Please or to access all these features

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Am I too old for a Pandora charm bracelet?

186 replies

MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 11/10/2024 11:15

I'm touching 40. I wanted a Pandora charm bracelet about 15-20 years ago when either they became really popular or I first noticed them. I didn't bother as they were expensive ish (especially to me, a pauper at the time) and really common.

Anyway, I recently bought my 13 year old daughter one (around the age range I feel they're manufactured for) and I've been completely taken in by their marketing and how good they look on DD, her friends, the store girls all of whom are a good 2,close to 3 decades younger than me and the idea of cute little treats and easy gifts for everyone.

Is it a kids thing and I'm past it or are they still cute? Is there a grown up version? 😂😂😂

I think it's ok to keep and wear one if you've had it from a young age but to buy one now is a bit "live, laugh, love"???

OP posts:
New posts on this thread. Refresh page
Sever1 · 26/06/2025 21:35

No there isn't any age for the Pandora market anyone and everyone are welcome. It is a very personalised buying experience and the charms & clips are such a good idea. I hope you are not put off with a preconception you would be missing out.

Sever1 · 26/06/2025 20:24

MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 11/10/2024 11:15

I'm touching 40. I wanted a Pandora charm bracelet about 15-20 years ago when either they became really popular or I first noticed them. I didn't bother as they were expensive ish (especially to me, a pauper at the time) and really common.

Anyway, I recently bought my 13 year old daughter one (around the age range I feel they're manufactured for) and I've been completely taken in by their marketing and how good they look on DD, her friends, the store girls all of whom are a good 2,close to 3 decades younger than me and the idea of cute little treats and easy gifts for everyone.

Is it a kids thing and I'm past it or are they still cute? Is there a grown up version? 😂😂😂

I think it's ok to keep and wear one if you've had it from a young age but to buy one now is a bit "live, laugh, love"???

There is no age range anyone can wear Pandora. They are quite expensive and I don't know any 13 year olds that can afford/have disposable income for jewellery. The bracelets are absolutely beautiful and quality of the gold and silver is really good, some of the charms and pricing are hit and miss but there is something for everyone. The clips are cute I got a bracelet and clip and am looking forward to new releases this summer autumn etc

Timetoread · 02/11/2024 16:30

No, you are not too old

Refreshingpie · 02/11/2024 16:29

You’re never too old for something you want !

doner638 · 02/11/2024 16:28

Magnastorm
If you like them and it will make you happy, get one. Who the fuck cares what other people think?

This.x2

Ameliasvocalfry · 30/10/2024 23:44

MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 11/10/2024 11:28

I think it's the brand rather than the item.

Sorry, I wasn't clear - mine is a Pandora bracelet and I love it, the charms were all gifts and mean a lot to me.

HolyPeaches · 30/10/2024 20:42

I’m 30, and got a Pandora Moments bangle (pictured) for my 21st birthday and got a few charms bought afterwards too. I still wear it and don’t feel “too old”. Go for it OP!

My mums almost 60 and asked my dad to buy her a bangle a few years ago for her birthday. She’s not too old for one either.

Am I too old for a Pandora charm bracelet?
Sansan18 · 30/10/2024 20:33

Have a look at trollbeads instead.They're beautifully crafted and there's such variety.

FutureMandosWife · 30/10/2024 20:13

I have one and close to your age. Of course you can have one. No age limit. Loads of different charms you can get.

ChicRaven · 30/10/2024 20:04

You're only 39! Hardly one foot in the grave

PeloMom · 30/10/2024 20:03

If you like it get it.
to me it never made financial sense - I calculated for the cost of charms etc I can get something much nicer from Tiffany etc. but that’s me. You do you.

Trinity69 · 30/10/2024 20:03

I’ve asked for one for Christmas. I’m 44.

