the PANDORA Thread

[Tabitha14]

I'm rather new too... But I've watched a YouTuber said that its best not to concentrate the charms on the middle part (though it looks really pretty that way) so as we don't stretch the middle section out too much. She did say it may break, since the charms are rather heavy.

I noticed the bracelet do stretch significantly when I only had two clips and two charms in the middle section, which was why I chose to separate them onto the whole bracelet when I purchased more charms.

Maybe the pandora experts eg tabitha14 can give more advice?

Thanks! : )

I don't necessarily think wearing all the charms in the middle section will break or make it stretch. Perhaps it happened to the lady who posted on youtube. I did that when I first started wearing Pandora and my bracelet did not stretch one bit. However in theory, stretching may occur if too many charms are bunched up together in any of the sections, so you are right not to risk this. Never having any of my bracelets stretch not even 1mm, I cannot really comment on what would make it stretch. I think perhaps factors such as wearing it in the shower, wearing it in bed, putting too many charms together with no room for them to move, catching it and pulling it, may result in stretching. I don't understand why a bracelet would stretch because it should remain the same size as when it was bought. That would br awful for the buyer to have it not fit anymore.

 

[heliumtaxi]

I have the unicorn charm. It did snag a little but I was also concerned about damaging it so I now wear it as a pendant on a long necklace. I no longer have any dangle type charms on my bracelet.

Ah that's a pain.. My seahorse dangle snags and it's so annoying! But it's such a lovely charm! That's a good idea! I may consider that

 

[heliumtaxi]

Does anyone have one of those pandora necklaces which looks like a giant version of the charm bracelets? Please share if you do - I'm intrigued by them and would love to see how they could be styled!

 

[lvoe nyc]

Does anyone have one of those pandora necklaces which looks like a giant version of the charm bracelets? Please share if you do - I'm intrigued by them and would love to see how they could be styled!

I just got one a week ago. I only have the double happiness charm on it now. I think they look good when you have a charm that dangles, like the pearls or birthstones in the center.
I'm not sure what else I'm going to add to it just yet. I've seen a few pictures that look great, but it is harder to find examples.

There's an essence necklace that is nice and thinner than the regular one. I like the regular one personally, I don't find it too thick and have received compliments on it.

 

[BigPurseSue]

I'm hoping someone knows the answer to this! I'm very new to Pandora bracelets and I recently bought about a dozen charms and need a bracelet to put them on. I read that there is a promo for a free bracelet during March with a $100 purchase. Where exactly do I need to make a purchase to do this? I live hours away from any stores that carry Pandora. Will it be offered online through Nordstroms or Bloomingdales? Thank you!

Welcome to Pandora love! The Pandora free bracelet promo runs from March 19 to 22. You can read more about it on the Charms Addict blog: http://www.charmsaddict.com/2015/02/pandora-us-march-2015-bracelet-promo/

Do you live near a Jared's jewelry store? I think they usually participate in the promo.

The online vendors like Nordstroms don't offer the free bracelet promo. In fact I don't know of any online vendors who do.

In the past the Mall of America Pandora store (www.pandoramoa.com) in Minnesota has allowed customers to phone in an order for $100 and get the free bracelet. They won't give the free bracelet with orders placed through their web site however. l don't know if they still do this. You'd have to call the store ask. In the past I've gotten the free bracelet by calling in a mailorder and talking to the store manager.

Maybe someone will chime in with other options.

My local Pandora options are limited so I order all my charms from the MOA store and have been very happy with them.

 

[Tonks.13]

I have the unicorn charm. It did snag a little but I was also concerned about damaging it so I now wear it as a pendant on a long necklace. I no longer have any dangle type charms on my bracelet.

That's a great idea, I think I'll try that myself. My husband bought the unicorn dangle for me and I feel bad that I keep it off my bracelet, but it's too large for my taste. The charm never snags for me though.

 

[lvoe nyc]

Welcome to Pandora love! The Pandora free bracelet promo runs from March 19 to 22. You can read more about it on the Charms Addict blog: http://www.charmsaddict.com/2015/02/pandora-us-march-2015-bracelet-promo/

Do you live near a Jared's jewelry store? I think they usually participate in the promo.

The online vendors like Nordstroms don't offer the free bracelet promo. In fact I don't know of any online vendors who do.

