Bracelet replacement

[GreyhoundsRUs]

So, my beloved bracelet broke the other day. I literally never took it off. I'm looking for something to replace it for a reasonable price-point (not sure exactly what that is, but for sure under $300 - I would be using b-day money from ILs and g-parents). Here's the original piece

[BonBon]

Can it be fixed? I've had a few pieces broken by my oldest DD (grrrrrr) and took them to a local jeweler and he fixed them for me. Worth a shot? Then you can use the money to buy yourself something else too!

[scrub-jay]

Can it be fixed? I've had a few pieces broken by my oldest DD (grrrrrr) and took them to a local jeweler and he fixed them for me. Worth a shot? Then you can use the money to buy yourself something else too!

This exactly!!

[MrsK]

What is it made of? Is it gold? Gold is very high right now so it's not the best time to buy.

[GreyhoundsRUs]

It is gold. I think it would be expensive to fix since its "braided" in some sense, and broke in the middle. It seems very labor intensive, and maybe impossible?? Plus, all of our local jewelers here are very "exclusive" and expensive to begin with.

I really would like something that I can wear all the time (including shower and bed).

[Curegirl]

Can it be fixed? I've had a few pieces broken by my oldest DD (grrrrrr) and took them to a local jeweler and he fixed them for me. Worth a shot? Then you can use the money to buy yourself something else too!

I'm gonna go with BonBon.

[medpedspouse]

It is gold. I think it would be expensive to fix since its "braided" in some sense, and broke in the middle. It seems very labor intensive, and maybe impossible?? Plus, all of our local jewelers here are very "exclusive" and expensive to begin with.

I really would like something that I can wear all the time (including shower and bed).

I'd still take it to the jewelry shop - not the kind that are chains but the locally owned. If they can't fix it, you can at least "trade in" the gold for something else. Our locally owned jewelry stores will take your old gold pieces and give you a credit towards a purchase in store. A friend has done this several times and has a great relationship with the jeweler.

[MrsK]

Something like this is very wearable for day to day and should be less than $200 http://www.jared.com/product1%7C1045...64.19797.19867

This is nice too but I'd make sure the loop holding the charm was soddered. http://www.jared.com/product1%7C1045...64.19797.19867

I've been wearing a bangle like this one (http://iraqchuc.info/14k-white-gold-...r-quality.html) lately and I've found it to be very mom-friendly. It has a very secure lock and there are no links to break if the kids pull on it. Since the stones are chanel-set, I don't have to worry about them falling out or snagging things on the prongs. (I assure you that I did not pay $1k for mine. My mother is in the jewelry business and I got mine ages ago when gold was low.)

I also have found my grandmother's silver bangles are easy to wear for every day. This one is similar: http://www.jared.com/product1%7C1045...64.19797.19867. However, note that a wider silver bangle like this is likely hollow and could dent if handled roughly. If you have small hands like I do, you may also have difficulty finding bangles that don't fall off. Something like this may be more durable: http://www.jared.com/product1%7C1045...64.19797.19867