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Enter your email to receive updates about new posts or weekly summaries in your inbox. Email Address. And if we look deeper into history, charms are mainly used to symbolize luck , that it eventually grew into a beauty accessory that all of us would want and love. Trollbeads vs Pandora vs Thomas Sabo.
Trollbeads is established in Copenhagen, Denmark and products are manufactured in Denmark. Pandora is established in Copenhagen, Denmark and products are manufactured in Thailand.
Thomas Sabo is established in Frankfurt, Germany and products are manufactured in Germany. Get Inspired click here. Check out the Men Collection clickable. Presenting the Valentine exclusive, the Rose Spacer. Check out their Spring Collection Their silver beads aren't as "cute" but I think they're much more detailed. Pandora silvers tend to be more straightforward to represent specific things i.
So it also depends on your personality. Last difference is you can choose your lock for troll bracelets as they are sold separately you may be able to find a jeweler offering a free bracelet with purchase of lock deal so that's another way to be creative.
Pandora does have the barrel clasp on many of their bracelets so if putting it on is a big problem for you that may be another reason to go with a Pandora. Good luck, let us know what you choose! The Pandora thread here is populated with lovely and knowledgeable ladies!
Kitsunegrl Fill the Giant Pig! Nov 7, 13, Cajun Country. I much prefer Trollbeads. They came out in and have a selection of beads rooted in mythology, symbolism, and elements. Their glass beads are stellar. In fact, Pandora glass is designed by one of Trollbead's designers and Pandora must pay a "royalty" fee for the special silver core used on the glass to Trollbead for the next 25 years. We won't call it stealing, but let's just say the owners of Pandora used to be closely associated with Trollbeads.
Pandora is more widely known because of their blitz style of advertising and trying to locate themselves in spots like jewelry stores and malls. Usually you will find Trollbeads in smaller boutique style shops, although they have opened several concept stores and kiosks in the past year.
Personally, I feel that Pandora is more "safe" in their beads To be sure, they have their share of lovely flowers and romantic themed beads, but they are done in such clever ways! I think if you want ease of finding beads and are a bit more mainstream, you might find Pandora the better choice. However locks are sold separately. All of our glass beads are handmade and can therefore vary.
If you aren't satisfied with the bead you receive, you have 30 days from the day you receive the item to return it. You can find all of our retailers at this link: Find a Retailer. Any piece of jewelry will begin to oxidize over time, as they are exposed to oxygen. As a result they will become black. Simply clean them with liquid soap and a soft toothbrush or polish them with a soft polishing cloth to bring back the silver shine. Do not use chemicals. As with all metals, the color from silver beads can rub off onto the gold beads, as they rub against each other on your bracelet.
You can simply polish the gold beads with a soft cloth to bring back the shine and gold color. How many carats of gold are there in the gold beads and gold chains? All of our gold beads are made from 18kt gold while all of the gold chains are made from 14kt gold as this is stronger and can hold more. We have experienced that there are other beads which fit on our chains but not always the other way around.
Our Universal Uniques, which are designed with a larger opening, will fit on other chains. Trollbeads are extremely durable. You can pretty much carry on as you normally would when wearing your Trollbeads. However, there are some things you can do to make sure your jewelry will look beautiful for many years to come. Unfortunately, it is not possible to find waterproof jewelry glue so jewelry with gemstones or pearls attached should be removed when doing the dishes or in the shower.
Wearing your Leather Bracelet when in water will decrease the life span and is not recommended. To clean your Trollbeads use liquid soap and a soft toothbrush or polish them with a soft cloth. This won't remove scratches but it will remove everyday dirt. The beads will oxidize begin to look black after contact with oxygen and water, but you can simply polish them back to life with a soft polishing cloth.
Our Basic Lock is best used as a starting lock as it is not sturdy enough for a full bracelet. A completely filled bracelet becomes heavier and tighter and therefore requires a sturdier lock. The small end should be hooked on to the small eye of the bracelet and the larger end should be hooked on to the large eye of the bracelet. When measuring for a leather bracelet we recommend a snug fit as the suple leather will stretch over time. Some beads have a larger hole, and will therefore be looser on the leather bracelet then other beads.
How can I tell if a Trollbeads product I purchased is genuine? Unfortunately, many counterfeit Trollbeads items are difficult to detect by the untrained eye. However, most genuine Trollbeads products will be stamped with the following:. Please be aware that silver and gold beads were first stamped from January and glass beads were first stamped from May Therefore, many genuine beads made before that time are not stamped.
When measuring for bracelets, measure tightly where your wrist is broadest and add 2 cm or about 1 inch. This will allow enough slack to add beads and fill your bracelet. Remember that the length shown when you order a bracelet is the total length of the bracelet once you have attached a lock, however locks are sold separately. Take a piece of string and wrap it around your finger and measure the length with a ruler.
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