Jewelry

[i love cats]

I have the 3 level travel box in a drawer somewhere. I didn't care for it. I have a cute pink leather one from Pandora that fits my bangles and then I have the bigger hard to find pink leather one that's bigger than a shoe box. That one holds all my beads, 9 bracelets and couple dozen Pandora earrings.

[kabella]

On 1/19/2014 beckyblu said:

For those of you who don't know, the Swarovski website has all Chamilla beads at 50% off while supplies last. I am curious if you all just switch your bead combinations out or if you keep starting new ones and leave the others alone. Also, how many beads/charms do you have LOL?

Beckyblu

On my bracelet, I have 17 charms including 2 spacer charms & 2 Pandora clips, I only need 4 to finish it. It depends on the size of the charms to finish a bracelet as to how many one needs. I will only switch out my my cz rose charms to a different color stone. for a different look. Thanks for the website but I am filling mine with all Pandora.

[poohbear1]

On 1/19/2014 beckyblu said:

For those of you who don't know, the Swarovski website has all Chamilla beads at 50% off while supplies last. I am curious if you all just switch your bead combinations out or if you keep starting new ones and leave the others alone. Also, how many beads/charms do you have LOL?

Beckyblu

as i've acquired more bracelets and charms (so i do start new ones) i have switched charms from one bracelet to another. my bracelets are colored themed but very often i will switch a silver bead from one bracelet to the other. i also have a couple of beautiful chamilia white irridesant charms which i eventually liked on a different bracelet. the possiblilites are endless lol!

[poohbear1]

On 1/19/2014 i love cats said:

I have the 3 level travel box in a drawer somewhere. I didn't care for it. I have a cute pink leather one from Pandora that fits my bangles and then I have the bigger hard to find pink leather one that's bigger than a shoe box. That one holds all my beads, 9 bracelets and couple dozen Pandora earrings.

for now the 3 level box will do-i am able to get all 6 bracelets and my 2 bangles in there along with the loose charms i have but i'mj ust curious-where did you end up buying that large jewelry box?

[poohbear1]

On 1/19/2014 kabella said:

On 1/19/2014 diamondsforme said:

On 1/19/2014 tobias said:

On 1/19/2014 kabella said:

My hubby started a Pandora bracelet for me with romantic charms that have so much meaning & I have chose the other charms, it's turning out to be a gorgeous design as the charms are similar in size. I only need 4 charms & a few spacers to finish it off as I prefer it to be totally filled with charms. Do you Ladies like yours filled or not? On my wish list is the "Valentines Day" charm. I only want one Pandora bracelet tho but I know many ladies love to collect many of them.

after filling up two bracelets completely (i have 6) i'm realizing that i like them almost full but not entirely full.. i removed a couple of charms from the entirely filled ones and put them on another bracelet. i like to leave maybe 1/2" of space on either end of the bracelet so the charms move around a little. tobi

I have recently discovered that I also like mine ALMOST full, as opposed to completely full. I finally received my 2 free bracelets from the December promotion. The store was out of my preferred size. Once I got home with them I took all of my beads off of all bracelets and had a ball redesigning them. I have one that my DH started for me with all love charms on it and our initials, and three charms for our wonderful grandchildren. The 2nd bracelet is filled with all things I love/like, purse, giraffe, teddy bear, bible, cross, etc. I have one with all my Christmas charms on it. I did just put it away even though I miss it. And since it's mine I don't care if people think it's odd that I wear Christmas year round. Lol. Soooo it might be coming back out. When I picked up my two new ones I got a much longer one than normal to start my blue bracelet with. I wanted to wear it with my watch and I love the way it hangs on my hand and floats back and forth over my watch. They have some beautiful Valentine Day charms out. OMG. I loved them. They might just go on my red leather bracelet that has OSU on now, but football season is over. :-) I love them cause no one will have one just like mine. My daughter and her hubby have an offer in on their first house. I have already purchased the house charm and tucked it inside a welcome to your new home card. There is a charm that can work for any occasion. Hope everyone enjoys theirs as much as I do!

