How We Choose Our Chains

When most people walk into a permanent jewelry appointment, they’re excited about choosing a chain that feels like “them.” What many don’t realize is that long before a chain ever reaches our display trays, it goes through a pretty picky approval process — courtesy of your favorite mom-and-daughter duo.

We’re not ashamed to admit it: we’re selective. And honestly, we think that’s a good thing.

Quality Comes First — Always

When we started this business, we agreed that anything we put on someone’s body should be something we’d feel proud wearing ourselves. That means:

• No flimsy chains

• No mystery metals

• No turning green, tarnishing fast, or snapping after a week

We source high-quality gold-filled and sterling silver chains because they hold up beautifully to everyday life — showers, workouts, busy mom schedules, teenage chaos, you name it.

We Look for Strength Without Bulk

Permanent jewelry should feel light, comfortable, and barely there… but it also has to stand up to tugging, catching, and general life. We test every style in the most scientific way possible:

Playing tug-of-war with the sample pieces.

Okay, maybe not actual tug-of-war, but let’s just say we pull, twist, bend, and make sure nothing feels brittle or too delicate. We even wear new chains ourselves for a week or two before offering them.

If it fails the “Nikki & Alyssa life test,” it gets cut from the lineup.

Aesthetic Matters More Than You Think

We look for chains that:

• catch the light just right

• flatter different skin tones

• layer well

• don’t snag on clothing

• look good on teens and adults

Some chains are elegant and minimalist. Others are more bold and playful. A few just have that perfect “everyday sparkle” vibe.

We only keep the ones that make both of us say, “Oooooh, I love that one.”

Matching the Chain to the Moment

Some people choose permanent jewelry to celebrate something big — a birthday, a milestone, a baby, a new job. Others want a simple, stylish everyday piece.

We select chains that suit all personality types:

• Soft and subtle

• Fun and youthful

• Classic and timeless

• Chunky and bold

• Dainty and minimalist

When you show up for your appointment, you’ll notice we don’t have 40 different options, and that’s intentional. Too many choices can actually overwhelm people. Instead, every chain you see has been handpicked for quality, durability, and style.

The Final Step: The “Would I Wear This Forever?” Test

Permanent jewelry is meant to last — that’s the whole point. So before we bring in anything new, we ask ourselves:

Would I want this on my wrist every single day?
If the answer isn’t a genuine “yes,” it doesn’t make the cut.

Your jewelry stays with you through workouts, vacations, holidays, slow days, fast days, and everything in between — and we take that seriously.

At the End of the Day…

Choosing our chains is an act of love, care, and craftsmanship. We don’t just want you to like your jewelry — we want you to love it every single day.

And if you ever wonder whether a chain is Nikki-approved or Alyssa-approved, the answer is always: yes… both.