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I got jewelry permanently welded onto my wrist, and it wasn't nearly as scary or painful as it sounds

Jordan Parker ErbJul 2, 2022, 16:32 IST

I watched closely as the forever bracelet was welded onto my wrist.Jordan Erb/Insider

  • TikTokers are flocking to jewelry stores to get forever bracelets permanently welded onto them.
  • To see what the hype is about, I visited Catbird in NYC with my mom to get matching bracelets.
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People have been flocking to jewelry stores like Catbird that specialize in forever bracelets ever since the trend began popping up on social media.

Catbird, one of several jewelry stores now offering permanent jewelry, has many forever bracelets to choose from.Jordan Erb/Insider

I was curious what the permanent jewelry hype was all about, so I visited Catbird with my mom to get matching forever bracelets, and we'll definitely go back soon.

When I visited one of Catbird's New York City studios, it was bustling with excited shoppers.Jordan Erb/Insider
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While the bracelets are permanent, they don't attach to or pierce your skin.

The welding process produces a flash of light, but it doesn't burn your skin.Jordan Erb/Insider

My mom was nervous she wouldn't like the bracelets enough to want to keep one on forever, but she ended up loving the options and her final pick.

My mom was a little concerned about the concept of "permanent jewelry," but she ended up really happy with her bracelet.Jordan Erb/Insider
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Catbird was so packed when we visited on a recent Saturday evening that the longest part of the process was waiting for our appointment.

Catbird's NYC studio was filled with people, even on a Saturday evening.Jordan Erb/Insider

From measuring to welding, the entire process after we were seated with our jewelers took less than 10 minutes.

I felt a little nervous but also excited as my jeweler prepared my bracelet.Jordan Erb/Insider
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I was a little intimidated by the flashing light and crackle and pop of the welding tool, but it didn't hurt at all.

Using pliers to hold the bracelet shut, the jeweler used a welding tool to close the two ends of the chain together.Jordan Erb/Insider

Despite my initial hesitation about having something wrapped around my wrist forever, I don't feel constricted by my bracelet.

My bracelet feels so light and dainty that I often don't even realize I'm wearing it.Jordan Erb/Insider
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Overall, my mom and I agreed that getting permanent jewelry together was a bonding experience we'll cherish forever.

Both my mom and I are thrilled with our new matching bracelets and our experience getting them together.Jordan Erb/Insider
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