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MrsChinadoll said:
I prefer the more saturated set so the right!
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darkangel07760 said:
i prefer the right! oh and about your two blue deserts... I think that the one on the right is a pink desert. I have a pink desert, looks just like that one. looks like you got a pink and a blue desert. oops! they are both VERY pretty though!!!
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Thanks both. I definitely prefer the more saturated ruby rock, I decided, but can't make up my mind about the jade. I prefer the vivid green of one and the chunkiness of the other...:wacko:
 
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dinamit said:
Thanks for the very informative post Arwen. I decided to keep the largest purpley bead.
From what you say, it sounds like it is pretty hard to authenticate Trollbeads as there are so many variables.

How do you recognise a fake core?
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The variation in each bead really makes it hard to spot a fake, especially since fakes got better over the years.
For silvers one might say fakes lack detail, however also some authentic silver beads lack this.

As for glass and their core: TB uses a unique core size, it´ s smaller than Pandora or others. Also that core is not glued in and it's one piece. Fake beads often have larger cores or a glued core that actually consists of two parts.

In the past as a rule you could also have said that fakes were mostly current collection beads - no older retireds. Lately there is one seller which appears under different names and sells glass fakes from older designs, i.e. old earth, caterpillar etc.
So always be careful if a seller sells very rare older beads in large quantities.

As for your quandary with the ruby rock and jade beads: I prefer the jade from the left side and the ruby rock from the right set.
But why not keep both jades? It's retired and finding a nice specimen will get harder and both of yours are very pretty.
 
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arwen said:
The variation in each bead really makes it hard to spot a fake, especially since fakes got better over the years.
For silvers one might say fakes lack detail, however also some authentic silver beads lack this.

As for glass and their core: TB uses a unique core size, it´ s smaller than Pandora or others. Also that core is not glued in and it's one piece. Fake beads often have larger cores or a glued core that actually consists of two parts.

In the past as a rule you could also have said that fakes were mostly current collection beads - no older retireds. Lately there is one seller which appears under different names and sells glass fakes from older designs, i.e. old earth, caterpillar etc.
So always be careful if a seller sells very rare older beads in large quantities.

As for your quandary with the ruby rock and jade beads: I prefer the jade from the left side and the ruby rock from the right set.
But why not keep both jades? It's retired and finding a nice specimen will get harder and both of yours are very pretty.
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Thanks for the tips Arwen, it's good to know what to lookout for. I am guessing the same core rules apply for stone beads too?

I think I will keep both jades, I can always sell one down the line.

I got a voucher for my birthday so will buy another silver with it - excited! I think I will cherish each bead I buy as this bracelet will have to grow slowly - I spent way too much money on Pandora already...:whistle:
 
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darkangel07760 said:
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Oh wow darkangel, it is stunning! Is that a new bracelet? Just when I though this thread has been abandonec up comes a gorgeous pic.

You inspire me with Trollbeads as much as I inspire you with Pandora. Do you prefer one over the other now? They are so very different. I can hardly wait for my Troll collection to grow but have to take it easy having spent so much on Pandora previously. By the way, no offense to anyone who is vehemently anti-Pandora as I know some Trollies are. My charm collecting world began with that brand and so I collect both.
 
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Does anyone have the small or large silver scrolls? If so could you please post pictures? I'd be very grateful as I am struggling to find photos of bracelets with them on, and can't make up my mind which to choose until then.
 
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And one with the two jades...You can clearly tell that I love jewellery, or that I have way too much spare time lol (not)! I just love taking pictures of pretty things. Apologies for hogging the thread.

I just ordered the small planet bead to balance the stay positive one. I know part of the fun is in the journey of collceting but I am just so inpatient!
 

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dinamit said:
Oh wow darkangel, it is stunning! Is that a new bracelet? Just when I though this thread has been abandonec up comes a gorgeous pic.

You inspire me with Trollbeads as much as I inspire you with Pandora. Do you prefer one over the other now? They are so very different. I can hardly wait for my Troll collection to grow but have to take it easy having spent so much on Pandora previously. By the way, no offense to anyone who is vehemently anti-Pandora as I know some Trollies are. My charm collecting world began with that brand and so I collect both.
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Thank you! I frequently change up my bracelets. This was a bracelet that i made very quickly. I noticed how i chose my favorites!
I love troll more than pandora, but my current pandora is looking pretty good.
 
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