I'm impressed with your collection! What I mean by totally filled is to leave the ridged edges without charms. I have clear CZ's, Silver, 5 dangles charms & My color scheme is 3 deep rose cz stones, except a silver rose charm with a rose cz in the center.When I want to change up the color scheme, I'll changed out the rose with green stones then blue for a different look. I would have to look it up but the Valentines Day charm I want is a round silver charm with tiny rose cz stone hearts. I did get the bangle free when they had the special. I just have so many bracelets I love & wear, having one Pandora is enough for me. I prefer wearing it on it own or I will wear it with the bangle sometimes. I don't like stacking a Pandora, when finished for me, its more of a statement peice.
A friend of mine likes to mix it up with Murano glass.

kabella- the ridged part in the middle is where you are supposed to put clips..you don't put anything on the ridged part on the ends of the bracelet. if you don't buy clips charms will fit over the center ridges but those ridges are made for the clips. hope this helps

[kabella]

On 1/20/2014 tobias said:

On 1/19/2014 kabella said:

On 1/19/2014 diamondsforme said:

On 1/19/2014 tobias said:

On 1/19/2014 kabella said:

My hubby started a Pandora bracelet for me with romantic charms that have so much meaning & I have chose the other charms, it's turning out to be a gorgeous design as the charms are similar in size. I only need 4 charms & a few spacers to finish it off as I prefer it to be totally filled with charms. Do you Ladies like yours filled or not? On my wish list is the "Valentines Day" charm. I only want one Pandora bracelet tho but I know many ladies love to collect many of them.

after filling up two bracelets completely (i have 6) i'm realizing that i like them almost full but not entirely full.. i removed a couple of charms from the entirely filled ones and put them on another bracelet. i like to leave maybe 1/2" of space on either end of the bracelet so the charms move around a little. tobi

I have recently discovered that I also like mine ALMOST full, as opposed to completely full. I finally received my 2 free bracelets from the December promotion. The store was out of my preferred size. Once I got home with them I took all of my beads off of all bracelets and had a ball redesigning them. I have one that my DH started for me with all love charms on it and our initials, and three charms for our wonderful grandchildren. The 2nd bracelet is filled with all things I love/like, purse, giraffe, teddy bear, bible, cross, etc. I have one with all my Christmas charms on it. I did just put it away even though I miss it. And since it's mine I don't care if people think it's odd that I wear Christmas year round. Lol. Soooo it might be coming back out. When I picked up my two new ones I got a much longer one than normal to start my blue bracelet with. I wanted to wear it with my watch and I love the way it hangs on my hand and floats back and forth over my watch. They have some beautiful Valentine Day charms out. OMG. I loved them. They might just go on my red leather bracelet that has OSU on now, but football season is over. :-) I love them cause no one will have one just like mine. My daughter and her hubby have an offer in on their first house. I have already purchased the house charm and tucked it inside a welcome to your new home card. There is a charm that can work for any occasion. Hope everyone enjoys theirs as much as I do!

I'm impressed with your collection! What I mean by totally filled is to leave the ridged edges without charms. I have clear CZ's, Silver, 5 dangles charms & My color scheme is 3 deep rose cz stones, except a silver rose charm with a rose cz in the center.When I want to change up the color scheme, I'll changed out the rose with green stones then blue for a different look. I would have to look it up but the Valentines Day charm I want is a round silver charm with tiny rose cz stone hearts. I did get the bangle free when they had the special. I just have so many bracelets I love & wear, having one Pandora is enough for me. I prefer wearing it on it own or I will wear it with the bangle sometimes. I don't like stacking a Pandora, when finished for me, its more of a statement peice.
A friend of mine likes to mix it up with Murano glass.

kabella- the ridged part in the middle is where you are supposed to put clips..you don't put anything on the ridged part on the ends of the bracelet. if you don't buy clips charms will fit over the center ridges but those ridges are made for the clips. hope this helps

