like to go super fashionable, you could opt for the belly chain trend.
So, we have a choice of chain, metal, and ways to wear, but what makes it truly permanent? Well, it’s the welding of course. Each chain is cut to the perfect length and joined together by squeezing the snipped link or added a jump ring. Once neatly in place on the wearer the welding process is done in a flash (literally) and your new piece of jewellery becomes permanent.
But if it sounds daunting to you having a permanent piece of jewellery, do not worry. Unlike a tattoo or a piercing, permanent jewellery can be cut off at any time with a sharp pair of scissors and re-welding can be done again too. It’s simply as permanent as you wish it to be.
How does the welding work and is it safe?
The simple answer is it’s quick and completely safe. The welding machines used for permanent jewellery are small welding / soldering devices, far smaller than a standard fabrication welder and far safer to use.
The emitted weld is so small that it does not require protection of the eyes like a large welder and the spark is not large enough to catch fire. Pure Argon gas is used to help the weld be a smooth finish as it disperses oxygen and dampens the flash, from the small tungsten rod stylus. It’s the perfect combination of finishing and safety all round. Check out our showcase video on YouTube to see the process in action.
Checked on a regular basis, the welding machine goes through our strict protocols along with the argon gas bottle as we make sure it is secure and topped up. For our customers peace of mind, we also slip a small piece of leather between the chain and the wearers skin to ensure comfort throughout the process. We even have shades that you can wear, if you are light sensitive or have any fears over the light emitted.
With so many questions that can come with the wearability, we have a full FAQ on our Evermore page that can be found here. But the most common questions tend to be airport security and medical procedures.
As all our permanent jewellery collection is made from precious metal, you should have no concern over airport security. These metal types will not set off any scanners or stop you from easily passing through all security processes.
If you do have a medical procedure and you are required to remove the piece of permanent jewellery or it is cut off you, it’s no problem. Book another appointment with us and we can re-solder your permanent jewellery when the time is right.
Is Permanent Jewellery Bespoke?
Permanent jewellery is a bespoke experience, with the elements involved being produced for the wearer. From picking the style, wear options and size you choose, more fun can be taken with so much more that our Evermore collection bespoke.
A fabulous range of charms is a traditional choice to personalise your permanent jewellery. Little keepsakes of joy that means something to the wearer. Despite their size, they can tell a big story.
One thing that is on the rise with permanent jewellery is ‘connectors’. Connectors are a pretty hybrid way of displaying a charm like motif and are used in the fusing process of the piece of jewellery. Rather than simply welding the links or a bolt ring, connectors are used in place, to do exactly what the name suggests.
Some people love the dainty chains on offer and love seeing the welding process and the idea of made-to-order. But if you do not wish to have a permanent piece of jewellery, we do offer clasps. We are sure you will be delighted with the fun of Evermore whether you opt for a clasp or not.
Evermore permanent jewellery has been a wonderful journey for us at Peter Jackson the Jeweller. We hope you love our new brand creation and can’t wait to visit us in store to see the collection. But if you wish to buy the experience for a loved one, you can get them a gift voucher here and soon you will be able to purchase our Evermore collection online via our brand page here.
