the PANDORA bracelet thread

[Geddes]

I thought it was a 'lucky dip after purchase' type promotion... Spend over 'x' amount the. Pick a drawer and see if anything in it x

This is the email i received...

*To celebrate the exciting opening of our New Flagship Store, we are offering you the chance to WIN your choice of PANDORA jewellery worth £1000. Click here to enter.

On Thursday 5th September, be one of the first 75 people to visit our new store and you will receive a Golden Ticket! Any Golden Ticket holders who make a purchase before 12pm will receive a complimentary 14ct gold charm worth £269!

Our famous Jewellery Tower will also be in store with jewellery worth £15,000 up for grabs when you spend £75 or more.

PANDORA Flagship, 465 Oxford Street, London, W1C 2DZ (nearest station is Marble Arch).

If you're attending the Flagship Store launch day, tweet us using #PANDORAflagship and we will retweet!*

So no, you just have to be one of the first 75 people in the store. I can see the queue now...............not literally

 

[elbow]

Rue La La had a Pandora sale going on and a teal/minty Murano caught my eye, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend $20 on it. I couldn't tell if it was more teal or mint, and didn't want to take a risk. It sat in my cart for a day. This morning I received an email from Rue La La offering me a $30 credit to make a purchase, since I signed up for an account at the beginning of summer but had yet to buy anything. Lucky! I bought the Murano and didn't even have to pay shipping!

 

[hazelarceo]

Hate waiting for items to arrive too! Did it arrive today?



Oh that is a good promotion. Jealous that you guys have it



Lovely! Don't recognise the pink charm on the left. Which one is that?

Thank you. The "pink" charms from the leftmost are the purple glass swirl, the bouquet charm and the red poppy flower charm. 😉😉😉

 

[hazelarceo]

Lovely bracelet and I see its nicely balanced either side......another one with OcD

Thanks dear. Oh yeah! OCD attacks!!! I wanted it balanced on both sides. 😜

Really pretty bracelet.

Thanks a lot Tabitha. ☺☺☺

 

[Geddes]

Unforgettable moments has the silver oxidised bracelet back in an 18cm size. I just ordered one which isnt helping my decision on keeping my birds and branches as i do want the new autumn collection on an oxidised bracelet, just not sure about this charm..............oi schmoi wot to do eh ?

 

[dinamit]

Unforgettable moments has the silver oxidised bracelet back in an 18cm size. I just ordered one which isnt helping my decision on keeping my birds and branches as i do want the new autumn collection on an oxidised bracelet, just not sure about this charm..............oi schmoi wot to do eh ?

Ha ha, I just ordered an oxidised too...What to do on hols when feeling poorly? Shop for Pandora as compensation

I was a bit naughty and got some gold spacers too but at a really good deal. Something to help with post hols blues as they'll be waiting in my office

Got the new autumn collection leaves charm here, the one with touches of gold, but even though it's lovely I am not sure I love it...might have to go back.

Arghh, I am totally hooked on this forum and Pandora! I never planned to spend so much money. It all started so innocently with the bangle and a couple of charms and now, just a month later I spent a small fortune. Had someone asked me to put that much down in the beginning I would have never done it, but the addictive nature of the brand is part lovely, part pure evil . It got to the stage that I actually go to bed too late as too busy researching all things Pandora. Why is it so hard to exercise self control where Pandora is concerned, or is it just me??

Rant over.

 

[dinamit]

Lovely bracelets, bangles and new additions ladies! It's been a few days so too many posts to catch up! Love the new greens and especially the dangly charm. Glad I have a fellow bangle sister too

Talking of that, how scratched is your jewellery? Do your bracelets/bangles/charms get thrashed about a lot? I am asking cos something has happened to my bangle and it has become really lacklustre. Really disappointed as I had it a month!

I scratched it accidentally, if you remember, but left for hols with a pretty shiny bangle. Been really careful with it here. I take it off as soon as I get back in, put on it the morning and only whilst out and about in the city. It had no contact with any creams, pool water etc. when I wash my hands, I always roll it up my arm.

I tried the polishing cloth, I tried washing it with a touch of washing up liquid as recommended to no avail. It just looks worn and if I may say so, cheap. Perhaps it lost its lustre from the 7 charms moving about and causing tiny scratches. Does this happen on the snake bracelet?

Do you think it's worth trying to get it swapped under the 1 year warranty or will I be laughed out of the store? I am getting a feeling that Pandora CS isn't great.

 

[Geddes]

Ha ha, I just ordered an oxidised too...What to do on hols when feeling poorly? Shop for Pandora as compensation

I was a bit naughty and got some gold spacers too but at a really good deal. Something to help with post hols blues as they'll be waiting in my office

Got the new autumn collection leaves charm here, the one with touches of gold, but even though it's lovely I am not sure I love it...might have to go back.

