Pandora Bracelets anyone?

[ShelleyM]

Thanks for the advice, bagshopr. I love dogs, so that is probably what I will start off with.

 

[vickyprinzessin]

Here's my updated Pandora Bracelet (with two new Chamilia Beads on it, the camera and the "V").

 

[tiffanystar]

Hello I'm really enjoying looking at this thread and admiring all the beautiful bracelets. I have a lovelinks bracelet with a few charms (I think they are a bit cheaper in price), but am inspired to get a Pandora bracelet. My favorite charm is the wedding cake, which charm is your favorite?

 

[ford8161]

Ive been looking at the other people who make this style of bracelet (chamillia et al) and pandora does seem the superior product. The disney ones are cute, but I personally feel that chamillia in particular are aimed at a younger market. I havnt seen them in person, is the silver quality really bad, or are they good value for money?probebly already been answered here, but I am a bit thick, and cant remember what others have written!!!Just thoght I would voice my opinion, not that it is worth much, but the bf is fed up with me going on and on about pandora, so its great to have you guys out there who are as obsessed with them as me!!!!

 

[lilackatz]

Hi Just thought I'd post some pics of my bracelets. I started with a silver Pandora bracelet then went on to Troll bracelets. I have now gone back to the Pandora bracelts but unfortunately for my bank balance have got really hooked on the silver/gold ones. This is what I have so far. Tell me what you think??

 

[bagshopr]

Lila, I love your bracelets. The silver and gold mix is very elegant. I don't have any gold charms, the only gold I have is the little crown on my Queen Bee's head.
I too started out with Pandora and went to a Troll bracelet, but the beads are a mix of Troll, Pandora, Chamilia, and some from Etsy.

 

[katielady]

Ive been looking at the other people who make this style of bracelet (chamillia et al) and pandora does seem the superior product. The disney ones are cute, but I personally feel that chamillia in particular are aimed at a younger market. I havnt seen them in person, is the silver quality really bad, or are they good value for money?probebly already been answered here, but I am a bit thick, and cant remember what others have written!!!Just thoght I would voice my opinion, not that it is worth much, but the bf is fed up with me going on and on about pandora, so its great to have you guys out there who are as obsessed with them as me!!!!

I was wondering this too. I started out thinking I wanted Pandora, but I've seen some Chamillia beads that I really like, but I didn't know if it would look okay to have both on one bracelet. And my DH is tired of me talking about them too so I know what you mean, lol.

 

[ford8161]

lila, your braclets are stunning!!!it is obvious that you have put a lot of thought into the design, which always makes the designs more eyecatching. I have nearly finished my bracelet, in pinks and silver, cant afford the gold!!!!

 

[tiffanystar]

Hello Pandora fans!! I bought a Lovelinks bracelet (because I didn't know about Pandora at the time) and wonder will Pandora beads fit the Lovelinks bracelet or will Lovelinks beads fit a Pandora bracelet? I think the Pandora beads look very high quality but the only thing holding me back is the small range of glass beads (I like turquise colours). I would like to get Pandora beads (especially the princess & the pea) and be able to add some glass beads from another maker. I would be really grateful for your advice. Thanks

 

[pjaye]

Here is a link I found about bracelet/bead compatibilities. It looks like the lovelinks beads will fit on Pandora bracelets, but no the other way around.
I assume you are in Aus? There are some lampwork bead artists that make good quality beads that fit Pandora that have brighter colors. I have bought a few from nellie mae (I think it was at the start of this thread that she is mentioned) since I read about her beads here, I have bought several, including some turquoise blue ones that I love..
I'll have to take some photos and post them over the weekend.

 

[Snowqueen!]

Ive been looking at the other people who make this style of bracelet (chamillia et al) and pandora does seem the superior product. The disney ones are cute, but I personally feel that chamillia in particular are aimed at a younger market. I havnt seen them in person, is the silver quality really bad, or are they good value for money?probebly already been answered here, but I am a bit thick, and cant remember what others have written!!!Just thoght I would voice my opinion, not that it is worth much, but the bf is fed up with me going on and on about pandora, so its great to have you guys out there who are as obsessed with them as me!!!!

I wasn't happy with my Chamilia beads. I bought the one that looks like little commas with gold dots and the gold started wearing off. My queen bee and frog prince lost their black oxidation in spite of not being put in water or chemicals. Also, the silver and gold charms are a little smaller overall than the Pandora. I also purchased Eeyore, but he was so little he did not look good next to my Pandora beads. At least I had purchased them from a good seller who took several of the disappointing ones back.

I now only have the frog prince and Eeyore who I still love and the rest of my beads are Pandora. Their quality is amazing....

 

[bagshopr]

I think I have only one Chamilia bead on my bracelet, but it is the bead that gets more compliments than any other. It is a jeweled strawberry, and it's beautiful and sparkly.
I did find that Chamilia glass beads are smaller than Pandora and the others.

 

[bagshopr]

Oh, I forgot that my heart birthstone bead is Chamilia , and I also have the darling Happy Birthday cake. I have more Chamilia than I thought! Here they are:

 

[katielady]

I really like the designs of the Chamilia beads, they have more that I really like than Pandora, but I think it might bother me if they are smaller. Do you notice a big difference when the beads are on the bracelet?

 

[bagshopr]

The sterling Chamilia charms are the same size as other brands, but the glass ones are smaller. I can see the difference, and it did bother me because I am obsessive about things like that. For instance, I have to have my glass beads evenly spaced. And I group my sterling beads by category on the bracelet (holidays, fairy tales, animals, etc). If you are like me, then you will probably be upset by the difference in the size.