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Paperclip Chain Bracelet

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Los Angeles · Atelier

The Atelier Stands Behind Every Piece

A commission, not a checkout.

Every piece is created at our Los Angeles bench. Hand-finished, signed, and traced. Made for you, by name.

2-4 weeks, hand-finished
LA atelier care, every piece
1:1 concierge, on call

Hand-finished, by name.

Every commission is created at our Los Angeles bench by the goldsmith herself. Yours is ready in 2 to 4 weeks, signed and traced.

Atelier care.

Ilene Joy stands behind every piece we make. Should your jewelry ever need to be reviewed, adjusted, or cared for, the atelier is here to help.

One conversation away.

A second opinion before you commit. Have a sizing question, a sourcing thought, or an unusual idea? Speak with the concierge before you order.

We don’t pack pieces. We finish them. Then we send them home.

In your package

i The hand-finished commission
ii Luxuriously packaged presentation
iii Care kit (cloth & pouch)
iv Provenance card, signed
v Insured, signature shipping

From screen to collarbone

  1. I You create Today
  2. II Piece created and stones set Week 1
  3. III Hand-finished & polished Weeks 2–3
  4. IV Yours, signed Week 4
Details and questions

Paperclip Chain Bracelet: price, gold and how it is made

The Paperclip Chain Bracelet by Ilene Joy is a charm bracelet you design yourself in solid 14k or 18k gold (yellow, rose or white): choose the gold, the link size and the wrist size, add charms and medallions, and see it on a model before it is made to order in Los Angeles. The bracelet is $499 to $5,477 before charms, which are priced separately.

Design it and see it on before we make it: How Design your own works

About the Paperclip Chain Bracelet

The Paperclip Chain in solid gold, handmade to order. Available in Standard and Jumbo link scales, in 14K and 18K.

At a glance

Price
$499 to $5,477 (USD) for the bracelet, depending on gold and link size. Charms and medallions are priced separately; the builder shows the total as you design.
Gold and sizes
Solid 14k or 18k gold (yellow, rose or white); Petite, Standard or Jumbo links; wrist sizes Small (6–6.5 in), Medium (6.5–7 in), Large (7–7.5 in) and X-Large (7.5–8 in).
Made to order
Made in our Los Angeles atelier after you order, typically ready in 2 to 4 weeks.
Shipping
Domestic shipping is complimentary and fully insured.
Returns
The Paperclip Chain Bracelet is a custom piece, made for you after you order. Under our refund policy, custom pieces are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Read the full refund policy.
The Atelier
Ilene Joy is a Los Angeles fine jewelry Atelier, founded in 1996; every piece is handcrafted in Los Angeles.

Questions

How much is the Paperclip Chain Bracelet?

The bracelet is $499 to $5,477 (USD), depending on gold and link size. Charms and medallions are priced separately, and the builder shows the total as you design.

Which gold and sizes can I choose?

Solid 14k or 18k gold (yellow, rose or white); Petite, Standard or Jumbo links; wrist sizes Small (6–6.5 in), Medium (6.5–7 in), Large (7–7.5 in) and X-Large (7.5–8 in).

How long does it take, and how is it shipped?

It is made to order in our Los Angeles atelier and is typically ready in 2 to 4 weeks. Domestic shipping is complimentary and fully insured.

Can I see it before it is made?

Yes. Design it and see it on before we make it: in the builder you place each charm on the chain, then switch to On model to see the chain and charms you chose shown on a model before it is made (a close visual guide; every detail is confirmed with you after you order). The price updates with every change.

What is the return policy?

The Paperclip Chain Bracelet is a custom piece, made for you after you order. Under our refund policy, custom pieces are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Read the full refund policy.

Who makes it?

Ilene Joy is a Los Angeles fine jewelry Atelier, founded in 1996; every piece is handcrafted in Los Angeles.

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