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My 2nd bracelet is a Trollbeads. I actually exchanged a Pandora that was too big for me and got this one instead. It's filled with all my muranos (3 Pandoras, one Trollbeads and the rest is no-brand basic glass), all Pandora charms that have a bit of color, plus Pandora spacers and Trollbeads silver charms.
I'm going to try to find "real" muranos to complete this one
still trying to identify the best for me.
I've heard people say that the TB muranos were so much better that the Pandora, but I don't agree. The blue with purple flowers (Trollbeads) doesn't look nicer than the purple with blue flowers (P). but I do think that Pandora improved a lot: there is a big difference between my purple beads.
I'm going to try to find "real" muranos to complete this one
still trying to identify the best for me.I've heard people say that the TB muranos were so much better that the Pandora, but I don't agree. The blue with purple flowers (Trollbeads) doesn't look nicer than the purple with blue flowers (P). but I do think that Pandora improved a lot: there is a big difference between my purple beads.
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My 2nd bracelet is a Trollbeads. I actually exchanged a Pandora that was too big for me and got this one instead. It's filled with all my muranos (3 Pandoras, one Trollbeads and the rest is no-brand basic glass), all Pandora charms that have a bit of color, plus Pandora spacers and Trollbeads silver charms.
I'm going to try to find "real" muranos to complete this one
I've heard people say that the TB muranos were so much better that the Pandora, but I don't agree. The blue with purple flowers (Trollbeads) doesn't look nicer than the purple with blue flowers (P). but I do think that Pandora improved a lot: there is a big difference between my purple beads.
My oldest daughter collects troll beads I think the silver charms are so much more detailed than Pandora but are on the whimsical, mysitical themed, sort of style. Their glass is a bit smaller some are very beautiful especially those that look like the "aura aborelias"or "Northern lights" kind of of colours. But yeah they also have those quirky "one of a kind" that's not as nice. But with Trollbeads it seems to work better having muranos next to another or more muranos than silver than Pandora with their glass. I think it's because trollbeads have more variety of coloured glass and they go together better.
I agree, I'm not that much into TB's silver anyway. I like that they exchange the bracelets
my favorite right now is Ohm. They remind me of what Pandora was like. At least for some collections!
On this photo it actually looks fine the clear oval lights. I think because you put the purple ones on too. The similar shapes tie it all together as whole look and is very balanced. How do you feel about the clear oval lights on bracelet when worn on your wrist? Or the purple ones feel more right than the clear ones?
Thanks Missydora. The clear oval lights aren't as pretty as I had hoped, but I too agree that all the ovals work together. Individually, I think the purple ones are prettier. The clear ones almost look like very pale pink, or a badly cut diamond - a bit murky and not very sparkly, especially not next to pave.
Thanks iVALANI
I think tomorrow I'll finally grab some free time to go and get the winter holly murano and the reindeer pendant, I can't wait.
Apart from the Christmas theme bracelet I was also thinking of starting a green bracelet. Green is one of my favourite colours and I have seen some really pretty green bracelets online. However, I am so disappointed with the current offer, 99% of the green charms are either grass or murky green. I am more in favour of pastels and that sort of thing. I guess I should start looking for discontinued charms if I want those particular tones.
Oh exciting! Will you be starting a Christmassy bracelet or combine onto existing?
I too really, really want a green bracelet and had planned to start one this autumn as I already have the clips for it and know which beads I want to begin with, but then the sparkly bracelet happened just like that (probably because I came across the hard to find fascinating
Aventurescent muranos and had to have them), so the green project got pushed back. Maybe I'll start it at Christmas if Santa is good to me
. I love the emerald green muranos. I thought I would like the olive green ones too, but having seen them in person back home, they reminded me of the glass used for old beer bottles . Thanks Melora! And I love your bracelets too, especially the colourful one with all the glass beads. I somehow didnt get on well with Trollbeads and will be selling off my collection. I too dislike the current pave obsessed Pandora offerings (funny coming from someone who just put together a sparkly bracelet
), so I am always on the hunt for retired Pandora beads. So glad you told me about the purple enamel spacer as I was considering it for this bracelet. I cant see them in person anywhere anymore, so it would be a hassle to return.
