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How to choose a permanent jewelry welder
Joule range, eye protection, training, warranty and returns, weight: the five checks that separate 15 welders and kits; prices dated November 13, 2026.
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Straight answers before you spend: what it costs to start, whether you need argon, which training counts, what insurance covers, and which welder fits.
Costs
How much does it cost to start a permanent jewelry business?
Kit, insurance, argon, chain: a start-up budget built from prices read on November 13, 2026, from $2,399 for a full kit, with every source linked.
Argon
Do you need argon for permanent jewelry?
Sunstone says argon makes a stronger weld; Everlinx says "Short answer: no" and cites a test. What each maker claims, what a tank costs, and how to decide.
Training
Permanent jewelry training and certification: what you get, and what it's worth
A certificate isn't a license. What Sunstone, Everlinx, LINKED and Pepetools teach, from a 30-minute Zoom to mentoring, and the kits that include it.
Insurance
Permanent jewelry insurance and waivers: what they cover, what they cost
One insurer's average quote is about $700 for general and professional liability; event cover is advertised from $49. What a waiver can't do.
Budget
Are cheap permanent jewelry welders worth it?
A $300 bench welder against $997, $1,249 and $1,499 machines: what the cheap one leaves out, what it costs to add back, and when it makes sense.