Abstract: A holding device for use with body adornments such as necklaces, bracelets, anklets, waist chains and the like so that the body adornment may be held in place on a wearer's body to prevent the body adornment from becoming displaced thereby maintaining proper orientation of the body adornment on the wearer's body. The holding device further allows the wearer to easily and readily adjust the effective length of the body adornment. The holding device utilizes removably replaceable adhesive that affixes the body adornment to a wearer's skin or clothing, the adhesive being of the type suitable for energetic activity as well as humid conditions. Also disclosed is a method for attaching a body adornment to the wearer's body or clothing.