What Is a Permanent Jewelry Party?
Quick answer: A permanent jewelry party brings the jewelry bar to your home, wedding, hotel, office, or event venue. Guests choose the jewelry they want, each piece is custom-fitted, and the small connecting ring is welded closed on the spot.
Instead of asking everyone to drive to a jewelry studio, the studio comes to you.
Permanent jewelry parties have become especially popular for weddings, bridal showers, bachelorette weekends, birthdays, company events, and private celebrations because the jewelry is both an activity during the event and something guests can continue wearing afterward.
Pretty Pickie is based in Fresno and offers mobile permanent jewelry events throughout Fresno, Clovis, the Central Valley, Central Coast, and other parts of Central California.
What Happens at a Permanent Jewelry Party?
We bring the jewelry, welder, tools, displays, and everything needed to create a small jewelry-bar experience at your event.
Once we're set up, each guest can:
- Browse the jewelry. Guests choose from the available chains, metals, charms, and upgrades.
- Choose what they want. Everyone doesn't have to pick the same bracelet or spend the same amount.
- Get custom fitted. We measure the jewelry for a comfortable fit.
- Get linked. The small connecting ring is welded closed. Nothing is welded to the skin.
- Leave wearing it. There's no drying or waiting period after the weld.
Once a guest has chosen their jewelry, the fitting and welding itself usually takes only a few minutes.
If you're new to permanent jewelry and want to understand the welding process first, visit our Permanent Jewelry FAQ.
What Kind of Events Are Permanent Jewelry Parties Good For?
Permanent jewelry works especially well when you want guests to have something interactive to do without turning the entire event into a structured class.
Popular events include:
- Weddings
- Bachelorette parties
- Bridal showers
- Birthdays
- Girls' nights
- Company and employee events
- Customer appreciation events
- Private parties
It can work as the main activity for a smaller gathering or as one experience guests visit throughout a larger wedding or event.
How Much Does a Mobile Permanent Jewelry Party Cost?
Pretty Pickie's mobile events currently have a $890 minimum jewelry purchase.
That does not mean you pay $890 just for us to show up.
The $890 is jewelry your group actually chooses and keeps.
| Event Cost | Current Pricing |
|---|---|
| Jewelry Minimum | $890 in jewelry purchases |
| Fresno & Clovis Travel | No travel fee |
| Outside Fresno & Clovis | $160 flat travel fee |
| Reservation Deposit | $100, applied toward your event total |
For example, ten $89 bracelets would reach the $890 jewelry minimum.
But your event doesn't have to be ten people buying identical bracelets. Guests can mix bracelets, anklets, charms, upgraded chains, pearl styles, and other available jewelry.
See current mobile event pricing and availability →
Do You Need a Certain Number of Guests?
No.
Our event minimum is based on how much jewelry is purchased, not the number of people who attend.
That means an event with eight guests choosing higher-value jewelry could meet the minimum just as easily as a larger event where guests choose simpler pieces.
If jewelry purchases at the event don't reach $890, the host is responsible for the remaining difference.
Who Pays for the Jewelry?
You can structure the event however you want.
The Host Pays
Some hosts cover the jewelry as a gift for their guests. This is especially common for weddings, bridal parties, employee appreciation events, and milestone celebrations.
Guests Pay Individually
Guests can also choose and purchase their own jewelry.
The host provides the experience and location, while everyone decides what they want to spend.
Split It
You can also combine the two.
For example, a host might provide a certain amount toward each person's jewelry and let guests pay for upgrades or additional pieces themselves.
However you handle payment, the total jewelry purchased at the event simply needs to reach the $890 minimum.
What Jewelry Can Guests Choose?
A mobile permanent jewelry party isn't limited to one bracelet that everyone has to wear.
Depending on current availability, guests may be able to choose from:
- bracelets
- anklets
- gold-filled chains
- sterling-silver chains
- pearl styles
- premium chains
- charms
- other available jewelry upgrades
This makes the experience easier for mixed groups because everyone can choose something that fits their own style and budget.
Does Permanent Jewelry Welding Hurt?
No.
Despite the word "welding," nothing is welded to your skin.
The jewelry artist uses a precision welder to close a tiny metal connecting ring between the two ends of the chain.
The welder doesn't touch the guest's skin, and the actual weld takes only a moment.
If someone decides permanent jewelry isn't for them, there's no pressure to participate.
How Much Space Do You Need for a Permanent Jewelry Party?
You don't need to turn your home or venue into a jewelry store.
For most events, we mainly need:
- a sturdy table
- a well-lit area
- enough room for guests to comfortably approach the jewelry setup
We bring the jewelry, welding equipment, displays, tools, and the rest of our setup.
