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Thank you all for the helpful information. I think I will start with an Essence bracelet since I am finding more beads that grab my attention from that line. It totally sucks not being able to try the bracelets and see the beads in person.
A few more questions for you all:
(1) Is there somewhere that list all of the retired beads from the Essence collection? I’d like to see what was available that I missed
(2) How often does Pandora offer sales/promotions outside of the holiday season?
(3) Are (most) of the Pandora rings true to size or do they run large/small?
A few more questions for you all:
(1) Is there somewhere that list all of the retired beads from the Essence collection? I’d like to see what was available that I missed
(2) How often does Pandora offer sales/promotions outside of the holiday season?
(3) Are (most) of the Pandora rings true to size or do they run large/small?
@LovelyLeslie I'm glad you like it! It sparkles in the sunlight too.
@iVALANI i can't wait to see the bracelet!
@Caz71 oh wow! Those muranos are so lovely! I think i need one in light pink after these pics! They look sophisticated and elegant.
@nanogirl21 The Essence bracelet is more delicate and fragile than moments one because it's thinner. I'm not saying it will broke or anything like that, it is something that is common for thinner jewlery.
You have "Retiered" section on website, there you can find which charms are discontinued. Some of them still can be found in stores.
Sales vary depending on Country/region.
As for rings it depends from the ring. Those thinner i buy in size 56 and statement ones in 58 Pandora size.
Weather today is not for taking pics, this one i wore today
@iVALANI i can't wait to see the bracelet!
@Caz71 oh wow! Those muranos are so lovely! I think i need one in light pink after these pics! They look sophisticated and elegant.
@nanogirl21 The Essence bracelet is more delicate and fragile than moments one because it's thinner. I'm not saying it will broke or anything like that, it is something that is common for thinner jewlery.
You have "Retiered" section on website, there you can find which charms are discontinued. Some of them still can be found in stores.
Sales vary depending on Country/region.
As for rings it depends from the ring. Those thinner i buy in size 56 and statement ones in 58 Pandora size.
Weather today is not for taking pics, this one i wore today
@Maxt, love your oxi bracelet and its charms!
Here are my newest Essence charms next to my current bracelets. I just got the 3 retired ones for $76. I'm happy.
I'm thinking of getting the new Starry Sky Moments bracelet (just to have it) and an Essence bangle whenever the next Free Bracelet promo here is.
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Your bracelet is beautiful.
I've been looking at that heart locket charm, I really liked it in person when I saw it. It would fit in well with my other hearts.@nanogirl21, are you from the US? The Rue La La Website has Pandora sales where their charms are up to 40% off (or more sometimes). They have one every few months or so, and they carried a few retired Essence charms during their last sale. The last sale ended a few days ago. That's how I was able to snatch up a few retired Essence charms.
@Maxt, love your oxi bracelet and its charms!
Here are my newest Essence charms next to my current bracelets. I just got the 3 retired ones for $76. I'm happy.
I'm thinking of getting the new Starry Sky Moments bracelet (just to have it) and an Essence bangle whenever the next Free Bracelet promo here is.
Leslie they're gorgeous and such a good price too!
Maxt, as promised... my Christmas bracelet with the red murano, work in progress obviously.
Cherries do not belong with this theme but they go with the colour scheme so I'll leave them as they are until I replace them with a more appropriate holiday/winter charm. That's the plan really, to have a full Christmas bracelet, I'll get there one day.
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Hi, I am in the USA. Thank you for information about the Rue La La website. I am a little confused on how to navigate the website. I know there is check boxes that I can select to narrow down to Pandora only items, but is there a way to actually SEARCH for items on the website? From the looks of it I have to skim through 20+ pages to find scattered Essence items.
@iVALANI, beautiful, as always! The guardian angel will always be one of my favorites.
@nanogirl21, when they have a current Pandora sale going on, I can easily find the banner on their front page. The most I've had to scroll was mid-way down the page... Usually when the sale has been going on for a few days already. I don't think there is an actual way to "search" for items on their Website.
@nanogirl21, when they have a current Pandora sale going on, I can easily find the banner on their front page. The most I've had to scroll was mid-way down the page... Usually when the sale has been going on for a few days already. I don't think there is an actual way to "search" for items on their Website.
Your Christmas bracelet looks great! I love that it's symmetrical w corresponding charms on each side [emoji7]
Oh and how I wish ruelala delivers outside of the US... But I guess my wallet is grateful that it doesn't.
@nano do show us your purchases if you do end up ordering anything! We would love to see it.
Oh and how I wish ruelala delivers outside of the US... But I guess my wallet is grateful that it doesn't.
@nano do show us your purchases if you do end up ordering anything! We would love to see it.
I also wanted to clarify that I chose 18cm for both my Moments snake chain bracelets and Essence bracelets because I kept the possibility of the Moments snake chains stretching 1+ cm over time into consideration. My fuller bracelets that I used to wear more often have definitely stretched.
@iVALANI i love your christmas bracelet! It's so sweet, the charms are adorable! I like cherries charm in this theme, it's like a cherry on top for celebration. 
@LovelyLeslie it's a great deal for Essence charms! I like "Optimism" one, very unique golden colour!
@LovelyLeslie it's a great deal for Essence charms! I like "Optimism" one, very unique golden colour!
Hi everyone, I just got my 1st Pandora bracelet 2 weeks ago and I have been trying to read through this thread but have not managed to finish it. Love all the photos btw.
I want to ask ur opinions on dangling charms with cubic zirconia....will the CZ fall off easily? I bought the dangling ballerina charm & it's very pretty , but it has CZ all over the skirt & bail. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts & wondering if I should exchange it for all silver charms instead.
TIA !
I want to ask ur opinions on dangling charms with cubic zirconia....will the CZ fall off easily? I bought the dangling ballerina charm & it's very pretty , but it has CZ all over the skirt & bail. Now I'm having 2nd thoughts & wondering if I should exchange it for all silver charms instead.
TIA !
Welcome to the thread.
As with any other piece of jewelry which has cz or other stones, there is always a risk of them falling out. However if you like that particular look, go for it, just be careful with it, do not immerse it in water etc. I have several charms with a couple of cz here and there, and so far I've had no problems.
As with any other piece of jewelry which has cz or other stones, there is always a risk of them falling out. However if you like that particular look, go for it, just be careful with it, do not immerse it in water etc. I have several charms with a couple of cz here and there, and so far I've had no problems.
Here's mine,, my baby girl's theme/collection is minnie mouse that's why im having minnie mouse on my pandora.. Want all the minnie mouse charms [emoji7]