the PANDORA bracelet thread
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Haven't got anything from the new collection...BUT
my last purchase from U/M sale arrived today!!
I don't have any dangle charms because I wasn't sure if it would suit my bracelet but couldn't resist the price and I'm glad I didn't because it looks perfect, if I do say so myself
Sorry the pics aren't great, the light is poor this time of day.
It looks amazing!!! I love dangle charms myself I already have 4 but want another one!
Back home now from my trip to Bicester. They didn't have too many gold charms to choose from so a little disappointed as was hoping to add another gold one to my bracelet. They did have the gold Rhodolite with the pinky/red stones in for £96 which I thought was really good but wouldn't have gone with my theme. They also had some gold muranos in different colours (no black or white ones though) which were only £64! (instead of £150) & also a cute gold loveheart spacer for I think £74. They also have the gold breast cancer one but I didn't ask the price of that one.
They had the silver heart with the blue stone (royal wedding one), the hooped pattern with 14k gold and Paraiba Topaz (like the one on my bracelet) for £78. I did make two purchases
Silver and Blue Topaz Cabochon Charm 790538BTP
&
Silver and Teal Topaz Dangle Daisy Charm 790386TPP
Will add pics tomorrow but if you google description you will be able to see pics. Both of these were £39 each.
Show us some pics!
My crown charm from UM and my open works from York which my friend treated me to half of the cost for.
This looks really good! So nice of your friend to treat u half of the cost !!
You must post pics of your bracelet with the new charms on.
Love it xoxo
So I went a bit mad with the promo, I got the double leather triple woven but I don't like the way the charms drop to the bottom of it, perhaps the medium was a bit too big for me.
I definitely need 2 muranos to go in the last two thirds to balance it out, but if I do think they should all be the same spotty ones. But I really do like the open work charms too.
This is where I am today
This is me being cheeky and borrowing my daughters charms to give me an idea of a full bracelet
I must say I thought those people that completed their bracelets within a few weeks were crazy......guess I'm one of those people now.
I'm just waiting for my goodies to arrive from Argenta, but think I wan the single leather bracelet now. Also I really do like the new seasons charms.
Oh and just manage to buy a fake on evilbay.........argh!
Jealous of your promotion! Congrats! It looks amazing. Did you actually complete ur bracelet in a few weeks? I got mine a few weeks ago and it s half full.
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My updated bracelet:
The arrangement isn't perfect yet it looks kind of messy .. Still thinking of how to put it together.
I got the two toned cross dangle charm and the raised flower two toned w pink zirconia.
Wow, lovely! Love the last shot especially. The two charms that you got from UM look great. I normally like more symmetrical bracelets but love yours as the colour theme and the touches of gold bind it all together + all the nice charms.
Where did you get the other charms? Is it from your local stores? Must have been so much fun!
If I pick up a couple of charms from the new collection tomorrow, I will have a half full bangle but what I really want is a bracelet because I never planned for a full bangle. I will most likely transfer some of the charms to a bracelet once I get one.
What size is yours? It sits very nicely on your wrist. I am somewhere between an 18 and a 19 and not sure which way to go?..
P.S. love your ring! Tell us about it...
It looks amazing!!! I love dangle charms myself I already have 4 but want another one!
Show us some pics!
This looks really good! So nice of your friend to treat u half of the cost !!
Love it xoxo
Jealous of your promotion! Congrats! It looks amazing. Did you actually complete ur bracelet in a few weeks? I got mine a few weeks ago and it s half full.
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My updated bracelet:
The arrangement isn't perfect yet it looks kind of messy .. Still thinking of how to put it together.
I got the two toned cross dangle charm and the raised flower two toned w pink zirconia.
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Love it!
You definietly made the right choice with the two charms. The raised flower is so pretty. Are you done now or tempted for a couple of gold spacers?
Wow, lovely! Love the last shot especially. The two charms that you got from UM look great. I normally like more symmetrical bracelets but love yours as the colour theme and the touches of gold bind it all together + all the nice charms.
Where did you get the other charms? Is it from your local stores? Must have been so much fun!
If I pick up a couple of charms from the new collection tomorrow, I will have a half full bangle but what I really want is a bracelet because I never planned for a full bangle. I will most likely transfer some of the charms to a bracelet once I get one.
