the PANDORA Thread

[gabylovepandora]

I've found if you let 8 or 9 charms roll around on the chain for a while it helps relax the links so it becomes about 1/2 cm larger. All my bracelets are 17.5 but if I hold them up against one another they are all different lengths.


When I wear my bracelets I like them to stay on my wrist just resting above the lowest thumb joint when my hand is down at my side. I don't like it if they are big enough to roll off my wrist without undoing them. It becomes a personal preference. I went with Pandora's suggested size for my wrist and I am very happy with it.

thanks for your response,
i think i took the good size but i always have doubt so...i dont like to wear my bracelet too loose so i think it will be ok,

do you think is it ok to put all the charm in the middle section or is it better to mix it in the three sections??

 

[givemegold]

So I went to the jewelry story today to use my Christmas Pandora gift card from my brother and I have never been so indecisive in my life! I usually go knowing exactly what bead I want, but this time was different. The gift card was burning a hole in my pocket, but I wasn't actually "building" a bracelet at the moment. (I think that was my problem…)

I initially got the castle and the peacock. I left the store, moved on to the next stop, took a moment and put my beads on. Then, as I was trying on some clothes, I realized that I didn't like my choices at all! I went back to the jewelry store and picked out the carousel instead of the castle. I was still not quite happy with the combo, so I scrapped it all! I ended up with the silver rope with gold accents and the green pave lights bead. It took me nearly an hour to choose. I felt so silly. I was really sorry for the sales associate. He took it all in stride and was very helpful. I was so glad that the store had no other customers. I'm such a dork.

 

[Psychspirit]

So I went to the jewelry story today to use my Christmas Pandora gift card from my brother and I have never been so indecisive in my life! I usually go knowing exactly what bead I want, but this time was different. The gift card was burning a hole in my pocket, but I wasn't actually "building" a bracelet at the moment. (I think that was my problem…)



I initially got the castle and the peacock. I left the store, moved on to the next stop, took a moment and put my beads on. Then, as I was trying on some clothes, I realized that I didn't like my choices at all! I went back to the jewelry store and picked out the carousel instead of the castle. I was still not quite happy with the combo, so I scrapped it all! I ended up with the silver rope with gold accents and the green pave lights bead. It took me nearly an hour to choose. I felt so silly. I was really sorry for the sales associate. He took it all in stride and was very helpful. I was so glad that the store had no other customers. I'm such a dork.

Welcome to my world. Lol

 

[BagLady14]

I bought the heart dangle today for my two tone Pandora & I got the boat anchor for Christmas. I don't want this to be full so I think this one is done... or maybe just one more?

 

[EmmyJanye]

Congratulations! I know that feeling as I felt very excited when my husband bought me a Pandora for Chritmas 2 years ago...Since then I've been actively working on how to develop my braclet and what theme I should have etc. So your fun only just started..Just enjoy..

I have been looking online at all the pandora charms and at completed bracelets to get some ideas. Still have not decided on what charm/s to get next there are so many lovely charms. I will have a few in mind when I go to my local pandora concept store next. But I have gotten my mother into the fun of pandora bracelets and my sister was given a pandora bracelet with a few charms on it as well. So I might buy a charm each for them and one for me, not sure though.

 

[Pomlover2586]

I went to my local store tonight and exchanged my "free" bracelet from the last promotion to a smaller size. I realized if I'm going to wear it on my right wrist I don't want it dangling as much as I like with my left wrist bracelets. Was very pleased with how nice the associates were- no grief given at all I ended up starting this bracelet with 2 Twinkle Twinkle clips, a Raindrop Safety chain, and a Folklore Murano. I plan to add two more Folklore Murano's to it as well as the Peacock and the Wise Owl.....but beyond that this bracelet is still a mystery- not doing my standard Disney theme with this one The unkown is killing me with anticipation!

 

[fuzzymummy]

thanks for your response,
i think i took the good size but i always have doubt so...i dont like to wear my bracelet too loose so i think it will be ok,

do you think is it ok to put all the charm in the middle section or is it better to mix it in the three sections??

I like full bracelets but I also like a bracelet that has charms just between the two threaded stations, maybe 3 or 5 since odd numbers make it easier to have one charm in the centre as the focal point. I use a slightly larger charm like the oxidized oval nostalgia charm with two sparkly charms on either side. I always use clips when I have charms showcased between the threaded stations. That way you can wear even 3 bracelets together without the added weight of full bracelets. If you like using charms only in the middle section it is a good idea to go with the sizing suggested by Pandora since your bracelet will be too big otherwise.