Maybe I didn't explain myself well. Yes I know the clips are put on each side of the middle section so the bracelet has 3 sections to fill. I am leaving enough space where you put the charms on the ends of the bracelet which are ridged. I intend to put one more clip charm on the end instead of buying safety clips which I don't care for because I don't like the hanging chain. I do have the middle sectioned filled & only need need 3 charms, one clip charm, possibly a spacer on 2 depending on the size of the charms. My charms are more symetrical except for the dangles which I have 5, one in the center section & 2 on each other sections. Yes I know you don't put charms on the ends but thanks for mentioning it

[poohbear1]

On 1/21/2014 kabella said:

On 1/20/2014 tobias said:

On 1/19/2014 kabella said:

On 1/19/2014 diamondsforme said:

On 1/19/2014 tobias said:

On 1/19/2014 kabella said:

My hubby started a Pandora bracelet for me with romantic charms that have so much meaning & I have chose the other charms, it's turning out to be a gorgeous design as the charms are similar in size. I only need 4 charms & a few spacers to finish it off as I prefer it to be totally filled with charms. Do you Ladies like yours filled or not? On my wish list is the "Valentines Day" charm. I only want one Pandora bracelet tho but I know many ladies love to collect many of them.

after filling up two bracelets completely (i have 6) i'm realizing that i like them almost full but not entirely full.. i removed a couple of charms from the entirely filled ones and put them on another bracelet. i like to leave maybe 1/2" of space on either end of the bracelet so the charms move around a little. tobi

I have recently discovered that I also like mine ALMOST full, as opposed to completely full. I finally received my 2 free bracelets from the December promotion. The store was out of my preferred size. Once I got home with them I took all of my beads off of all bracelets and had a ball redesigning them. I have one that my DH started for me with all love charms on it and our initials, and three charms for our wonderful grandchildren. The 2nd bracelet is filled with all things I love/like, purse, giraffe, teddy bear, bible, cross, etc. I have one with all my Christmas charms on it. I did just put it away even though I miss it. And since it's mine I don't care if people think it's odd that I wear Christmas year round. Lol. Soooo it might be coming back out. When I picked up my two new ones I got a much longer one than normal to start my blue bracelet with. I wanted to wear it with my watch and I love the way it hangs on my hand and floats back and forth over my watch. They have some beautiful Valentine Day charms out. OMG. I loved them. They might just go on my red leather bracelet that has OSU on now, but football season is over. :-) I love them cause no one will have one just like mine. My daughter and her hubby have an offer in on their first house. I have already purchased the house charm and tucked it inside a welcome to your new home card. There is a charm that can work for any occasion. Hope everyone enjoys theirs as much as I do!

I'm impressed with your collection! What I mean by totally filled is to leave the ridged edges without charms. I have clear CZ's, Silver, 5 dangles charms & My color scheme is 3 deep rose cz stones, except a silver rose charm with a rose cz in the center.When I want to change up the color scheme, I'll changed out the rose with green stones then blue for a different look. I would have to look it up but the Valentines Day charm I want is a round silver charm with tiny rose cz stone hearts. I did get the bangle free when they had the special. I just have so many bracelets I love & wear, having one Pandora is enough for me. I prefer wearing it on it own or I will wear it with the bangle sometimes. I don't like stacking a Pandora, when finished for me, its more of a statement peice.
A friend of mine likes to mix it up with Murano glass.

kabella- the ridged part in the middle is where you are supposed to put clips..you don't put anything on the ridged part on the ends of the bracelet. if you don't buy clips charms will fit over the center ridges but those ridges are made for the clips. hope this helps

Maybe I didn't explain myself well. Yes I know the clips are put on each side of the middle section so the bracelet has 3 sections to fill. I am leaving enough space where you put the charms on the ends of the bracelet which are ridged. I intend to put one more clip charm on the end instead of buying safety clips which I don't care for because I don't like the hanging chain. I do have the middle sectioned filled & only need need 3 charms, one clip charm, possibly a spacer on 2 depending on the size of the charms. My charms are more symetrical except for the dangles which I have 5, one in the center section & 2 on each other sections. Yes I know you don't put charms on the ends but thanks for mentioning it

ok yes a clip is good to keep the charms from falling off when you open the bracelet - i also like a clip at the other end near the lock so that the charms dont attach to that ribbed section. as i said, i personally like a little extra room so that the charms move around a little - that also keeps the bracelet more flexible than when its tightly filled. hope this helps?

