Where to Get Permanent Bracelets in Newcastle (2026 Guide)

Newcastle is one of the easier cities in the UK to get a permanent bracelet in, which is not something you can say about most of the country. There is a big-name studio on Northumberland Street, the cheapest welding service in the country is one Metro stop away at the Metrocentre, and there are independent welders working across Tyneside on top of that. The harder question here is not where to go, it is which of them is actually right for you.

Everything below was checked in September 2026 against the retailers’ own pages. If you are still deciding 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 Newcastle

H.Samuel at the Metrocentre: the cheapest option in the country

This is the detail most Newcastle guides miss. H.Samuel run their permanent bracelet service at only seven stores in the whole of the UK, and Gateshead is one of them. The store is Unit 34a, Cameron Walk, at the Metrocentre, NE11 9YR, which is about ten minutes from Newcastle Central on the Metro.

Chains start at £40 and charms at £30, and there is no separate fee for the welding itself, which makes it the cheapest big-brand permanent bracelet in the country by a wide margin. A booking runs about 30 minutes and covers up to two weldings, so a pair of you can go together in one slot. If you need it taken off later, the welding team will cut it for you in store.

One thing worth knowing before you book: H.Samuel state that they cannot currently offer a warranty on their permanent jewellery. If the chain breaks, you contact the store you bought it from and take it from there. At £40 that may not bother you, but it is the trade-off for the price.

Astrid & Miyu at Fenwick

Astrid & Miyu are the most recognisable name in UK welded jewellery, and their Newcastle boutique sits inside Fenwick at 39 Northumberland Street, NE1 7AS. Permanent jewellery is listed as one of its in-store services alongside piercing and Story Chain. Their studios book up, and walk-in availability varies from store to store, so treat an appointment as the default rather than turning up and hoping.

Pricing is the same nationally: bracelets from £80, rings from £35, anklets from £220, and charms from £40 on top. Chains are 9ct solid gold, which is where that price difference sits. Going as a group brings the price down a little, with 10% off in-store experiences for two people and 15% for three or more. Repairs are free inside the first year, and after that a break is £30 to re-weld as long as the chain is still in good condition. Anklets are only done at selected stores, so ask when you book if that is what you are after.

Independent welders across Tyneside

Beyond the two chains, there is a healthy independent scene here. Some work out of a fixed address, including a welding service running from a tattoo studio in Tynemouth, and others run as pop-ups covering Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, welding at markets, salons, hen dos and private parties. Dates tend to go up on Instagram and Facebook a week or two ahead, and chains are usually sterling silver or gold filled rather than solid gold, which sits the price between H.Samuel and Astrid & Miyu.

Three quick questions are worth asking before you book an independent: check 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 it breaks. A good welder will answer all three without hesitating.

For the wider picture on pricing across the country, we have a full UK permanent bracelet price guide, plus city guides for London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bristol.

What a welding appointment actually involves

Whether you book Fenwick, the Metrocentre or a pop-up, the process is much the same, and it is quicker than most people expect.

1. You pick a chain. Metal first, then style. This is where most of the price is decided.
2. It is measured on your wrist. Sized with a little slack so it moves but does not catch.
3. The ends are fused. A short pulse from a micro welder joins the two ends. There is no clasp afterwards.
4. You leave wearing it. No setting time, no aftercare beyond ordinary sense.

Budget 15 to 30 minutes in the chair. Almost nobody does this alone, so book a slot for two while you are at it.

What it costs in Newcastle

Where	Price	What to know
H.Samuel, Metrocentre (Gateshead)	Chains from £40	Charms from £30, no welding fee. No warranty offered.
Astrid & Miyu, Fenwick (Northumberland St)	Bracelets from £80	9ct solid gold. Charms from £40. Free repairs in year one.
Independents, Tyneside	Rarely published	Sterling silver or gold filled. Ask about the metal and repairs.
At-home kit	£39.99 for two	No appointment. Plated stainless steel.

Hold one thing in mind when you read that table. Studio prices are per bracelet, and this is almost always a two person purchase, so double them. A pair at Fenwick is £160 before charms. A pair at the Metrocentre is £80. A kit is £39.99 for both.

The at-home alternative: £39.99 for two

Newcastle is not short of studios, so the honest case for doing it at home here is not really about price. It is about not needing a slot in someone else’s diary. Our Permanent Bracelet Kit is £39.99 and that is for two bracelets, so roughly £20 each, and you do it whenever the two of you are in the same room.

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 and tarnish resistant, 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, which is more cover than either high street option offers.

Book a slot or do it at home

	Newcastle studio	At-home kit
Cost for two	£80 at H.Samuel, £160 at Fenwick	£39.99
Booking	Appointment, in person	None
Waiting	Next free slot	2 to 4 days in the post
Metals	9ct solid gold at Fenwick	Plated stainless steel, silver or gold
Charms	Yes, from £30	Not offered
How it closes	Laser welded	Clasp crimped shut with pliers
If it breaks	No warranty at H.Samuel, £30 re-weld at Fenwick after year one	Lifetime guarantee on faults
Doing it apart	Not possible	Post one half anywhere

Book a studio if you want solid gold, if you want charms on the chain, or if the appointment is half the point. Newcastle is genuinely well set up for this, and an hour on Northumberland Street followed by a welding slot is a lovely way to mark an anniversary. If you want the lowest price and do not mind the lack of a warranty, the Metrocentre is very hard to beat.

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.

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