What size is yours? It sits very nicely on your wrist. I am somewhere between an 18 and a 19 and not sure which way to go?..
P.S. love your ring! Tell us about it...
What size is your wrist? Add 3 cm and it will be perfect. Also do you prefer a bracelet with or without muranos. Without knowing your wrist size, I would probs suggest 18cm if you don't go for the muranos and 19cm if you do.
What size is your wrist? Add 3 cm and it will be perfect. Also do you prefer a bracelet with or without muranos. Without knowing your wrist size, I would probs suggest 18cm if you don't go for the muranos and 19cm if you do.
Hi Tabitha, my wrist is 15.5
So ideally I need an 18.5cm. Most SAs suggest the 18. I was initially drwn to the 19 but then got scared off with the whole 1cm streching business as it would be way too loose in that case.
Hi Tabitha, my wrist is 15.5
So ideally I need an 18.5cm. Most SAs suggest the 18. I was initially drwn to the 19 but then got scared off with the whole 1cm streching business as it would be way too loose in that case.
If i pull the tape measure firm my wrist is 15.5 and loosely its 16 and i have an 18 bracelet and no muranos yet
Size small in leather is plenty roomy too.
What size is your wrist? Add 3 cm and it will be perfect. Also do you prefer a bracelet with or without muranos. Without knowing your wrist size, I would probs suggest 18cm if you don't go for the muranos and 19cm if you do.
My wrist size is the same 15.5cm and I wear a 19cm. I have 3 muranos on though. It's the perfect size for me. It rolls down my arm a little.
Hi Tabitha, my wrist is 15.5
So ideally I need an 18.5cm. Most SAs suggest the 18. I was initially drwn to the 19 but then got scared off with the whole 1cm streching business as it would be way too loose in that case.
My bracelets have not stretched at all, not even a tiny bit. I have had my bracelets for several years now. I have two 19cms.
So, I'm torn ladies....I have been wanting 2 clips for my silver bracelet for quite some time. Even though I've had it for about 9 months now, I never did get any clips since I wasn't overly fond of any of them, plus I was worried about using up the space on my bracelet for just a "generic" charm and waiting to see how many meaningful charms I added.
That was until the globe clip just came out! Love it!!
So my decision is over whether to wait for the promotion at the end of the month or just buy them now. I really don't see a "need" or have an idea for another bracelet as I have no idea what I would do with it. Plus, it would be an extra ~$45 to get another charm and bracelet that would just sit in my jewelry box rather than just buying the clips themselves.
So for everyone that has always gotten the free bracelets at the promotions...do you always have an idea on what you want to do with them? Have you ever taken advantage of the deal and just had the bracelet sit for a future idea? It is certainly a good deal to get the bracelet for free, but also seems like a waste of money to spend over $100 when I can get my 2 clips for cheaper.
Thoughts??
That was until the globe clip just came out! Love it!!
So my decision is over whether to wait for the promotion at the end of the month or just buy them now. I really don't see a "need" or have an idea for another bracelet as I have no idea what I would do with it. Plus, it would be an extra ~$45 to get another charm and bracelet that would just sit in my jewelry box rather than just buying the clips themselves.
So for everyone that has always gotten the free bracelets at the promotions...do you always have an idea on what you want to do with them? Have you ever taken advantage of the deal and just had the bracelet sit for a future idea? It is certainly a good deal to get the bracelet for free, but also seems like a waste of money to spend over $100 when I can get my 2 clips for cheaper.
Thoughts??
So, I'm torn ladies....I have been wanting 2 clips for my silver bracelet for quite some time. Even though I've had it for about 9 months now, I never did get any clips since I wasn't overly fond of any of them, plus I was worried about using up the space on my bracelet for just a "generic" charm and waiting to see how many meaningful charms I added.
That was until the globe clip just came out! Love it!!
So my decision is over whether to wait for the promotion at the end of the month or just buy them now. I really don't see a "need" or have an idea for another bracelet as I have no idea what I would do with it. Plus, it would be an extra ~$45 to get another charm and bracelet that would just sit in my jewelry box rather than just buying the clips themselves.
So for everyone that has always gotten the free bracelets at the promotions...do you always have an idea on what you want to do with them? Have you ever taken advantage of the deal and just had the bracelet sit for a future idea? It is certainly a good deal to get the bracelet for free, but also seems like a waste of money to spend over $100 when I can get my 2 clips for cheaper.