[lboone]

On 1/19/2014 beckyblu said:

Thanks so much for all the info about these bracelets. I am currently looking at the Chamilla also and boy are they gorgeous. I think I am in trouble with these beads LOL.

Beckyblu

Don't forget about Trollbeads. They are a different aesthetic than Pandora, and most of their beads won't fit on other brands bracelets but ALL brands beads will fit on a Trollbeads bracelet. The Trollbeads have a smaller core than other brands. If you like their glass, look for the ones called Universal. They have cores that fit on all other brands.

Some Troll collectors don't like the Universal core, they look at it as a sell out. I look at it as smart business. If a Pandora owner likes a Troll glass bead, but it won't fit on the Pandora bracelet, they lose a sale. I don't think a lot of people will buy a whole new "system" for one bead.

[customer 5]

On 1/22/2014 lboone said:

On 1/19/2014 beckyblu said:

Thanks so much for all the info about these bracelets. I am currently looking at the Chamilla also and boy are they gorgeous. I think I am in trouble with these beads LOL.

Beckyblu

Don't forget about Trollbeads. They are a different aesthetic than Pandora, and most of their beads won't fit on other brands bracelets but ALL brands beads will fit on a Trollbeads bracelet. The Trollbeads have a smaller core than other brands. If you like their glass, look for the ones called Universal. They have cores that fit on all other brands.

Some Troll collectors don't like the Universal core, they look at it as a sell out. I look at it as smart business. If a Pandora owner likes a Troll glass bead, but it won't fit on the Pandora bracelet, they lose a sale. I don't think a lot of people will buy a whole new "system" for one bead.

Too expensive for just one or a couple of beads. But I understand the Purist attitude towards the sell out.

[lboone]

On 1/22/2014 customer 5 said:

Don't forget about Trollbeads. They are a different aesthetic than Pandora, and most of their beads won't fit on other brands bracelets but ALL brands beads will fit on a Trollbeads bracelet. The Trollbeads have a smaller core than other brands. If you like their glass, look for the ones called Universal. They have cores that fit on all other brands.

Some Troll collectors don't like the Universal core, they look at it as a sell out. I look at it as smart business. If a Pandora owner likes a Troll glass bead, but it won't fit on the Pandora bracelet, they lose a sale. I don't think a lot of people will buy a whole new "system" for one bead.

Too expensive for just one or a couple of beads. But I understand the Purist attitude towards the sell out.

I certainly understand it. I was a Trollbead purist for a LONG time. Then I found artisan glass beads on EtsYdoTcOm and the rest is/was history. I have WAY too many "European charm beads" now.

But I haven't really been pleased with the new Trollbeads. They are a little too "cute" for my taste. I think they are meant to appeal more to a broader base of folks, and look more like the Pandora than the older Trollbeads. While the folks at Trollbeads will tell you this isn't true, all I can say is what I see. And I don't blame them. Trollbeads was the first, but Pandora really took the concept and ran (so to speak.) You see Pandora in all types of stores, and there are many Pandora concept stores around. It is hard to find a Trollbeads store, at least in my area. Why wouldn't they try to expand their appeal? But the things that drew me to Trollbeads are now being pushed to the side.

However they did come out with their new system, X by Trollbeads, in Sept of last year. I gave it a while to get the initial kinks out, and ordered my first bracelet yesterday. I got some silver links and enough rubber to finish out a bracelet.

I also really like Rebeligion (which hasn't migrated to the US yet, but you can get it online. My favorite online retailer is Katzenmier's. Nadia has THE BEST customer service, she will go way beyond what I would normally expect to make sure you get the right size.) And Story by Kranz and Zeigler. They have a US presence, but are still bigger in Europe right now.

I like both of them because you don't see them everywhere. Yet.