Welding Studio
In our boutique welding studio we offer a simple welding method to secure the most beautiful, delicate gold or silver chain to perfectly fit your wrist or your ankle with a seamless, clasp-less finish.
The perfect memento for couples, best friends, and family members to tell the story of true friendship, endless love, or forever commitment.
West has curated a bespoke selction of chains, charms and connectors available on your arrival to browse through.
We also love to work with people directly to source speicfic charms and connectors to capture a particular memory or story with your loved ones. Just pop in or call us and we can chat throgh the options for bespoke ordering.
Your Welding Experience
Our welding appointments include a visit to our luxury boutique in Central Winchester, where you will find our bespoke welding studio.
Each appointment will last for around 20 minutes per person.
During your appointment you will be able to choose from a range of silver and gold chains. You can view these below. There will also be charms and connectors available to add to your bracelet to allow you to personalise your piece on the day.
Each appointment is for just one person at a time. However, if you would like to have a welding appointment with a friend just give us a call.
We can also offer welding parties too! Find out more here.
Your welding appointment will include the following:
- Your welding experience in our bespoke studio.
- A specialist cleaning cloth for your jewellery.
- A refreshment of your choice.
The bracelet and charms you choose will be an additional charge to the appointment fee.
Bracelet Options
Below you will find an example of the available chains and pricing for your welded bracelet.
Welded Jewellery FAQ’s
WHAT IS PERMANENT JEWELLERY?
Permanent jewellery or welded bracelets and anklets is one of the newest and most intriguing trends happening right now. We use a simple welding method to secure
the most beautiful, delicate gold or silver chain to perfectly fit your wrist or your ankle with a seamless, clasp less finish. The perfect 'forever' memento.
IS PERMANENT JEWELLERY SAFE?
Absolutely. The bracelet is only welded closed, it does not weld to your skin. We use the highest quality machine on the market and the spark that is generated from the machine does not reach high temperatures. We also provide protective eyewear and a protective layer between the skin and the jewellery between welds.
CAN YOU REMOVE PERMANENT JEWELLERY?
Yes, although we love the fact these bracelets are clasp less and are the perfect 'forever' memento, they can be removed with a pair of sharp scissors. We can also add a clasp at any point if you decide to make it removable.
DO I NEED TO REMOVE PERMANENT JEWELLERY FOR AN MRI SCAN?
Solid gold or silver does not impact an MRI scan as it is not magnetic. However some medical professionals ask you to remove all jewellery or clothing with metal parts. If your welded jewellery needs to be removed, simply cut the chain at the jump ring and it can be brought back to the studio to be re-welded.
DOES PERMANENT JEWELLERY REQUIRE MAINTENANCE?
This jewellery can undergo months of wear without needing to be cleansed! To maintain the integrity of the link, aftercare can be used to remove debris or build-up. An aftercare cloth will be provided to help keep it looking its best.
DOES PERMANENT JEWELLERY NEED TO BE REMOVED WHEN GOING THROUGH AIRPORT SECURITY?
Jewellery will only set off metal detectors if it's made from magnetic metals. Solid gold is not magnetic so will not set off airport alarms. Sterling silver is also not magnetic.
CAN I RETURN OR EXCHANGE PERMANENT JEWELLERY?
As this is a bespoke, personalised service with made-to-measure chains, we can not offer refunds. If you lose your chain we can not offer a refund. If you break your chain at the weld point within the first week, bring your chain back and we will re-weld it free of charge. After this period of time a charge will be made for re-welding.
CAN MORE THAN ONE PERSON USE AN APPOINTMENT?
The standard bookings are for one person. However, we do offer a duo appointment if you would like to book with a friend. We can also offer welding parties too, think hen-do's, birthdays and Christmas parties.
HOW LONG WILL MY APPOINTMENT LAST?
Your appointment will last for around 20 minutes.
WHO WILL BE DOING MY WELDED BRACELET?
A few of our West team have undergone full industry training to a become a jewelery welder. If you would a specific person please call the shop and we can advise the best time to make the booking that will coincide with that West team member.
ARE THERE ANY REASONS I CAN'T HAVE A WELDED BRACELET?
You shouldn't have a welded bracelet if you have a pacemaker fitted.
WHAT ARE THE AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR WELDED BRACELETS?
Our age restrictions on welding are a minimum of 10 years old. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. It is a good idea to check your school's policies regarding wearing jewellery for sports etc.
WHAT SHOULD I DO TO LOOK AFTER MY WELDED JEWELLERY?
Avoid regular direct contact with perfume, body creams and sunlight.
Limit exposure to suncream.
Be mindful whilst engaging in activities that may catch the jewellery. Clean it regularly with a jewellery cloth
WILL THE WELDING PROCESS HURT?
No pain or discomfort will be experienced during your welding appointment.
CAN I ADD CHARMS TO MY WELDED BRACELET?
Yes, you can add charms both on the day and in the future too if you would like to add to your bracelet design.
IF MY BRACELET BREAKS WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Occasionally, bracelets can snap if they are caught on something. If this happens within the first week around the seamless clasp area, bring the bracelet back to us and we will re-weld it for free. In this instance we need the bracelet back to be able to re-weld it and evidence that the seemless clasp was the area of weakness.
All other breakages are the responsibility of the wearer.
CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE WELDED BRACELETS?
Yes, you can choose to completely curate your wrist with a range of welded bracelets and charms.
CAN I BRING MY OWN JEWELLERY TO BE WELDED WITH?
No, we can only weld with our own jewellery.