Arghh, I am totally hooked on this forum and Pandora! I never planned to spend so much money. It all started so innocently with the bangle and a couple of charms and now, just a month later I spent a small fortune. Had someone asked me to put that much down in the beginning I would have never done it, but the addictive nature of the brand is part lovely, part pure evil . It got to the stage that I actually go to bed too late as too busy researching all things Pandora. Why is it so hard to exercise self control where Pandora is concerned, or is it just me??

Rant over.

Its been keeping me awake wondering what to do about one of my charms as it is a bit blingy for me but will work really well with the murenos. I like your leaves one but not good with dangly charms.

My plan is

Oxidised bracelet
Fairy Pixie
Green Mureno
Birds and Branches
Green Mureno
Hedgehog

Not sure about clips though.

Its the birds one that is bothering me. It looks pretty but...........i need an alternative for the center.

I am the same as you with Pandora, it was the least liked on my list along with Tiffany and Cartier jewellery and Chanel bags im hoping my dislikes dont change anymore ! Bags have been my thing and my last *maybe* was going to be an Anya Hindmarch Maxi Zip but i thought * no i cant be bothered to pay that sort of money anymore*..........nearly two bracelets later .............


Edit....

Hope your not to poorly, you picked a good week to be ill though

 

[NorthShoreRPh]

Rue La La had a Pandora sale going on and a teal/minty Murano caught my eye, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend $20 on it. I couldn't tell if it was more teal or mint, and didn't want to take a risk. It sat in my cart for a day. This morning I received an email from Rue La La offering me a $30 credit to make a purchase, since I signed up for an account at the beginning of summer but had yet to buy anything. Lucky! I bought the Murano and didn't even have to pay shipping!

I only wish to be so lucky!! Congrats and hope you like the color!

Ha ha, I just ordered an oxidised too...What to do on hols when feeling poorly? Shop for Pandora as compensation

I was a bit naughty and got some gold spacers too but at a really good deal. Something to help with post hols blues as they'll be waiting in my office

Got the new autumn collection leaves charm here, the one with touches of gold, but even though it's lovely I am not sure I love it...might have to go back.

Arghh, I am totally hooked on this forum and Pandora! I never planned to spend so much money. It all started so innocently with the bangle and a couple of charms and now, just a month later I spent a small fortune. Had someone asked me to put that much down in the beginning I would have never done it, but the addictive nature of the brand is part lovely, part pure evil . It got to the stage that I actually go to bed too late as too busy researching all things Pandora. Why is it so hard to exercise self control where Pandora is concerned, or is it just me??

Rant over.

Yes, that's how it starts....a little here, a little there, lol!!! Wait until you take the Pandora catalog to bed with you instead of a good book, then you've really gone over the edge. It's not just you, there are many of us out here.....probably worse than you, lol!!!

Lovely bracelets, bangles and new additions ladies! It's been a few days so too many posts to catch up! Love the new greens and especially the dangly charm. Glad I have a fellow bangle sister too

Talking of that, how scratched is your jewellery? Do your bracelets/bangles/charms get thrashed about a lot? I am asking cos something has happened to my bangle and it has become really lacklustre. Really disappointed as I had it a month!

I scratched it accidentally, if you remember, but left for hols with a pretty shiny bangle. Been really careful with it here. I take it off as soon as I get back in, put on it the morning and only whilst out and about in the city. It had no contact with any creams, pool water etc. when I wash my hands, I always roll it up my arm.

I tried the polishing cloth, I tried washing it with a touch of washing up liquid as recommended to no avail. It just looks worn and if I may say so, cheap. Perhaps it lost its lustre from the 7 charms moving about and causing tiny scratches. Does this happen on the snake bracelet?

Do you think it's worth trying to get it swapped under the 1 year warranty or will I be laughed out of the store? I am getting a feeling that Pandora CS isn't great.

I think customer service depends on the store you buy from.....have heard some great stories AND some horror stories.

 

[daisyw]

Lovely bracelets, bangles and new additions ladies! It's been a few days so too many posts to catch up! Love the new greens and especially the dangly charm. Glad I have a fellow bangle sister too

Talking of that, how scratched is your jewellery? Do your bracelets/bangles/charms get thrashed about a lot? I am asking cos something has happened to my bangle and it has become really lacklustre. Really disappointed as I had it a month!

I scratched it accidentally, if you remember, but left for hols with a pretty shiny bangle. Been really careful with it here. I take it off as soon as I get back in, put on it the morning and only whilst out and about in the city. It had no contact with any creams, pool water etc. when I wash my hands, I always roll it up my arm.

I tried the polishing cloth, I tried washing it with a touch of washing up liquid as recommended to no avail. It just looks worn and if I may say so, cheap. Perhaps it lost its lustre from the 7 charms moving about and causing tiny scratches. Does this happen on the snake bracelet?

Do you think it's worth trying to get it swapped under the 1 year warranty or will I be laughed out of the store? I am getting a feeling that Pandora CS isn't great.

