The Permanent Jewelry Trend Is Gathering Steam
Americans are taking to permanent jewelry — a trend where jewelry is welded together rather than held by a clasp — at increasing rates. Permanent jewelry first gained traction on social media and soon attracted the attention of brands such as Italian firm Atelier VM as well as Catbird in New York City, which launched permanent jewelry such as welded bracelets into the mainstream. Although the concept of permanent jewelry has technically been around for centuries, the trend has gathered steam in the U.S. in recent years as everything from small hair salons and farmers' markets to major beauty brands…