If you have searched for a permanent bracelet in Bristol and come away confused, you are not imagining it. The one big-name studio the city had has closed, the high street chain that welds for £40 does not do it anywhere near here, and what is left is a handful of independent welders who mostly work by pop-up and appointment. It is still very possible to get one. You just need to know where to look, or decide you would rather do it at home.
Everything below was checked in September 2026 against the retailers’ own pages. If you are still working out whether the idea appeals at all, start with our guide to what a permanent bracelet is and how it works, then come back.
Where to get a permanent bracelet in Bristol
Astrid & Miyu: closed in Bristol, open in Bath and Cardiff
Astrid & Miyu are the most visible name in UK welded jewellery, and for a while they had a boutique at Cabot Circus. That store has now closed. Their Bristol page now shows a store closure notice and Bristol no longer appears in their store list, so older guides and social posts pointing you to Quakers Friars are out of date.
The nearest Astrid & Miyu studios that do weld are in Bath, at 3 Milsom Street, and in Cardiff, at 16 The Hayes in the Morgan Quarter. Both list permanent jewellery as an in-store service. Bath is a short train ride from Temple Meads, which makes it the realistic option if you want a big-brand appointment. Bracelets start at £80, rings at £35 and anklets at £220, with charms from £40 on top. Repairs are covered for the first year, and after that a broken chain is £30 to re-weld. Appointments are booked online.
Independent and pop-up welders
Bristol does have independent permanent jewellery makers, but they tend to run as mobile or pop-up businesses rather than fixed shops. You will find them on Instagram and Facebook, welding at markets, salons, hen dos and private parties, with dates announced a week or two ahead. Most do not publish prices or a fixed address online, so it is a case of messaging them.
If you go this route, a few quick checks are worth doing before you book: look for recent posts so you know they are still active, ask what the chain is actually made of (solid gold, gold filled, sterling silver and plated steel are very different prices for good reason), and ask what happens if the chain breaks. A good welder will answer all three without hesitation.
One gap worth knowing about
H.Samuel run one of the cheapest permanent bracelet services in the country, with chains from £40, charms from £30 and no separate welding fee. It is not available in Bristol. The service runs at seven stores: Bluewater, Thurrock, Gateshead, Liverpool One, Oxford Circus, Birmingham Bullring and Meadowhall. Birmingham Bullring is the nearest, which is a day out rather than an errand.
For the wider picture on pricing across the country, we have a full UK permanent bracelet price guide, and city guides for London, Birmingham and Manchester as well.
What a welding appointment actually involves
Whether you book Bath, Cardiff or a pop-up in Bristol, the process is much the same, and it is quicker than most people expect.
- You pick a chain. Metal first, then style. This is where most of the price is decided.
- It is measured on your wrist. Sized with a little slack so it moves but does not catch.
- The ends are fused. A short pulse from a micro welder joins the two ends. There is no clasp afterwards.
- You leave wearing it. No setting time, no aftercare beyond ordinary sense.
Budget 15 to 30 minutes in the chair, plus the travel if you are heading to Bath or Cardiff. Almost nobody does this alone, so book a slot for two.
What it costs if you live in Bristol
| Where | Price | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Astrid & Miyu, Bath (Milsom Street) | Bracelets from £80 | Charms from £40. Nearest big-brand studio to Bristol. |
| Astrid & Miyu, Cardiff (The Hayes) | Bracelets from £80 | Same pricing as Bath, a longer trip. |
| Astrid & Miyu, Cabot Circus | Closed | No longer trading in Bristol. |
| Independent pop-ups, Bristol | Rarely published | Ask about the metal and repairs when you book. |
| H.Samuel | Chains from £40 | Not offered in Bristol. Nearest is Birmingham Bullring. |
Two things to hold in mind. Those are prices per bracelet, and this is almost always a two person purchase, so double them. Then add the train fare for two if you are travelling out of the city, and the total climbs quickly.
The at-home alternative: £39.99 for two
This is where Bristol is different from Manchester or London. Here the at-home option is not just the cheaper one, it is often the most straightforward one. Our Permanent Bracelet Kit is £39.99 and that is for two bracelets, so roughly £20 each, with no train to Bath and no waiting for the next pop-up date.