The jewelry bar can work in a home, hotel, wedding venue, office, private event space, or other appropriate location.
How Long Does a Permanent Jewelry Party Take?
That depends on the size of the group and what guests choose.
The actual fitting and welding process is quick, but guests also need time to look through the jewelry and decide what they want.
When you send us your group size and event details, we can help determine how much time should be set aside.
Permanent Jewelry for Weddings
Weddings are one of the best fits for a mobile jewelry bar because the experience doesn't have to interrupt the rest of the reception.
Guests can visit the jewelry setup throughout the event, choose a piece, have it fitted, and return to the celebration.
Couples can use permanent jewelry as:
- a guest experience during the reception
- a bridesmaid gift
- a bridal-shower activity
- a welcome-event activity
- a keepsake for close family members
Because each guest can choose their own jewelry, everyone doesn't have to leave with exactly the same piece.
Permanent Jewelry for Bachelorette Parties
A permanent jewelry bar also works well for bachelorette weekends because it gives the group an activity without requiring everyone to sit through a long workshop.
Guests can choose matching bracelets, pick completely different styles, or add charms that mean something to the group.
We can set up at homes, hotels, rental properties, and other appropriate event locations.
What If Your Group Is Too Small for a Mobile Event?
If your group won't reach the $890 jewelry minimum, you still have options.
If you're near Fresno, your group can visit our River Park boutique for regular permanent jewelry appointments. There is no $890 event minimum when you come to the store.
See permanent jewelry appointments in Fresno →
For small groups outside Fresno, our At-Home Permanent Bracelet Kit is another option. Each kit makes two permanent-style bracelets without a welding machine or appointment.
Where Does Pretty Pickie Travel?
Pretty Pickie is based at River Park in Fresno.
Fresno and Clovis mobile events have no travel fee.
We also travel for qualifying weddings, parties, company events, and private celebrations throughout much of the Central Valley, Central Coast, and surrounding areas.
Areas we currently serve include cities throughout:
- the Fresno and Clovis area
- the Central Valley
- the Central Coast
- the Sierra foothills
See our Permanent Jewelry Service Areas for city-specific information and current travel details.
Permanent Jewelry Party FAQs
How much is a permanent jewelry party?
Pretty Pickie's mobile events currently have an $890 minimum jewelry purchase. Fresno and Clovis have no travel fee. Events outside Fresno and Clovis have a flat $160 travel fee.
Is the $890 a booking fee?
No. The $890 is jewelry your guests actually choose and keep. It is not simply a fee for having us attend the event.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
No. The minimum is based on total jewelry purchases rather than attendance.
Can guests pay for their own permanent jewelry?
Yes. Guests can pay individually, the host can cover the jewelry, or you can use a combination of both.
What happens if guests spend less than $890?
If total jewelry purchases don't reach the event minimum, the host covers the remaining difference.
Do you charge a travel fee in Fresno?
No. Mobile events within Fresno and Clovis currently have no travel fee.
How much is travel outside Fresno?
Pretty Pickie's current travel fee outside Fresno and Clovis is a flat $160 in addition to the $890 jewelry minimum.
Can you do a permanent jewelry party at a hotel or Airbnb?
Often, yes, as long as the property allows the activity and there is an appropriate setup area. Tell us where you're staying when you inquire so we can review the event details.
Can you come to a wedding venue?
Yes. Weddings and bridal events are a major part of our mobile permanent jewelry service. We can set up at qualifying venues throughout the areas we serve.
Does permanent jewelry hurt?
No. Nothing is welded to the skin. The welder closes the small metal ring connecting the ends of the chain.
Can permanent jewelry be removed later?
Yes. Despite the name, permanent jewelry can be removed. The small connecting ring can be clipped if the wearer ever wants or needs to take it off.
Our Permanent Jewelry Removal Guide explains how removal and re-welding work.
Is a Permanent Jewelry Party Worth It?
A permanent jewelry party makes the most sense when you want the activity itself to be part of the event.
Instead of giving everyone the same favor, guests get to choose something they'll actually wear, watch it being fitted, and leave with a piece connected to the day.
It works especially well for groups where people have different styles because everyone can choose their own chain, material, charms, and upgrades.
If you're considering one, the easiest next step is simply to send us your date, location, and approximate group size. We'll let you know whether we're available and whether a mobile event makes sense for your plans.
Planning a Wedding, Party or Event?
Pretty Pickie brings the permanent jewelry bar to weddings, bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthdays, company events, and private celebrations throughout Central California.
Current mobile event pricing:
- $890 minimum jewelry purchase
- No travel fee in Fresno or Clovis
- $160 flat travel fee outside Fresno and Clovis
- $100 reservation deposit applied toward your event total
Check your date for a mobile permanent jewelry event →
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