I have just purchased my first trollbeads bracelet. Does anyone else here still collect them or wear them ?
Trollbead addiction
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I have one full completed bracelet and a second bracelet with one bead, that I consider completed. I love them but I’m working from home now and haven’t been wearing most of my bracelets, unfortunately.
I love Trollbeads and would love to start on a third bracelet but I don’t have a store near me and I’d like to be able to personally choose my beads. I’ve decided that if/when I come across a store, I will slowly build a third bracelet.
I hope you enjoy your bracelet and building it, they are unique and beautiful plus it’s a fun experience as well.
I too, have a Trollbeads collection. Although, I did stop purchasing as much as I did early on. The price increases turned me off given what they were when I started say 16 years ago. Every now and then something may catch my eye that I feel I have to have. I used to mix and change the bracelets/beads, but now I have bracelets that I keep together, with some extra beads hanging around. I did delve into some ‘Ohm’ beads as they have some fantastically detailed beads and are quite creative in their designs. Actually quite impressed with their silver selection. Have fun with your Trollbeads progress @xblackxstarx
I stopped wearing them because the extra weight was giving me wrist strain. They're heavy things! I have a pretty sizeable collection which I don't regret buying; it was fun while it lasted and I still appreciate the design of each piece. However, that could just be me -- I can't even wear light bangles anymore because it may press on a nerve and make my fingers numb. 
I still wear and enjoy mine. I don't buy anymore however. I think my collection has reached critical mass.
The fad has definitely passed. There are no longer any retailers that carry Trollbeads--or Pandora in my neck of the woods. Years ago there were lots.
The fad has definitely passed. There are no longer any retailers that carry Trollbeads--or Pandora in my neck of the woods. Years ago there were lots.
I stopped wearing them because the extra weight was giving me wrist strain. They're heavy things! I have a pretty sizeable collection which I don't regret buying; it was fun while it lasted and I still appreciate the design of each piece. However, that could just be me -- I can't even wear light bangles anymore because it may press on a nerve and make my fingers numb.
Ouch! I'm so sorry Mewt! That must be really tough. One's hands and wrists are so essential in getting things done. And when they hurt--ouch! ouch!
Ouch! I'm so sorry Mewt! That must be really tough. One's hands and wrists are so essential in getting things done. And when they hurt--ouch! ouch!
I will very occassionally wear it like Emma Watson -- with 1-3 beads, which is still ok! The faceted amethyst bead looks great alone.
Many Trollbeads closed down here, which I am sad about since I did like browsing their stuff in person. Pandora still exists, but I've never been into that as much. Maybe there'll be a revival in another 10-20 years! These things are always going around in circles.
Actually I'd love if Trollbeads came out with like a much thinner line and much smaller beads. :') I think that would renew my interest.
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I still wear/collect Trollbeads — but just not as much as I used to. I have never been one to wear a bracelet full of beads, so usually just wear one or two on a foxtail or bangle. I also sometimes just wear the chain with only a decorative lock. does anyone here happen to have one of the earlier gold chains? I bought a NOS gold chain recently and the end looks a bit different than the new gold chain does (the NOS one looks like the silver foxtail chains, but in gold). I am not sure when this one was made, but am curious to know when Trollbeads changed the end of the gold foxtail?
@dagnypup …here is mine. The gold foxtail chain was purchased in 2009. I took off one end bead so you can see the end of the chain for reference.
Wearing my gold Trollbeads today, not fully loaded, just a few beads today! 