MarriedtoSeamus · 30/10/2024 20:01

I’m 30, I’ve had one for about 15 years and have now got a few different ones. You’ll have to prise mine off my dead body and even then I’ll haunt you for it back 😂

if you want one then go for it

moonshinepoursthroughmywindow · 30/10/2024 19:56

I'm a lot older than you and I've had a cheaper version in silver (the bracelet itself came from Argos, the beads mainly from craft shops and a few from Avon) for about 10 years. I don't wear it every day but I am quite fond of it. I probably wouldn't have got one from Pandora itself, not because of the cost, but because I like searching for unusual beads that I'm less likely to see on anybody else. I quite like the thought that probably nobody has got quite the same combination as me. I wouldn't absolutely rule out getting a bead or two from a Pandora shop if they represented something that was important to me, but so far I haven't. I definitely wouldn't buy a ready-curated bracelet with a whole collection of thematically similar beads. But I wouldn't look down my nose and someone who did - I just like things that are a bit different. I certainly don't think the Pandora designs are ugly and I don't think they're confined to one age group either. Surely the whole point of a charm bracelet is that you collect stuff for it over a lifetime.

Stormyweatheroutthere · 30/10/2024 19:04

My moody teen solemnly told me at 50 I was not too old for a hairband and I could indeed wear whatever I wanted...
So 3 years on I absolutely do!
I was even the first one in my family to buy Crocs!! Teen dd followed suit!
Be you op.

HollyKnight · 30/10/2024 19:00

MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 30/10/2024 18:32

@HollyKnight so it finally arrived. This is the one for my mum for Christmas and I'm glad it's for my mum. The charms are amazing but the bracelet itself is lovely and you get a safety chain which you have to pay £35 for with Pandora. However, it doesn't look as nice as the Pandora because it's a darker silver so looks a lot cheaper - which it is. I'm going to go for the Pandora bracelet and get a few of the gnoce charms.

Thanks so much for your advice. It's honestly been amazing!

Aww I'm glad you like the charms! Yeah, the free bracelet isn't the nicest. I actually bought a Pandora bracelet off of Vinted for mine because I like a bargain (ie I'm a cheap ass 🙈). Just make sure you get a safety chain that fits because even the Pandora clasps fail at times.

ForDogsSake · 30/10/2024 18:37

You're never too old for anything.
All this ' too old ' shit drives me insane, whether it's hair, clothes, jewellery or anything else.
Your look has bob all to do with anyone else, wear what YOU want, not what anyone else wants.
Anyone who thinks someone is too old for something needs to grow up.

MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 30/10/2024 18:32

@HollyKnight so it finally arrived. This is the one for my mum for Christmas and I'm glad it's for my mum. The charms are amazing but the bracelet itself is lovely and you get a safety chain which you have to pay £35 for with Pandora. However, it doesn't look as nice as the Pandora because it's a darker silver so looks a lot cheaper - which it is. I'm going to go for the Pandora bracelet and get a few of the gnoce charms.

Thanks so much for your advice. It's honestly been amazing!

OP posts:
Scottishgirl85 · 19/10/2024 07:21

I'm 39 and don't give 2 shits what other people think of me. I'm surprised you haven't reached that stage of mental freedom yet! Just enjoy life and do whatever the heck you like, as long as it's legal and not unkind :-)

GroovyChick87 · 19/10/2024 07:19

I admit I see them as a younger girls thing. I couldn't wear them as I don't like anything dangling from my wrist as it gets in the way and annoys me. But it doesn't really matter what I think. If you like them, get one. The only person whose opinion matters is yours.

Mermaidsarereal · 19/10/2024 07:16

I'm 35 and have had mine for around 15 years I've never taken it off, my mums in her 50s and also wears hers everyday. If you want one get one! It's a great gift idea for birthdays and Christmas too, my DH finds it so much easier to buy me charms and I like the fact that he's chosen them for me so each one is special.

Lucinda7 · 19/10/2024 00:39

I wanted something like a Pandora bracelet but I went for Clogau. I have some Welsh heritage so was swayed by that. I have silver charms with a touch of Welsh gold. You can get gold ones if you can afford it! I am 71.

krustykittens · 18/10/2024 22:45

I have a mixture of Pandora and Gnoce on my bracelet. I have had them years, I’ve not any problems with tarnishing.

MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 18/10/2024 18:09

Your order has been received. Thanks for your purchase!
And you will receive an email to track your order's progress.
USE CODE: 100V, you will GET £100 DISCOUNT on your next order valued over £200.

For anyone who's interested.

OP posts:
MoreCardassianThanKardashian · 18/10/2024 18:09

I'm the worst procrastinator ever. So... I've ordered my mum a gnoce as her Christmas present and if it looks ok I'll get myself one 😂😂😂

OP posts:
Swipe left for the next trending thread