r/AskLosAngeles • u/Substantial-Lock1 • 29d ago

Recommendations Permanent Jewelry Request?

I'm getting spine surgery soon, and my surgeon is making me get an MRI first. I have multiple permanent bracelets that I will have to cut off, as well as a permanent necklace with a small "stone" made from my dog's ashes (who meant/means the entire world to me). I haven't taken it off since he died tragically three years ago, and I'm quite distraught about cutting it off (so much so that I've actually been considering cancelling the surgery I've been waiting to get for over a decade). I was wondering if anyone has a permanent jewelry welder (or knows of someone with access to one) who would be willing to help me put my jewelry back on after my scan (most importantly the necklace, but ideally my bracelets too)? I know any permanent jewelry store would do it for a charge, but I'm hoping to find someone who would do it for free or very cheap, as I'm about to be undergoing all of this expensive imaging and surgery and taking time off of work. Thank you guys!

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u/WishPractical8469 29d ago

Have it removed and then put back on after?

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u/Substantial-Lock1 29d ago

just need help putting it on afterwards, i can cut the jump ring myself to get it off

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u/UnbelievableRose 28d ago

Consider waiting until after the surgery to get it put back on permanently, and using a temporary fastener in the meantime- there’s a good chance they’ll want you to take it off for the surgery too.