I think Pandora introduced the really big Murano beads to showcase one bead but I think they were too big and looked out of place on the metal bracelets but looked fine on the leather bracelets. I rarely buy bracelets, I wait until Pandora has a special promotion where you get a free bracelet; here in Ontario that is usually in May and September.

 

[GayleLV]

Here is my Pandora collection so far. I should be finishing the rope charm bracelet in a few weeks! Then I will be starting a two-tone rope one (silver cable and gold clasp) for a spring/summer memory bracelet with blues, whites, and golds. This current one one is fall/winter memory, it has a purple/green/red/silver theme. The bangle I think I wont fill 100%... maybe with like hearts and love and romantic marriage charms probably for a very personal piece

Please excuse the X-Acto knife cut marks from my art table, lol...

I designed on Pandora and it will eventually look like this (replacing bow w/ bible). Only a few more charms to get in fact! I hope I can fit all the charms and hope its safe cause I really don't like the look of safety chains =/

 

[armcandy3]

Hi ladies. Loved seeing all your photos. Received a few new pandora goodies for Xmas. This is my collection at present. Should be adding a safety chain next week sometime, might look at muranos too while I'm there (originally I didn't want them haha how fickle pandora can make you!) My plan was a pure two tone, but my mum keeps gifted me silver charms, haha, doesn't she realise I'm anal about matching & coordinating. At a later date I'll purchase another bracelet for a silver or silver + colour theme to move them too. I tried on the bangle last week and added that to my wish list too.

 

[@chikab]

Hello ladies, this is my first post on this forum, after many weeks when I read and watched your bracelets on the other thread. I have to say I like all of your bracelets/ bangles and somehow I was inspired by you. Please forgive my typo and language mistakes, I live in Eastern Europe, but I'm happy that I found this forum and I would like to share my acquisitions with you I started my bracelet on August 2013 and this is where I am now. Hopefully you will like it, because I know I enjoy it a lot!!!

 

[Tabitha14]

I bought the heart dangle today for my two tone Pandora & I got the boat anchor for Christmas. I don't want this to be full so I think this one is done... or maybe just one more?

Lovely bracelet. May I suggest that you even out your sections, perhaps three in each?

 

[Tabitha14]

thanks for your response,
i think i took the good size but i always have doubt so...i dont like to wear my bracelet too loose so i think it will be ok,

do you think is it ok to put all the charm in the middle section or is it better to mix it in the three sections??

I would personally go with an even section in each part. I think it looks nicer that way. However, you should go with what you like best.

 

[Tabitha14]

Hello ladies, this is my first post on this forum, after many weeks when I read and watched your bracelets on the other thread. I have to say I like all of your bracelets/ bangles and somehow I was inspired by you. Please forgive my typo and language mistakes, I live in Eastern Europe, but I'm happy that I found this forum and I would like to share my acquisitions with you I started my bracelet on August 2013 and this is where I am now. Hopefully you will like it, because I know I enjoy it a lot!!!

Lovely bracelet. However, why do you put a charm on each end after your safety chain?

 

[Tabitha14]

Hi ladies. Loved seeing all your photos. Received a few new pandora goodies for Xmas. This is my collection at present. Should be adding a safety chain next week sometime, might look at muranos too while I'm there (originally I didn't want them haha how fickle pandora can make you!) My plan was a pure two tone, but my mum keeps gifted me silver charms, haha, doesn't she realise I'm anal about matching & coordinating. At a later date I'll purchase another bracelet for a silver or silver + colour theme to move them too. I tried on the bangle last week and added that to my wish list too.
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You have a lovely collection there. What muranos are you after? I think they will look so pretty on.

 

[Tabitha14]

Here is my Pandora collection so far. I should be finishing the rope charm bracelet in a few weeks! Then I will be starting a two-tone rope one (silver cable and gold clasp) for a spring/summer memory bracelet with blues, whites, and golds. This current one one is fall/winter memory, it has a purple/green/red/silver theme. The bangle I think I wont fill 100%... maybe with like hearts and love and romantic marriage charms probably for a very personal piece

Please excuse the X-Acto knife cut marks from my art table, lol...

I designed on Pandora and it will eventually look like this (replacing bow w/ bible). Only a few more charms to get in fact! I hope I can fit all the charms and hope its safe cause I really don't like the look of safety chains =/

You have a really beautiful collection of jewellery there. I love your rings. Do you wear most of your items together?