Thoughts??
Hi! It sounds to me that you are talking yourself out of the promotion. I think unless you actually want the free bracelet (which you have said you don't), or want it to give away as a gift for someone else, I suggest you buy your two clips now, instead of spending an extra 45 for the free bracelet. If you did get the free bracelet, you could spend the extra 45 that you would have to fork out on a charm for the free bracelet, if it is to give away as a gift for someone. Is it a free silver or leather bracelet?
Hi! It sounds to me that you are talking yourself out of the promotion. I think unless you actually want the free bracelet (which you have said you don't), or want it to give away as a gift for someone else, I suggest you buy your two clips now, instead of spending an extra 45 for the free bracelet. If you did get the free bracelet, you could spend the extra 45 that you would have to fork out on a charm for the free bracelet, if it is to give away as a gift for someone. Is it a free silver or leather bracelet?
Thanks Tabitha...the US is having the free silver bracelet promo from 9/19-9/22. So it certainly is a good value ($65 free) but to get that promo I would have to buy another charm in addition to my 2 clips to make it up to $100 and there is really nothing else that I have my eye on at this time. While it's hard to give up a free silver bracelet, I'm not sure its worth spending the extra $$ either to get it.
My Lou! You have been busy! When did all these charms happen?
Love your bracelet as is, and also the version with your daughters charms - it is so nicely balanced. What is the Murano at the front? Is it clear? Maybe I am blind tonight - couldnt tell KBP's charm either...I never really wanted muranos until I saw yours...
What do you have coming from Argento?
P.S. sorry about the fakey...you live n learn. Can you return?
Thanks so much, I'm thinking the sooner I can't complete it, the sooner my life can return to norm.......
The murano was from Unforgetable Moments, a real bargain at £17.50 I thought. I wasn't sure about a spotty one, but it kind of blends in quite nicely. It's kind of clear, but not quite, I'd say if you were describing a pair of tights, its barely black 15 denier.......told you my head was messed up
The new additions were from Thursday, but I think I will take them back and exchange them for the new collection. I sold the triple leather on evilbay as it was hanging right and popped into Kingston today and chose the double leather woven and got two harlequins and one black faceted, exchanged the shell for the small openwork necklace pendant. DH has bought me this for my birthday in a few weeks.
Tomorrow I'm going back to change some of these charms for the Pixi (thanks to Geddes) the theatre mask and the openwork leaves.
CAVEAT........this is what I'm thinking today and is subject to change
The Argenta items are going straight back, I ordered the two tone jewellery box and the Bird cage, love them both but not think they will look right on my main bracelet and the triple leather just didnt hang right.
The fake, yep offered a full refund ta, it's weird the seller had loads of positive feedback for pandora items, didn't use stock pics, clearly many people don't know what a fake looks like. I have to say it was a very good copy, the hallmarks were in the right place, but the facets were slightly wonky.
It looks amazing!!! I love dangle charms myself I already have 4 but want another one!
Show us some pics!
This looks really good! So nice of your friend to treat u half of the cost !!
Love it xoxo
Jealous of your promotion! Congrats! It looks amazing. Did you actually complete ur bracelet in a few weeks? I got mine a few weeks ago and it s half full.
******
My updated bracelet:
The arrangement isn't perfect yet it looks kind of messy .. Still thinking of how to put it together.
I got the two toned cross dangle charm and the raised flower two toned w pink zirconia.
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Very very pretty and what smooth young hands you have.....oh to be young again.
I think i Have room for 6 or 7 more charms, it's been about 3 weeks now, gone a bit crazy as it is addictive. I was going to buy myself one or two charms a month, but that didnt last for long. I was fortunate enough to have had my gas and electric meter read for the first time in 3 years and have been paying far too much each month so I got a hefty refund a few weeks ago, so decided to treat myself.
I'm still in two minds about a full bracelet which is why I out my daughters on there to get a feel for it. I want to wear it to work, but think it will be a pain with charms underneath hitting the desk as I type or write notes etc., I had this problem with my links sweetie bracelet so it hardly gets worn now.
I do like the string bracelet and think its quite good value.
I do love looking at everyone else's bracelets.
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