I think that's right... in general the Troll beads don't fit over the Pandora threads, but there are about 20 beads that do (remember reading that somewhere). However, all Pandora's fit on Troll.
Pandora Bracelets anyone?
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Oooohh, I just found this thread and am so glad I did! I started my Pandora Bracelet around 3 years ago and had sooo much fun adding the beads that my family would buy for me for special occasions. I am going to dig it out of my jewelry drawer and start wearing it again!! Thanks for starting this great thread!! 
My bracelets are all Trollbeads so I can buy both Trollbeads AND Pandora beads. The Pandora bracelet chain is a bit thicker than the TrollB and they do have 3 colors: silver, oxidized silver and gold. TrollB has silver and gold. There are currently 23 TrollB that have holes large enough to go over the threaded sections of the Pandora bracelet, but ALL of the Pandoras fit on a TrollB chain.
Keep in mind that TrollB contains a HUGE selection of Murano glass beads. Pandora's selection is minimal. They focus more on sparkly CZs and mixed gold/silver than does TrollB. That is why I chose a TrollB chain so I could take advantage of them all!
Also....TrollB has many different style clasps to chose from, including ones with pearls, dichroic glass, fish, etc.
So much to choose from!
I personally recommend buying a trollbead bracelet adn then mixing and matching beads from each line. I've done all trollbeads and purchased beads from other makers to go with my different themes (my winter bracelet has pine trees from another maker). My sister in law just traded in her pandora bracelet for a trolblead bracelet so she can mix trollbeads glass beads (so much nicer than any other company) and her sivler and gold Pandora beads. Plus the lock system is so much better on the troll bracelet and they offer tons of very unique locks which is great too.
Actually, that is my first and favorite glass bead. I think is just glows. Plus they go with everything and look amazing with so many colors. To each her own though, there are tons of beads that sell like crazy they don't do anything for me. I ahve tons of one of a kind armadillo beads but I don't like the plain ones....go figure.
Lund Trading, the US rep for Trollbeads, recommends:
http://www.trollbead-charms.com/
http://elisailana.com/content/categ.../205100807034114608/site_id/1/category_id/132
http://www.scandihoovians.com/trollbeads.html
OOOOhhhh that is so pretty!!! I love blues and greens. I started a bracelet to remind me of my son which was in blues and greens but then I got all distracted, sold all of the beads on eBay and bought the anniversary bracelet. It's on the way. I have some beads that I saved to add to it and I am so excited I can't wait until it arrives. Funny, I have an LV bag and accessories on it's way for my Christmas present but not nearly as excited as I am over the bracelet.................I guess Trollbeads are my real obsession. Your bracelet is just wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
I would stick with scandihoovians. I am not a fan of elisa ilana and do not ever buy from trollbeadsgallery either. I have had terrible experiences with her and know others who have too. Just horrible. Nightmare....can you tell I wasn't happy? Scandihoovians is a great store with two locations and they are very good as far as customer service and exchanges too. Watch out on eBay!!! You can find some great deals but feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions with regard to sellers there, I know who sells authentic and who doesn't. There are also some amazing sellers who sell beautiful beads from no-name and indy designers. A nice place to look for unique Troll and Pandora type glass beads is ETSY. Have fun!
Here's a picture of my new bracelet. It is one that I made to wear when I wear blue. I'm a big fan of glass beads and decided to use Pandora's newest blue glass beads on this bracelet.
This bracelet would be great in purple (another favorite of mine!), too. Just replace the blue Murano glass and blue Trinity spacers with the same beads in purple for a different color!
This bracelet would be great in purple (another favorite of mine!), too. Just replace the blue Murano glass and blue Trinity spacers with the same beads in purple for a different color!
Beautiful, Pat! I do like the repetitive use of beads to give a more professional look. I don't seem to have the discipline to buy the same one over and over since there is so much to choose from! But it really is a wonderful look.
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