Haha no pretzel or wishbone on mine! Do have a plain "g" initial for my husband though!
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I had a kebab last night..... Oops! Lol
Gosh you ladies getting a bit hot under the collar this afternoon...puf!
Only joking, I totally agree. That is why I go for more abstract designs in Pandora, and have done quite well shopping from stores such as Jewel First etc. buying the older charms.
I work in marketing and these sorts of discussions are invaluable. Most companies monitor blogs and forums as it's free market research, so hopefully Pandora will take the hint!
I have recently started collecting Trollbeads (VERY early days - only got a bracelet and two beads) but Iam starting to find their beads more meaningful. I even found one to commemorate my father who recently passed away.
I hope pandora is stalking this thread they can see what we don't like and what is irritating us because at the moment they are alienating a load of ladies who preferred the classic designs that they were so good at doing instead pleasing the very young. It's almost like they are replicating the concept of fast fashion they want us to buy charms wear them for a season then replace with another the next season as though it's easily disposable that we will buy out of impulse like fast fashion. But at least in fast fashion the clothes are cheap, not meant to last. But pandora it's expensive i like to think it's a investment and that iam paying for quality and design. I work for a interior design company who's clients are mainly in the hotel/spa industry nothing exciting. It's creative job But like yourself have to stick to a brief , budget but we have have to also understand a lot about customers perceptions. Pandora take note: you need to understand your client base.
Bangle owners - How many charms do you have on yours? I have three on mine - one charm (black nautical pave), two clips (darker tone rock star - I believe that's what it's called). Would it be tacky to add two more (Pixie and shimmering blossom - black)? I'm wondering if this is an item (the bangle) where less is more. Would love your thoughts.
Umm I hope it's not tacky to have more than 3 charms as i have been wearing one that's full but no glass but When it's full to be honest can't tell it's a bangle And i wear another with 3 charms.
I love this idea!
- A moon charm
- A poodle charm. I'm very disappointed that there is a scottish terrier charm, but no poodle! I don't really like any of the dog charms. The new bone charm seems OK, but I would need to see it in real life.
- More country charms
- A train
- A superhero charm, or something equally as nerdy
I really don't like flower charms at all, and dislike this butterfly theme even more. It's really too bad that they chose to head in that direction.
I don't think it would be "tacky", I'm not sure the pixie would fit with the design though.. But I haven't seen those ones together so if you like the look go for it.
I've got my (few) two tone charms on mine (5) and the pandora clip that matches the bangle clasp.
I was wondering if Pandora reps might happen across our conversation...
You are so right about the seasonal/disposable idea! I've noticed that over the past year and I think it makes sense from a corporate mindset: create those gotta-have-it-now charms that don't translate to next season so consumers are "forced" to buy more to remain on trend! Very interesting.
I miss the abstract charms that were more open to personal interpretation, like Ebb and Flow. Remains one of my favorites. I got the old retired nautilus/shell to represent Carl Jung's conceptualization of consciousness. (I personally wish they'd come out with a Brain charm, but I understand this wouldn't necessarily translate well to jewelry lol!) I couldnt have made this personal connection with a cutesy, cartoony snail. Know what I mean?
I'd like more detailed, abstract, artsy, open to personal interpretation and emotional connection. I'm not personally connected to a salted pretzel.
I love this idea!
- A moon charm
- A poodle charm. I'm very disappointed that there is a scottish terrier charm, but no poodle! I don't really like any of the dog charms. The new bone charm seems OK, but I would need to see it in real life.
- More country charms
- A train
- A superhero charm, or something equally as nerdy
I really don't like flower charms at all, and dislike this butterfly theme even more. It's really too bad that they chose to head in that direction.
I agree about the dog charms! I have had three chihuahuas and they are my babies! I'm a huge fan of the breed. I would love a chihuahua charm! They should do dog charms for all the breeds (or at least the most common breeds)! That's something I'm hoping for!
I also was thinking about charity charms. Like Alex and ani has a bracelet that part of the proceeds goes to multiple sclerosis foundation. I have someone very close to me with multiple sclerosis and I would love the idea of a charm that donated to the foundation! As well as different charities!
I hope they do read our conversation we have great ideas here!!
Imagine a charm with this face!
I do like some of the openwork charms like Ocean Breeze and Butterfly Garden, they are very pretty and feminine without being kitschy and cute. I like the open work Pave designs like Light as a Feather and Winter Whisp. (I realize that the descriptive names are different in the UK and EU.) I also like some of the old standbys like Journey, Hopi and Inner Strength. I absolutely love, love the 14k Royal Victoria, don't have any yet though, but I will probably be scrambling to get a couple of those when I get around to it since they always retire the ones I like.
I have never really been a fan of the dangle charms which was why I was initially attracted to Pandora. I found all that rattling around really annoying. I do have a couple, like the flip flop and sea horse and koala.
I would like to see some Art Deco or contemporary designs as well. Enough with the hearts and angels and cartoonish designs.
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