I think I like this arrangement a lot more.The pink heart dangle charm can go in the middle .That will look really good too.I think the ribbons of love charm can go in this arrangement too but you can try to put cerise murano on a bangle or other bracelet.Thats just my suggestion.You should really wear whatever you like the most.❤️
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Thank you for your input Imaan!
Initially, I was thinking of getting two cerise muranos to replace two on my existing design. Still not sure if the one works on my current bracelet. Maybe you're right, better to keep the cerise murano for the new Sparkling Heart bracelet I plan on getting. Or getting another one. Decisions, decisions...
Ladies, you have posted some amazing bracelets! They are really inspiring!
But now, I need your help: I'm stuck with my design...
I finally got the cerise murano and the ribbons of love charm from the new Valentine day collection. I like them both, although I must say the cerise murano is not as vibrant IRL than in the stock pictures... Anyhow, I'm trying to figure out the best way to showcase my new charms as well as find the best overall design for my bracelet. It's been driving me a little nuts.I'm sure some of you can understand...
So here are two designs I've come up with and I would like your Pandora experts opinion/suggestions. I also took a picture of my other charms. Maybe some of you will see a way to change and/or integrate them in my current bracelet. Thank you all in advance for your input!
Oh this is beautiful Emibella, I love the way you have arranged your bracelet. I personally prefer the first one, I think the centre murano looks better with larger charms next to it than the smaller spacers and the pave spacers look fabulous when at the sides.
I also think it looks lovelier with the new charms than before. I love pink and the cerise adds an eye catching extra touch..............beautiful, I'd leave the arrangement just like it is in the first picture. Shows how different we all are as Imaan prefers without the cerise Murano but I love it. I'd buy another for your new bracelet
I totally get the nuts
I'm still struggling to put mine together, I can't put them away until I've got them all sensibly sorted but I'm getting there.As for the extras, I'm not sure I'd add them as it's perfect as it is. I also have the pink dangly heart and haven't been able to find a place for it. I'm considering buying the 2 pink petite facets after seeing some gorgeous arrangements on here.
Our only promotion in the UK at the moment is a free travel jewellery box (Loads being sold off on Ebay!) for Valentines day. Does anyone know if we will get the free bracelet promotion in March?
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Oh this is beautiful Emibella, I love the way you have arranged your bracelet. I personally prefer the first one, I think the centre murano looks better with larger charms next to it than the smaller spacers and the pave spacers look fabulous when at the sides.
I also think it looks lovelier with the new charms than before. I love pink and the cerise adds an eye catching extra touch..............beautiful, I'd leave the arrangement just like it is in the first picture. Shows how different we all are as Imaan prefers without the cerise Murano but I love it. I'd buy another for your new bracelet
I totally get the nuts
As for the extras, I'm not sure I'd add them as it's perfect as it is. I also have the pink dangly heart and haven't been able to find a place for it. I'm considering buying the 2 pink petite facets after seeing some gorgeous arrangements on here.
Our only promotion in the UK at the moment is a free travel jewellery box (Loads being sold off on Ebay!) for Valentines day. Does anyone know if we will get the free bracelet promotion in March?
Thank you for your feedback and your nice comments Mulberrygal, much appreciated! Looks like we're alike. I cannot put down the bracelet until I feel I have the perfet design.
I agree with you, the two Her Majesty spacers are too much in the front. I prefer the cerise murano with the pavé spacers and the bigger charms.
It's funny, since I got the heart dangle, I haven't been able to find a space for it. As for the petite facet charms, I like them a lot. I was hesitating between the pink and the opalescent. In the end, I got the latter. But both are very pretty.
Happy desingning! And don't forget to share your creations!
I'm sure anything that you will come up with will be beautiful!
It obviously depends on the size/shape of your charms and the number of spacers and dangles you have, as those tend to take up less space.
So on my 21 cm bracelet, I find I can fit comfortably 22 charms, including 5 muranos, 4 spacers and 2 dangles.
Maybe you could add a couple of spacers to your 20 cm bracelet to keep the charms from moving as much. Maybe you could show us and everyone here could help you. Although, in the end, it's really your comfort that matters.