Inside the box: two bracelets, two closing clasps, a pair of pliers, a cutter and a Certificate to Forever. The chains are 316 stainless steel with gold or silver plating, waterproof, tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic, and you can have silver and silver, gold and gold, or one of each. Maximum chain length is 23cm, and you trim whatever is left over.
It is worth being precise about how it closes, because it is not welding and we would rather you knew that before you ordered. You measure the chain against the wrist, cut it to length, then use the pliers to bend the closing clasp shut around it. Once that clasp is closed it does not come undone, and the only way off is to cut it. Same outcome as a weld, no laser and no appointment. We have a step-by-step fitting guide if you want to see exactly what that looks like. It ships in 2 to 4 days in the UK and carries a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing faults.
Travel to a studio or do it at home
| Studio (Bath or Cardiff) | At-home kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for two | £160 and up, plus travel | £39.99 |
| Booking | Appointment, in person | None |
| Waiting | Next free slot | 2 to 4 days in the post |
| Metals | Solid 9ct gold | Plated stainless steel, silver or gold |
| Charms | Yes, from £40 | Not offered |
| How it closes | Laser welded | Clasp crimped shut with pliers |
| If it breaks | £30 to re-weld after year one | Lifetime guarantee on faults |
| Doing it apart | Not possible | Post one half anywhere |
Make the trip to Bath if you want solid gold, if you want charms, or if the appointment is the point. A day in Bath with a welding slot in the middle of it is a perfectly good way to mark an anniversary.
Order the kit if you want it this week rather than whenever there is a slot free, if it is meant to be a surprise, if one of you lives somewhere else, or if there are more than two of you. Plenty of couples do it together at home on a Friday night, with no booking and no audience. If you want the full comparison we have written one: Permanent Bracelet Kit vs in-store welded bracelets.
Either way it is the same idea, a chain that stays on. You can see the kit alongside the rest of our couples bracelets, read how a permanent bracelet compares with a clasped one if you are weighing it up, or check how long permanent bracelets last and how to take one off before you commit. There is also our wider UK guide if you want the whole picture.
FAQ
Where can you get a permanent bracelet in Bristol?
There is no big-brand welding studio in Bristol as of September 2026. Astrid & Miyu closed their Cabot Circus store, and H.Samuel do not offer the service in the city. Independent welders run pop-ups and private appointments around Bristol, mostly booked through Instagram and Facebook. The nearest Astrid & Miyu studios that weld are at 3 Milsom Street in Bath and 16 The Hayes in Cardiff.
Is the Astrid and Miyu store at Cabot Circus still open?
No. The Astrid & Miyu Bristol store has closed, and their Bristol page now shows a store closure notice. Their nearest permanent jewellery studios are in Bath and Cardiff, both of which list welding as an in-store service.
How much does a permanent bracelet cost near Bristol?
At Astrid & Miyu in Bath or Cardiff, bracelets start at £80 each, with charms from £40 on top. Independent Bristol welders rarely publish prices, so ask when you book. Remember most people book as a pair, so double it, and add travel if you are heading out of the city. An at-home kit is £39.99 for two bracelets.
Does H.Samuel do welded bracelets in Bristol?
No. H.Samuel run their permanent bracelet service at seven stores, none of them in Bristol: Bluewater, Thurrock, Gateshead, Liverpool One, Oxford Circus, Birmingham Bullring and Meadowhall. Birmingham Bullring is the closest to Bristol.
Can you get a permanent bracelet without going to a studio?
Yes. An at-home kit gives you the same result without an appointment. The Allure Permanent Bracelet Kit is £39.99 for two bracelets and includes the closing clasps, pliers and cutter you need. It ships in 2 to 4 days in the UK, which for most people in Bristol is sooner and simpler than getting to the nearest studio.
Is an at-home permanent bracelet kit actually welded?
No, and the difference is worth knowing. A studio uses a laser to fuse the two ends of the chain together. The Allure kit uses a closing clasp that you bend shut with the pliers supplied, which holds the chain closed permanently. The outcome is the same, a bracelet that stays on until it is cut off, but there is no heat and no laser involved.
Can a permanent bracelet be removed?
Yes. Whether it was welded in a studio or closed with a clasp at home, taking it off means cutting the chain. A pair of nail clippers or small jewellery cutters will do it on a fine chain, and a studio will cut it for you if you would rather. Putting a welded one back on means another appointment and, at Astrid & Miyu, a £30 re-welding fee once the first year is up.
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