I have said in the past that Pandora bracelets are the “heart” of any Pandora charm bracelet. So if that is true, what are Pandora charms? They are of course the “soul” of the Pandora charm bracelet! It is the charms that will give your bracelet that very personal look and feel. Since all the charms are selected by you, they represent your your favorite things, the things that you love, and most of all, your personality!
What Should You Know about Pandora Charms?
- Authentic Pandora charms will always have a stamp on them, either “ALE925” on the silver-based ones, “ALE585” on the gold-based ones, or “Pandora” stamped on the inner core of Murano glass charms. That’s the best way to be sure you have a genuine Pandora charm.
- Pandora charms are actually large-hole beads that have ridges, or ‘threads’ on the inside of the hole. These threads let the charm beads twist easily over the bracelet’s threaded section spacers. There are even special “snap” beads you can get that will clamp over the threaded spacers to hide them. These snap beads blend in with the rest of the charms on the bracelet, so you have a very streamlined look.
- You will find these charms in both silver and gold, as well as murano glass. Some charms also have gemstones in them. They come in many different shapes and colors, so you can get very personal with them. You may want your bracelet to be all glass in certain colors, all gold or silver, or a wonderful mix of all of the above. Some charms also have “dangles” that will look like more traditional hanging charms. The only problem you will have is deciding which of the hundreds of designs to choose!
Gold and Silver Pandora Charm Bracelet on a Sterling Silver Bracelet
- It is important to remember not to clean your Pandora charms with any harsh chemicals, or even commercial jewelry cleaner. You also should not wear them in a pool, spa, or hot tub. It would probably be a good idea to remove your bracelet while you shower, or do housework or dishes. Also, do not use silver polish on them. You can clean them easily with warm water and mild soap and a small brush. Before using any polishing cloth on them, consult a Pandora dealer to see if it is one that can be used on these charms.
- Designing Pandora charm bracelets is easy – just pick the charms you love. You don’t have to stop at just enough to fill a bracelet, you know. Because it is so easy to add to or take beads off of the bracelets, you can have a totally new bracelet to wear with every outfit you own. If you have another piece of jewelry you would like to match to your bracelet, like an opal ring, or maybe your pink cubic zirconia rings, you can do that easily by choosing charms that will coordinate with those pieces.
Are Pandora Bracelets Compatible with Bead Charms Other Than Genuine Pandora Charms?
The answer to that is yes, they are. Pandora charms are made from only the highest quality gold, silver and gemstones, but there are other charms that will fit onto your Pandora bracelet. You can find a nice selection of non-Pandora charms and beads on Amazon.com, and elsewhere online. The non-Pandora type beads usually don’t have threads on the inner core of the bead. If you use Pandora clips on the threaded spacers on the bracelet though, they will keep the non-Pandora type beads from sliding around. Before you buy, make sure the item description says “Pandora compatible” and you should be good to go.
One thing to note about Pandora charms is the fact that you will rarely be able to find cheap Pandora charms that are actually genuine Pandora charms on sale. Since their jewelry is such high quality, Pandora feels that the prices they charge for their charms are already very fair, and so they do not authorize their dealers to hold a Pandora charms sale at any time. If you do find discount Pandora charms somewhere, make sure they are really Pandora charms before you buy them because chances are, they are not genuine.
You may want to read more about the types and styles of Pandora bracelets that are available also, so you know all about the entire Pandora jewelry system before you shop. Pandora charms are fun, beautiful and are full of soul and personality. Just make sure you get authentic Pandora charms for your bracelet, treat them with care, and most of all, let them show the world who you are!
Happy Shopping!
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