I'm the opposite Emibella, I like to see gaps between the charms
I usually wear a 19cm but I've just moved 21 charms because I have too many onto my two tone 20cm but I don't like the look of it when worn and it's loose. I think maybe it's because I like to stack my bracelets. I like the look of a few bracelets with less charms. I especially like to see the oxidised effect come through. When I wear mine full it's usually on it's own.
I've tried splitting them into two but not sure, maybe I'll just wear it like this with something plain. Options needed please????
I've actually taken charms off my gold bracelet as when full, I don't feel you can tell it's a gold bracelet
I've been having a right shuffle. I much prefer my gold worn like this but I'll be putting the heart back on the other side to balance it. I've got a blue or pink murano that I alternate.Attachments
I'm the opposite Emibella, I like to see gaps between the charms
I think maybe it's because I like to stack my bracelets. I like the look of a few bracelets with less charms. I especially like to see the oxidised effect come through. When I wear mine full it's usually on it's own.
I've tried splitting them into two but not sure, maybe I'll just wear it like this with something plain. Options needed please????
I've actually taken charms off my gold bracelet as when full, I don't feel you can tell it's a gold bracelet
These are simply stunning, Mulberrygal!!!
Thanks for sharing. Both bracelets are beautiful, but I must admit my eyes still haven't recovered from seeing your gold one... lolI like the look of a bracelet with only a few charms. That's why I have an Essence bracelet. But for the Moments bracelets, I prefer to wear them full. And I only wear one at a time.
I like both of your creations and would wear them as is. To me, they're perfect!
If ever you were looking for gold charms, I've had a look earlier today and Rue La La has quite a few at more then 50% off on sale right now. I love the gold charms but wouldn't dare go there at the moment, my wallet wouldn't survive it...
Initially I was going to suggest you to buy another cerise murano.I like my bracelet to be symmetrical and balanced but everyone is different.If you want your cerise murano to stand out then it's fine in the middle.You should do whatever makes you happy and satisfiedThank you for your input Imaan!
Hi everyone! I haven't been into Pandora for very long but have already accumulated alot. They are so addicting. 
There's one I want but it's discontinued. Of course, Ebay has quite a few but I'm afraid of getting a fake. Is there anything to look for that could confirm authenticity?
There's one I want but it's discontinued. Of course, Ebay has quite a few but I'm afraid of getting a fake. Is there anything to look for that could confirm authenticity?
@Emibella I have my more favored or older pieces spread throughout this thread and the Essence one, I think. I'll try to take an updated pic of my current favorite pieces when I can remember to. I love your pieces! The two tone clasp that you have and the new pave heart clasp are actually my newest bracelets.
@LizO... I only started in 2012. It actually all began when I got my first bracelet + charms as a joint gift from my children's dad and my dad. Sadly, it was my first Mothers Day as a mom without my own mom. Fortunately we were lucky enough for her to enjoy 2 consecutive Mothers Day holidays prior as a grandma to my first child.
@HandbagDiva354Lol. tPF is the perfect and most dangerous outlet/enabler for me, with my jewelry and handbag collections. *blushes*
@alice87 I'm actually relieved I never found a Pokéball Foundabead! That would have been my gateway to Trollbeads. Other than my very first in-store visits years ago, I've only made sure to purchase Pandora for myself during promos. And I coach my family to go during promo times as well if they're thinking of gifting me anything for special occasions. Haha.
@Mulberrygal @iVALANI What I've acquired over the years still definitely make me happy and smile. I don't regret anything I've ever received or bought for myself. I may not wear them as much lately as my everyday earrings or wedding ring set, but their sentiment is what I value the most anyway, and not their actual value. They're like photo albums of my life and everyone and everything I love about it, but displayed as charms I guess. There are bigger and more important issues out there that give me the true meaning of paranoia.
@AngelaPandora I don't know if you're still collecting Mystic Florals, and at amazing prices too. But as Emibella mentioned, Rue La La has a Pandora sale going on again, and both versions are in stock at a great sales price!
@LizO... I only started in 2012. It actually all began when I got my first bracelet + charms as a joint gift from my children's dad and my dad. Sadly, it was my first Mothers Day as a mom without my own mom. Fortunately we were lucky enough for her to enjoy 2 consecutive Mothers Day holidays prior as a grandma to my first child.