In the past the Mall of America Pandora store (www.pandoramoa.com) in Minnesota has allowed customers to phone in an order for $100 and get the free bracelet. They won't give the free bracelet with orders placed through their web site however. l don't know if they still do this. You'd have to call the store ask. In the past I've gotten the free bracelet by calling in a mailorder and talking to the store manager.

Maybe someone will chime in with other options.

My local Pandora options are limited so I order all my charms from the MOA store and have been very happy with them.

Hi! I was just reading your blog yesterday. Do you know about the presale? I forget where I saw that. I think March 13th it begins??

 

[agpthng]

First of all, I bet your bracelet is gorgeous! To be honest it is up to the individual how they space out their charms on their bracelet. I have been wearing Pandora for many years but none of my 4 bracelets have stretched one bit in all this time - 6 years. I used to wear my charms all in the middle section on my first bracelet and I did not find that they made the bracelet stretch, although in theory if a bracelet were to stretch, this would be the reason - by over loading the middle section with charms. There should be a little room for each charm to roll a bit on the section and not be bunched up together, which I suppose could make the bracelet stretch. To be on the safe side, I would probably space the charms out in each section and have your clips in place to prevent the charms getting stuck on the threads which can be a bit of a nuisance. Also don't have a bracelet that is too small because too many charms bunching up on a too small bracelet would cause stretching I assume. Maybe you can post a pic of your delightful bracelet.

Thank you Tabitha! I absolutely like everyone else, love my bracelet. Here is how it looks at the moment. The Moon and the Stars (memory of recently deceased Dad) and 2 spacers, "my jeep", blue and white striped pave, and In My Heart (Valentines Gift from my Husband).

 

[alice87]

Does anyone have one of those pandora necklaces which looks like a giant version of the charm bracelets? Please share if you do - I'm intrigued by them and would love to see how they could be styled!

I saw ladies wearing them, and it looked pretty good. I am still contemplating one.

 

[alice87]

We do get them in the UK but only if you spend over £30. It's terrible. If we bought a charm as a gift for under £30 the packaging is naff, either a black pouch or card pop up box.

I live in WA state. Unless you asked and basically insist, you get a paper thing or plastic bag, a little one. During last promo the sales person in Bellevue was giving me paper packaging after I bought for more than $100. I don't find Pandora store generous with boxes or anything else. Most of the time they would give you a plastic bag.

 

[alice87]

it is kind of the same with online orders. Unless it is more than a 100, they would not include box. But they would ship their catalogs for free.

 

[Tabitha14]

Thank you Tabitha! I absolutely like everyone else, love my bracelet. Here is how it looks at the moment. The Moon and the Stars (memory of recently deceased Dad) and 2 spacers, "my jeep", blue and white striped pave, and In My Heart (Valentines Gift from my Husband). View attachment 2910215

Really love your bracelet, it is gorgeous! Will you be addong some more on?

 

[heliumtaxi]

I just got one a week ago. I only have the double happiness charm on it now. I think they look good when you have a charm that dangles, like the pearls or birthstones in the center.
I'm not sure what else I'm going to add to it just yet. I've seen a few pictures that look great, but it is harder to find examples.

There's an essence necklace that is nice and thinner than the regular one. I like the regular one personally, I don't find it too thick and have received compliments on it.

Yes, from what ive seen I agree! I saw someone wearing one like a choker which looked cool. Didn't realise they had short ones.. Unless maybe she had it wrapped around twice.

Hmm yeah, I think I agree. I prefer the normal charms because I like objects and animals etc. so don't think I'd get the Essence one!

 

[heliumtaxi]

I saw ladies wearing them, and it looked pretty good. I am still contemplating one.

Ah I've only seen images! Yeah me too. But I don't have symmetrical bracelets and my necklace would probably be the same but I don't know if the necklaces would work if they aren't balanced?

 

[lvoe nyc]

Yes, from what ive seen I agree! I saw someone wearing one like a choker which looked cool. Didn't realise they had short ones.. Unless maybe she had it wrapped around twice.

Hmm yeah, I think I agree. I prefer the normal charms because I like objects and animals etc. so don't think I'd get the Essence one!

This is the 50 cm. They have a 42 and a 45, the 42 would look like a choker.
I'm not sure what I'm going to add to this. I'll probably do some matching or very similar muranos with a few regular charms.