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@nanogirl21, this is mine. I only wore the leather in the picture cause I was showing what I just bought. Lol. I usually just wear the 2 Essence bracelets stacked together.
I'd probably get the Freedom charm during the Essence bangle promo, if that's one of the 6 pre-approved ones, since everyone loves it and it's finally growing on me. Lol. Then I would probably buy the Peace lapis lazuli while I'm there anyway. But I already have 3 beads I'm already planning to put on the bangle.
Does anyone regularly switch their Essence beads out? Since you have to gently tug the beads on the bracelets, do you experience the beads not being as tight/sitting in place as much anymore, or the bracelet itself slightly stretching? Thanks in advance.
Does anyone regularly switch their Essence beads out? Since you have to gently tug the beads on the bracelets, do you experience the beads not being as tight/sitting in place as much anymore, or the bracelet itself slightly stretching? Thanks in advance.
Photos of my Essence are on page 200.
Leslie, my charms stay put, I avoid taking them off because I always feel as if I'll somehow damage the bracelet with that pulling. So far they have remained firmly in place.
Leslie, my charms stay put, I avoid taking them off because I always feel as if I'll somehow damage the bracelet with that pulling. So far they have remained firmly in place.
They must get slippery if wet. They seemed to stay put once they dried. Thanks for the tip. I will make sure that they don't get wet again
Leslie if you must, ... 
I'd like to hear your impressions about the Essence bangle if you do get it. It always looked so fragile to me, though I said the same thing about the regular Essence and now I hardly ever take it off.
So, I've been experimenting with colours lately. I wanted to wear my latest murano addition, the orange faceted murano, and I've got the idea for this particular combo from some Pandora Summer 2014 related images since that collection featured teal + orange. Sorry about the dark pics, it's a pretty gloomy morning here today.
I'd like to hear your impressions about the Essence bangle if you do get it. It always looked so fragile to me, though I said the same thing about the regular Essence and now I hardly ever take it off.So, I've been experimenting with colours lately.
I wanted to wear my latest murano addition, the orange faceted murano, and I've got the idea for this particular combo from some Pandora Summer 2014 related images since that collection featured teal + orange. Sorry about the dark pics, it's a pretty gloomy morning here today.
Thank you iVALANI. St Cristopher is so lovely in person and it is my favourite charm at the moment. I wear it every day.Angela, such a gorgeous and well put together bracelet!
I love St Christopher too, in my case it's a memory from my trip to Portugal.
I remember you trying orange muranos with white flowers with your lace teal muranos. Loved the combo then and love it now. But this way it is more unique.
It is gloomy here too. Already changing my bracelet to autumn look
I found that Dignity, Happiness, and Balance has more than one bead design. Does anyone know what other Essence values have multiple designs (retired or new)?
Yeah, I don't know why they do that, it's not as if they don't have plenty of other words for feelings and characteristics to choose from. There are several charms (as in more than two) representing Friendship, Love, two Compassions... I'm sure there's more.
@iVALANI, I love this! Orange/teal are one of my favorite color combos. I will get the Essence bangle for sure. I have my happiness, optimism and wellness charms that were waiting to go on it. For the 4th Essence bracelet/bangle, I'd put whatever charm I get from this new promo and a second one.
I think some Essence charm values (the more popular values) have a silver version and a stone version? Not sure. And then some of the values already have retired versions.
I think some Essence charm values (the more popular values) have a silver version and a stone version? Not sure. And then some of the values already have retired versions.
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I did end up purchasing my first Essence item today and surprisingly it is a bangle! This bangle is much thinner that the moments one and it defiantly makes a difference. I picked the Love charm for the promotion deal. I also decided to get the gray balance bead because it was the last one left and discontinued. It's one of the ones that was on my wish list. I ordered the retired CZ Leo, Curiosity, Wellness, and Happiness charms from the Rue La La sale yesterday. I wish I would have waited to order because I do not like the Happiness charm that I ordered. It looks totally different in person and I prefer the other design of Happiness. I didn't realize there was several designs for some of the values. I may go back for a second bangle before the end of the month. I plan to only put 7 charms on the Essence bracelets/bangles. I need to go through to see how many beads are available that I actually want. When my order comes in I will have 6 out of 7 beads already!
I like that older version of Happiness. I think it matches with the Wellness charm you also ordered. I have both of them (pictured below), and I am planning to put those and the lemon quartz Optimism charm on the bangle I am about to order now...
I am choosing the Freedom bead from the promo. I don't want to put it on any of the current Essence bracelets that I have, which is why I'm thinking of getting a 4th one. Lol. I think the lapis lazuli Peace charm would complement the Freedom bead perfectly in the future.
I am choosing the Freedom bead from the promo. I don't want to put it on any of the current Essence bracelets that I have, which is why I'm thinking of getting a 4th one. Lol. I think the lapis lazuli Peace charm would complement the Freedom bead perfectly in the future.
I like that older version of Happiness. I think it matches with the Wellness charm you also ordered. I have both of them (pictured below), and I am planning to put those and the lemon quartz Optimism charm on the bangle I am about to order now...
I am choosing the Freedom bead from the promo. I don't want to put it on any of the current Essence bracelets that I have, which is why I'm thinking of getting a 4th one. Lol. I think the lapis lazuli Peace charm would complement the Freedom bead perfectly in the future.
Well I don't really have a choice but to keep the Happiness charm. From reviews it sounds like Rue La La isn't the best to do returns with. I'm going to keep it, but also get the other one too. I want a CZ and Pave only bracelet, Colored/Gym bracelet, and plain bracelet with charms like Wellness and Love. My OCD won't bother me too much if the same value charms are on different places.