@HandbagDiva354Lol. tPF is the perfect and most dangerous outlet/enabler for me, with my jewelry and handbag collections. *blushes*
@alice87 I'm actually relieved I never found a Pokéball Foundabead! That would have been my gateway to Trollbeads. Other than my very first in-store visits years ago, I've only made sure to purchase Pandora for myself during promos. And I coach my family to go during promo times as well if they're thinking of gifting me anything for special occasions. Haha.
@Mulberrygal @iVALANI What I've acquired over the years still definitely make me happy and smile. I don't regret anything I've ever received or bought for myself. I may not wear them as much lately as my everyday earrings or wedding ring set, but their sentiment is what I value the most anyway, and not their actual value.
They're like photo albums of my life and everyone and everything I love about it, but displayed as charms I guess. There are bigger and more important issues out there that give me the true meaning of paranoia.@AngelaPandora I don't know if you're still collecting Mystic Florals, and at amazing prices too. But as Emibella mentioned, Rue La La has a Pandora sale going on again, and both versions are in stock at a great sales price!
My bracelet is coming along nicely. Sorry I must stop posting whenever I get gifted a new charm but I get so excited! Hubby is so good at fashion and knows what goes together. He said next charm will have to be two tone to continue with the colour scheme of gold and silver. I love ❤️ him.Hi everyone! I haven't been into Pandora for very long but have already accumulated alot. They are so addicting.
The first and most notable marking is the three letter marking “ALE”. For sterling silver or two-tone charms, in addition to the 925 mark (sterling silver must contain at least 92.5% silver), beginning in June 2011 Pandora has added an “S” in addition to 925. So on newer charms, you will find the S925 mark. For 14k gold charms, you will find the 585 mark (which must contain at least 58.5% gold). And these markings are always engraved on the charms, as opposed to stamped.
As for Ebay sellers, you'll want to check the positive and negative feedback, but sadly, it's often not enough to tell if they're legit. And counterfeiters have become quite good at putting those marks on the charms. If a seller sells tons of the same charm, it's often a sign that they are fake. Also, do they advertise the charms as "authentic" or "Pandora style"? Is it a new charm or a pre-loved one? Is the price really too good to be true? I would also look for real high resolution pictures from multiple angles, as opposed to stock pictures. You can ask the seller to send you pictures of the charm you want if you have any doubts before buying. It will give you the occasion to look for the crispness of the markings, the craftsmanship and the detailing of the charm, the quality and colour of a murano bead and it's core, etc. And if they refuse, it's another telltale that they're probably not legit. If the seller advertises their product as "authentic" and it turns out they are fake, then you'll be protected by Paypal and the Ebay terms. But as many people here have experienced in the past, it's often a hassle to get a refund.
I myself never bought on Ebay, even if I was tempted a couple of times. Reading through the older Pandora threads on TPF, a couple of legit sellers on Ebay have been mentioned, but they don't seem to exist anymore. Maybe someone else here could guide you on that front.
Living in Canada, when I want a good deal on a charm, retired or not, I buy from Perlen or Rue La La has who holds Pandora sales every couple of months or so (they have one going on at the moment). Otherwise, I go into a Pandora store.
Hope this helps!
Out of curiosity, which charm are you looking for?
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I like my bracelet to be symmetrical and balanced as well, that's why I was hesitant with my currant design... I couldn't get the symmetry in the middle section. I will probably figure it out when I get the bracelet I covet, the new Sparkling Heart, and my order from Perlen. And I may have put in an order yesterday on Rue La La... I got the two-tone He Loves Me charm and the pink Love Me, Mother Of Pearl one - both retired. I will post new pictures when I receive everything.
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Thank you Xoelle for your nice comments! How do you like the new Sparkling Heart bracelet? Please, do post a picture of it when you have a moment, as well as one of your favourite creation.
So pretty guccilover21!
And you are very lucky to have been gifted a new charm! Which one is it on your bracelet?
So pretty guccilover21!
Thank you very much! It's the "you are so loved" heart. That's an early valentine's present.