FASHIONABLY SAFE
BY OLIVIA ROHLING ILLUSTRATION BY CARLY HART
It is important to always be aware of what is going on when being out in public. Women specifically are always told to try to not walk home alone at night, to share their location with a trusted friend or family member, and so much more. Thankfully, there is an inconspicuous way women can feel safe walking alone at night and more: self-defense jewelry.
A relatively new fad, self-defense jewelry allows for versatility. It can be cute and discreet but also allows the person wearing it to feel safe and secure.
A popular item of self-defense jewelry is self-defense rings. These rings can be found on Amazon and Defenderring.com. They’re not only cute but also have a sharp point as the focal point instead of a gem. This point won’t cause serious damage if accidentally touched, but certainly can when it needs to when used with enough force.
A more common and even more inconspicuous item of self-defense jewelry is necklaces that track the wearer’s location and share it with people of the wearer’s choosing. These can be found on Amazon, Etsy, Walmart, and more. If one is wearing the necklace and is in need of help, most necklaces only require two taps on the charm that will notify loved ones of your choosing of your location via text. The wearer can also enable a 911 feature for the necklace if they feel that is also needed for them.
If one is more into wearing bracelets, Amazon sells a discreet pepper spray bracelet made of silicone. To the naked eye, it looks just like a normal silicone armband, which is perfect for remaining under the radar but still feeling safe.
If one is not into wearing jewelry at all, fear not, as Amazon sells hair clips that have a similar purpose. These hair clips are relatively small and have a sharp edge that can be used to cut through materials such as rope or seatbelts. These hairclips come in both black and silver and are made of high-quality stainless steel. Self-defense and keeping one’s hair out of their face aren’t the only uses of these hairclips. They can also be used as a flathead screwdriver and a ruler. Self defense jewelry is the perfect way to remain safe but also stylish.