Thanks rose10! Your bracelet is gorgeous, by the way.
Having worn the latest combination with all the oval lights today, it yas grown on me. I just need to get another silver galaxy charm for this bracelet, and then I will leave it and focus on something else until I figure out how to finish it.
The thing that I loved about Trollbeads are all the semi-precious stone beads that really complement the glass. What I disliked about the brand are the exorbitant prices for two tone charms, and dont even get me started on the price of gold (although admittedly it is 18c)
. I also found it hard to source the beads, not many places are stocking Trollbeads in London and those that do had quite limited stock where as the range is huge. And lastly...it is much harder to recognise authentic beads bought online and from dealers.My 2nd bracelet is a Trollbeads. I actually exchanged a Pandora that was too big for me and got this one instead. It's filled with all my muranos (3 Pandoras, one Trollbeads and the rest is no-brand basic glass), all Pandora charms that have a bit of color, plus Pandora spacers and Trollbeads silver charms.
I'm going to try to find "real" muranos to complete this one
I've heard people say that the TB muranos were so much better that the Pandora, but I don't agree. The blue with purple flowers (Trollbeads) doesn't look nicer than the purple with blue flowers (P). but I do think that Pandora improved a lot: there is a big difference between my purple beads.
This is lovely. It is like happiness on a bracelet. Do you feel particularly good when you wear it?
My Pandora bracelet, filled with everything that didn't fit the other two
What bead is to the right off your ladybug? It looks really interesting.
Dinamit, the oval lights look really nice and balanced on that bracelet with the way you've arranged it, nice!
Beautiful bracelets, Melora the colorful one does look so happy, I love it.
I liked at Trollbeads the other day and was blown away by the prices of the two tones. Yikes! Their beads are nice though.
Beautiful bracelets, Melora
the colorful one does look so happy, I love it.I liked at Trollbeads the other day and was blown away by the prices of the two tones. Yikes! Their beads are nice though.
I love this bracelet. I am considering purchasing the Classic Elegance, Clear CZ hanging charm that you have on your bracelet, along with a chain necklace. Do you think it is too small to make a nice pendant necklace?
Melora, you have some really cool and pretty charms there. Great collection.
Yes! That's exactly the colour of beer bottles from the past, ugh, I hate that colour.
Re. the Christmas bracelet, once I buy the holly murano and the reindeer I will only have 3 Christmas charms, at the moment I only have one (the elves openwork charm) :giggles: but I've decided not to rush it and only buy the festive charms I really really like plus the two red muranos which I also plan for that particular bracelet. Until I fill it up some more, I can use some of my more generic charms to fill in the blank spaces though.
Oh exciting! Will you be starting a Christmassy bracelet or combine onto existing?
I too really, really want a green bracelet and had planned to start one this autumn as I already have the clips for it and know which beads I want to begin with, but then the sparkly bracelet happened just like that (probably because I came across the hard to find fascinating
Aventurescent muranos and had to have them), so the green project got pushed back. Maybe I'll start it at Christmas if Santa is good to me
Yes! That's exactly the colour of beer bottles from the past, ugh, I hate that colour.
Re. the Christmas bracelet, once I buy the holly murano and the reindeer I will only have 3 Christmas charms, at the moment I only have one (the elves openwork charm) :giggles: but I've decided not to rush it and only buy the festive charms I really really like plus the two red muranos which I also plan for that particular bracelet. Until I fill it up some more, I can use some of my more generic charms to fill in the blank spaces though.
Hello Everyone,
I am hoping it is ok to post this as a new thread. I didn't think it fit as a reply in the Pandora thread. I was wondering if anyone knows when the next special ( free bracelet) promotion will be happening. I know there will be a special charm for Black Friday but do they usually do any other promotions before Christmas?
Thanks,
Diane
I am hoping it is ok to post this as a new thread. I didn't think it fit as a reply in the Pandora thread. I was wondering if anyone knows when the next special ( free bracelet) promotion will be happening. I know there will be a special charm for Black Friday but do they usually do any other promotions before Christmas?
Thanks,
Diane