Necklace or bracelet... Which do you wear more?

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Earrings are first and always for me, after that it's bracelets, cuff style, with open back. I can throw them on fast, no messing about with clasps. I'm so impatient with fiddly jewellery now.
For the same reason I love long, sautoir style necklaces that go on over my head.
Also I like being able to see my jewels while I'm wearing them, another reason for preferring bracelets and long necklaces to short necklaces.
So mostly bracelets more than necklaces, but in the coldest part of winter I often don't bother with bracelets.
 
I'm just curious, how does it go on and off, if the bangle is solid and not twistable? I'm having a hard time imagining how the gold ball pops on.

I also wear a fitted bangle, DBTY necklace, and wedding ring daily.

I tend to prefer jewelry that stays on more permanently, kind of like a tattoo but without the regret!
The gold ball is a screwing mechanism. They're not meant to put on and take off on a daily basis, as this would weaken the metal.

The Eden Hand Arts shop itself is part of the experience. There are some hoops to jump through, but it makes for a good story! And theirs is the original "Cape Cod bracelet".
 
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The gold ball is a screwing mechanism. They're not meant to put on and take off on a daily basis, as this would weaken the metal.

The Eden Hand Arts shop itself is part of the experience. There are some hoops to jump through, but it makes for a good story! And theirs is the original "Cape Cod bracelet".
I tried to do a bit of research and understand it's screwed on, but how? From where? Still utterly confused!

If I ever visit Cape Cod I'd like to go to Eden Hand Arts! :) Really like fitted bangles.
 
I tried to do a bit of research and understand it's screwed on, but how? From where? Still utterly confused!

If I ever visit Cape Cod I'd like to go to Eden Hand Arts! :smile: Really like fitted bangles.
The ball unscrews to release one side of the bracelet. Carefully pry the bracelet open just enough to squeeze your wrist through, then press it back into place. Insert the free end back into the ball and screw it closed. The bracelet should pass easily over the wrist bone, but shouldn't be able to rotate.
 
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I tried to do a bit of research and understand it's screwed on, but how? From where? Still utterly confused!

If I ever visit Cape Cod I'd like to go to Eden Hand Arts! :) Really like fitted bangles.


So the ball is permanently attached on one end and able to spin. The other end is threaded. You have to squeeze it together & spin the ball so the threaded end screws in. Here’s a picture that may help. I need help screwing it closed most times which is why I almost never take it off. Plus it’s comfy :)

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So the ball is permanently attached on one end and able to spin. The other end is threaded. You have to squeeze it together & spin the ball so the threaded end screws in. Here’s a picture that may help. I need help screwing it closed most times which is why I almost never take it off. Plus it’s comfy :smile:

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That's so clever, and thanks very much for the photo + explanation!
 
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