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Hello, Trollbeads experts!
I am new to the world of Trolbeads: working on my on my 1st trollbeads bracelet. Last Friday received two beads, Baby and Fabled Faces, from Trollbeadsjewerly.com. To my disappointment, I noticed the plating on the Baby bead is peeling...
It has not been chipped or nicked, the plating is peeling. To my understanding, beads are made from silver. Or they have only silver plating?
I have an extensive collection of Pandora charms and I have never had any issues with any of them.
I am new to the world of Trolbeads: working on my on my 1st trollbeads bracelet. Last Friday received two beads, Baby and Fabled Faces, from Trollbeadsjewerly.com. To my disappointment, I noticed the plating on the Baby bead is peeling...
It has not been chipped or nicked, the plating is peeling. To my understanding, beads are made from silver. Or they have only silver plating? I have an extensive collection of Pandora charms and I have never had any issues with any of them.
Trollbeads don't peel. Return it for a refund. Trollbeads are silver and a lot of them are heavily oxidized; the baby may be because I believe it is an older bead that has been retired. If it is truly peeling and not oxidized, something is very wrong.
I have some beads from the early 2000s, and while they have oxidized ( my preference), I have never had one peel.
I have some beads from the early 2000s, and while they have oxidized ( my preference), I have never had one peel.
Thank you! As I know, Trollbeads is a very reputable brand. The seller, TrollbeadsJewerly and Small Treasures, seemed as a reliable one. Could it be a forged bead?
What sellers would you recommend? Plan to do silver bracelet for now, "Faces and Trolls" mostly. The Baby would be a great addition to it.And I love and prefer oxidized silver, too.
I spent hours looking at all bracelets in this thread...
They are all pretty and inspiring! Love Trollbeads more than Pandora. They have more character.
I discovered that not having the chain filled up caused my bracelet to hang with the empty side on the top of my wrist. So I got a couple more beads. Here's my updated "Enchanted Forest" theme bracelet.
:lolots:
Aqua, I usually order from trollbeadsatthecommons or goldmine. Goldmine is actually called something else, bu if you goog goldmine and Trollbeads, it will come up.
I am not familiar with the place you ordered from, but hopefully someone else can offer some feedback.
QueenLouis, ou built that fast! Very pretty. Now you need another bracelet for all the other beads you will surely desire!
I am not familiar with the place you ordered from, but hopefully someone else can offer some feedback.
QueenLouis, ou built that fast! Very pretty. Now you need another bracelet for all the other beads you will surely desire!
Ummm... I might already have an entire other bracelet planned in my mind. And in my wish list.
I can spot the Troll With Big Feet. I plan to get him for my bracelet.
Yep, I couldn't resist him because I too have big feet. LOL
Queen - your Enchanted Forest looks great! I like the circular box too! I think you need a stopper though. (I am stopper, safety chain obsessed!)
I actually did add a stopper on the lock end. Someone at work mentioned the safety chain. I'm surprised the woman at the boutique didn't mention it because I went in to build an entire bracelet. She recommended a stopper, and gave me the little rod thing to lay it out on and slide onto the chain.
How/where does the safety chain attach? Is it basically just a safeguard if the lock breaks?
^ OK, glad you added the stopper. The safety chain is added protection but also changes to look of the bracelet. But I would not say it is of utmost protection. Your boutique rep should be able to show you how it attaches or there are some videos out there. It also makes you have to slide your bracelet on through your hand rather than loop it around your wrist to put it on. But like I said you should be fine. Enjoy that Beauty.