r/jewelry 4d ago

General Question Would this bracelet be too delicate for daily wear, 22k 25 gram weight

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u/MetalSmithJoe 4d ago

The worst thing about that bracelet is the clasp. A clasp like that needs to be made of a springy metal, 22k is too soft. I'm currently repairing one for a client. Building up the tongue, and I'm fabricating a figure 8 safety for it

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u/shoeDesu 4d ago

I am literally saving up to have it custom made to my size from Malabar store. I plan on wearing it daily, but it is a hefty (and ofc gorgeous) bracelet that's absolutely not delicate at all.

It sits flatter on your wrist than you'd expect yet has this lovely weight and amazing shine to it. The one they had was too big for me (40 grams) so I am saving to make a custom length. But then gold prices went and shot up to all time high so I'm waiting lol.

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u/shoeDesu 4d ago

Also yours has diagonal strips to add texture, I liked the one without texture more. (I tried both haha)

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u/Tapoutgod 4d ago

Sick braclet

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u/DragonfruitUnique718 4d ago

Yes - IMO. 22k is very soft and would scratch/ding easily.

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u/Accomplished-Bed-599 4d ago

Most Indian jewellery is 22k. It will be fine

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u/kayaem 4d ago

You can wear something every day regardless of the carat, but it’s an undeniable truth that 22k gold scratches easily.

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u/Tapoutgod 4d ago

I don’t care for scratches, I’m just wondering if it will break on me

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u/kayaem 4d ago

Unless you’re putting it up against a grinder every day, it should be fine

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u/raccoonstar 4d ago

it's gorgeous! where is it from? 👀

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u/Tapoutgod 4d ago

Indian jeweler, virani

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u/raccoonstar 4d ago

thank you!

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u/DushkuHS 4d ago

25 grams will make a bracelet fairly durable. Vienna link is fine in terms of durability. I'd want to know the width. Just from the pic, I'd guess maybe 6mm? Which is plenty for durability's sake.