Having charms on the bangle will scratch it. I've heard this a lot, and even the ladies in my nearest shop say it is very easily scratched. It doesn't happen with the original bracelet, it's just to do with the smooth super shiny finish on the bangle.
You could try to exchange, although I'm not sure if they will let you. I would exchange for a bracelet rather than a bangle though, as the bangles will all scratch.

 

[frzsri]

I don't think I'll put any charms on there though. Don't tempt me with the pendant I've just spent £160+ on two more charms... Maybe next week

I'm waiting for the statement before spending on my next round of Pandora goodies

No lariat today

Aww, did it arrive today? I'm waiting for my Perlen order but will probably be a few more days

Oh no....it will be worth the wait. My agenta bits came today, lovely packaging and a box for each item, needless to say they are staying....oops!

Ooohh pics pretty please

Rue La La had a Pandora sale going on and a teal/minty Murano caught my eye, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend $20 on it. I couldn't tell if it was more teal or mint, and didn't want to take a risk. It sat in my cart for a day. This morning I received an email from Rue La La offering me a $30 credit to make a purchase, since I signed up for an account at the beginning of summer but had yet to buy anything. Lucky! I bought the Murano and didn't even have to pay shipping!

Congrats for your score! Don't forget to post pics once you get it

 

[frzsri]

Thank you. The "pink" charms from the leftmost are the purple glass swirl, the bouquet charm and the red poppy flower charm. 😉😉😉

It's the bouquet charm that I didn't recognise, must be the angle.

Ha ha, I just ordered an oxidised too...What to do on hols when feeling poorly? Shop for Pandora as compensation

I was a bit naughty and got some gold spacers too but at a really good deal. Something to help with post hols blues as they'll be waiting in my office

Got the new autumn collection leaves charm here, the one with touches of gold, but even though it's lovely I am not sure I love it...might have to go back.

Yay, another oxy joins the gang. Gold spacers...sounds lovely, which ones did you get?
Pics please

Lovely bracelets, bangles and new additions ladies! It's been a few days so too many posts to catch up! Love the new greens and especially the dangly charm. Glad I have a fellow bangle sister too

Talking of that, how scratched is your jewellery? Do your bracelets/bangles/charms get thrashed about a lot? I am asking cos something has happened to my bangle and it has become really lacklustre. Really disappointed as I had it a month!

I scratched it accidentally, if you remember, but left for hols with a pretty shiny bangle. Been really careful with it here. I take it off as soon as I get back in, put on it the morning and only whilst out and about in the city. It had no contact with any creams, pool water etc. when I wash my hands, I always roll it up my arm.

I tried the polishing cloth, I tried washing it with a touch of washing up liquid as recommended to no avail. It just looks worn and if I may say so, cheap. Perhaps it lost its lustre from the 7 charms moving about and causing tiny scratches. Does this happen on the snake bracelet?

Do you think it's worth trying to get it swapped under the 1 year warranty or will I be laughed out of the store? I am getting a feeling that Pandora CS isn't great.

Having charms on the bangle will scratch it. I've heard this a lot, and even the ladies in my nearest shop say it is very easily scratched. It doesn't happen with the original bracelet, it's just to do with the smooth super shiny finish on the bangle.
You could try to exchange, although I'm not sure if they will let you. I would exchange for a bracelet rather than a bangle though, as the bangles will all scratch.

Oh no, just got a bangle few days ago
Is this a universal issue?? Anyone had the bangle for long enough to experience this?

 

[frzsri]

Unforgettable moments has the silver oxidised bracelet back in an 18cm size. I just ordered one which isnt helping my decision on keeping my birds and branches as i do want the new autumn collection on an oxidised bracelet, just not sure about this charm..............oi schmoi wot to do eh ?

Oohh lovely, planning an oxy bracelet
Maybe wait till it arrives and try the charm on before deciding.

 

[hazelarceo]

It's the bouquet charm that I didn't recognise, must be the angle.



Yay, another oxy joins the gang. Gold spacers...sounds lovely, which ones did you get?
Pics please





Oh no, just got a bangle few days ago
Is this a universal issue?? Anyone had the bangle for long enough to experience this?

i always want to receive real bouquets on special occasions from DH but didn't like the thought that they wither later on. i think its a waste of money so I decided the bouquet charm would be perfect! it will stay as pretty forever.

 

[ilovemulberry73]

As promised another pic with my new added charms purchased from Bicester. Although recently discovered I could have purchased them a bit cheaper from U/M. Oh well...

Want to save for the gold seahorse next



My freebie black triple from the promotion with two of the new arrival charms. Love this



And lastly my daughters bracelet which I promised pics of. I bought her the bracelet for her 16th birthday with a couple of charms & it is now finally full. She's 19 now so has taken 3 years which I believe it the way it should be done. Unlike my impatient self who has only been collecting for a month