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Also a question for you TB collectors: do you buy beads in pairs or multiples?

As you can in the pic I posted below, that has not been my strategy so far but now as I'm contemplating my next bead purchases I'm starting to think I need a few pairs or multiples (probably glass or stones, not silver charms). I like the look of at least mild symmetry in bracelets so I guess that's what I need to do...

Open to any advice about bead acquisition strategy for maximum jewelry versatility as my collection slowly grows... :graucho:
 
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changingwoman said:
Also a question for you TB collectors: do you buy beads in pairs or multiples?

As you can in the pic I posted below, that has not been my strategy so far but now as I'm contemplating my next bead purchases I'm starting to think I need a few pairs or multiples (probably glass or stones, not silver charms). I like the look of at least mild symmetry in bracelets so I guess that's what I need to do...

Open to any advice about bead acquisition strategy for maximum jewelry versatility as my collection slowly grows... :graucho:
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I didn't when I first started collecting because it was too many other beads that I wanted. I did not want to use my funds to buy the same bead twice, however when my collection started to grow a little I decided I needed multiples of certain beads to make my bracelets look more uniformed. I have a friend who only by in multiples, her bracelets always look so nicely put together. When a lot of Troll dealers gave up the brand I went and got matches to beads I always had at discounted prices.
 
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mewt said:
Any updates on your thesis rewards? Hehe.

Has anyone else seen the new releases yet? I'm really loving the new crane lock! Not too sure about their side-ring, but it's definitely an interesting concept on more ways to wear your beads. I also liked a few of their new silvers, such as the big dragon head.

But actually this week I came home with their bangle. Went with silver over copper because the less maintenance the better. I LOVE it!! So so much.

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It's just so versatile, and with only my handful of beads I suddenly have a trillion different combos! And it's so comfortable, I don't even feel it there. The underside of my wrist is free as I type at the computer, etc etc. This is the start of a beautiful relationship, this bangle and I.

Everyone needs a bangle! I insist! :graucho:
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Wow! I love your bangle!

I'm brand new to Trollbeads and haven't bought anything yet. I'm still trying to wrap my head around all the choices!

So do you have to buy a lock for the bangle or do you wear it with that open space in the back?
 
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queenesther said:
I didn't when I first started collecting because it was too many other beads that I wanted. I did not want to use my funds to buy the same bead twice, however when my collection started to grow a little I decided I needed multiples of certain beads to make my bracelets look more uniformed. I have a friend who only by in multiples, her bracelets always look so nicely put together. When a lot of Troll dealers gave up the brand I went and got matches to beads I always had at discounted prices.
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Thanks for your thoughts! Sounds like my strategy has been the same as yours to start out with - at this point I just can't really bear the idea of spending my limited bead funds on the same thing. After posting this question I did have the thought that buying a "kit" might be a good way to get a group of unique beads that all look good together, so you still get that sense of symmetry without having exact duplicates. For example, I've got my eye on the Rocky Beach kit...maybe that'll be my next purchase!
 
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changingwoman said:
Thanks for your thoughts! Sounds like my strategy has been the same as yours to start out with - at this point I just can't really bear the idea of spending my limited bead funds on the same thing. After posting this question I did have the thought that buying a "kit" might be a good way to get a group of unique beads that all look good together, so you still get that sense of symmetry without having exact duplicates. For example, I've got my eye on the Rocky Beach kit...maybe that'll be my next purchase!
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Kits are a nice way to go. As a mater of fact when I first started collecting Troll about 4 years ago the glass beads overwhelmed me because there were so many to pick from. I started my bead journey with Pandora and Pandora glass is so easy to buy because the selection is not that large. So when I started with Troll I did not know which glass to buy. A lady that worked at the Troll store suggested that I start with kits. I don't have the Rocky Beach kit but have seen it on lots of bracelets and it is very pretty.
 
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queenesther said:
Kits are a nice way to go. As a mater of fact when I first started collecting Troll about 4 years ago the glass beads overwhelmed me because there were so many to pick from. I started my bead journey with Pandora and Pandora glass is so easy to buy because the selection is not that large. So when I started with Troll I did not know which glass to buy. A lady that worked at the Troll store suggested that I start with kits. I don't have the Rocky Beach kit but have seen it on lots of bracelets and it is very pretty.
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Usually i am not a fan of kits but rocky beach is my fave!
 
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Omg have just discovered them! I live in Australia. No concept stores but I found a few jewelry stores that sell them! I need it so bad

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Thanks girls. :hugs:
I just ordered the Smile of stars charm from their online store to test how that works. I can not buy them here, only from the online store or when I travel to countries where they are available.
 
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