Pandora charms are one of the more popular charm bracelets on the market today. Part of their appeal is the ability to mix and match the Pandora beads and spacers, to have a different look for different occasions. They are also touted as being the perfect gift for any woman or girl in your life, as cartier watches the variety of charms available, there is something for everyone no matter what the occasion, or their taste in jewelry.
Giving a Pandora charm bracelet is a wonderful gift for a young girl or teenager. Generally you can buy the bracelet itself with three or four beads already on the bracelet (they are nicely separated, even if you only have a few charms on them.) Then, people can add to the bracelet by giving charms for birthdays, Christmas or other special occasions such as a memorable vacation, graduating from high-school, and later the birth of her first child, etc.
The cost of the bracelets and the charms varies greatly, and depends a lot on the type of material the bracelet or charm is made from. The main materials used are Sterling Silver, Oxidised Sterling Silver or 14ct Gold. Beads are made from sterling silver; Murano glass beads, or a mix of Sterling silver with gold. Some beads also include precious gems. Whatever the choice, there is something suitable for everyone's pocket--again, something that makes them a very popular gift.
Each season new beads are released for sale, citizen watches older beads are 'retired' and are no longer made. The design of the beads is unlimited, there is just about everything you can think of ranging from designs taken from nature, to household appliances, electronics, baby buggies, happy faces, cell-phones. You name it, there is most likely a bead, or at least something close to what you are thinking of.
The spring 2009 release of Pandora charms, due to be released soon, include silver purses, animals and decorative beads. There is also a new release of colorful Murano glass along with four new styles of gold beads.
Tips on How to Keep your Pandora Charms Clean
- Use a polishing cloth that's made for polishing silver. It's best to clean your bracelet before you put it on, and when you take it off.
- Liquid jewelry cleaner has been known to damage some of the Pandora beads, so it's best not to use it.
- The best place to store your Pandora bracelets are in a plastic bag.
How can you tell if your Pandora charms are real?
Most Pandora Charms are marked with the letters ALE and either 925ss for silver, or 585 for gold items. This jeweler's hallmark is usually placed on the charm itself, or marked on a small attachment to the bracelet. To be sure you're buying a genuine Pandora charm, its best to buy from authorised dealers.
Susan Westingham regularly reviews fashion and jewellry trends, and provides up-to-date insight on current market issues. Please read more that she has written on the topic of Pandora charms troll beads, and the history of charm bracelets.
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