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To think DN's BF is being unkind about Pandora bracelet?

56 replies

MissMap · 15/10/2011 12:24

Having no prior experience of Pandora bracelets, I would like the benefit of your advice. Are they chavvy or DN appears to have found "a steady chap with good prospects, and good looks to boot" to quote my Great Aunt.

She also has a long standing best friend who seems possibly to be a little miffed about this boyfriend.

This week the boyfriend has given my DN a Pandora bracelet with a few charms on it. The best friend announced that she thinks Pandora bracelets are chavvy? DN seems hurt and upset.

was she just being unkind?

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BeyondLimitsOfTheLivingDead · 15/10/2011 14:20

I was under the impression that the chavs had moved on from Burberry and it was "okay" again now? [hgrin]

Not something I have personally as I'm too poor , but I like Pandora bracelets. Not seen anyone round here (council estate, ha) with one on, so cant be the in thing for the chavs [hwink]
Def sounds like shes jealous. Of the BF or maybe the bracelet

SpookhettiTwirlerAndProud · 15/10/2011 14:25

Where have I been the last 10 years? At school, with loads of chavs wearing burberry. Although I left 4 years ago. So maybe it has changed.

Trills · 15/10/2011 14:29

YANBU, she is being unkind.

I don't like Pandora bracelets though.

TheQueenOfDeDead · 15/10/2011 14:31

Pandora's are considered "chavvy" because rip offs are sold on every market stall across the UK.

They are also depressingly unimaginative.

your DN's friend was unkind though.

SmethWitchBelle · 15/10/2011 14:45

I've got one and I love it but I couldn't give a rat's ass if it was chavvy. I also sport yellow gold jewellery though Shock so maybe there's your answer.

ChooChooWowWow · 15/10/2011 15:52

The BF sounds really sweet.

I don't like Pandora bracelets. I think anything that starts a million cheap and nasty copies is to be avoided.
However, I would never dream of telling a friend what I thought. I think your DNs friend is being spiteful and jealous.

plainwhitet · 15/10/2011 15:56

Wow I am really surprised by some of your opinions! I love Pandora bracelets, I think they look very pretty on, I think the choice of charms and links are gorgeous, and round here they are the bees knees for teenagers (and I would love one too ...) I think it is a generous and lovely present. I did not know there were market stall rip offs and chavvy (a word banned in our house) is the last thing I would think when I see one worn. Lucky her, I say.

ilovesooty · 15/10/2011 16:00

Hate the term chavvy with a passion...

Her friend is being unkind.

Pancakeflipper · 15/10/2011 16:03

They are not cheap.

He obviously likes the DN alot to part with his pennies on a gift like that.

The BF is jealous.

(but I made my DP take the one he got me back to the shop - I don't like them).

ENormaSnob · 15/10/2011 16:17

The friend sounds jealous and mean.

whostolemyname · 15/10/2011 16:20

I don't think they are chavvy at all. And I don't own one so no vested intrest! Sounds like her friend was a bit jealous.

A1980 · 15/10/2011 16:29

Who cares whether they are chavvy or not it is very unkind to turn your nose up at a gift that is given kindly.

A1980 · 15/10/2011 16:30

The best friend is probably jealous

NinkyNonker · 15/10/2011 16:34

They're not my thing, but that is a really lovely gesture. Bf is being mean and rude.

LaLaLaLayla · 15/10/2011 16:37

They are no more chavvy than Tiffany. I think your DN's friend is just jealous.

PandorasSocks · 15/10/2011 16:48

Totally surprised by some of the, dare I say, snobbery on this thread.

Fair enough if you don't like the bracelets, but to label something chavvy (which is a horrid word and very much over-used on this forum) because you don't like it or you think it looks cheap is a bit off.

For the record, I was given a Pandora bracelet for my 40th. I love it. It is full of charms and each one represents something special and meaningful in my life. It was certainly not cheap!

OP, your DN is lucky to have both the bracelet and the boyfriend. Pay no attention to snobs or jealous friends Smile

mosschops30 · 15/10/2011 16:56

I dont think its chavvy at all, i love mine, dh bought me one after ds2 was born, ive now got about £600 worth on there. Wear it every day.

GoEasyPudding · 15/10/2011 17:02

My MIL has one and I thought it quite pretty. They are expensive.
The charms start at £15.00 for a "spacer". I have been browsing them online recently as its an easy gift for the MIL. I wouldnt want one myself but I dont wear any jewels!!

This boyfriend sounds great. A man buying jewellery? This is a serious chap! The friend is very mean to say such a negative thing and is therefore super jealous.

aldiwhore · 15/10/2011 17:14

They can LOOK chavvy if you put chavesque charms on them, they can look lovely... that's the point of them surely that you tailor them to your own style?

I think too many people wear them for me to want to rush out and buy them and I think they're overpriced. BUT saying that many of my friends wear them and the charms, though not all to my taste, mostly have meaning attached.

Its a lovely gift for a boyfriend to buy his girlfriend... it would be even lovely as time goes on and they remain together adding charms year on year.

Your DN's friend isn't 'wrong' necesarily, but that's her own opinion, AND she's being a little spiteful! (Very in fact, probably jealous, but sometimes even your best mate can be a twat).

lurkerspeaks · 15/10/2011 18:13

Friend nasty.

Pandora bracelets - not my style at all but I know plenty of well paid, well dressed woman who own them.

Niece is lucky to have boyf who is thoughful and generous.

Original poster
MissMap · 16/10/2011 13:36

May I bring to your attention I did not/would not use the acronym "chavvy".

I was quoting my DN BF.

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pigletmania · 16/10/2011 13:48

Very very jealous and bad case of the green eyed monster. Pandora bracelets are very expensive and lovely, wish dh would give me one Smile

HengshanRoad · 16/10/2011 14:03

Pandora bracelets are hideously cheap-looking.

Nothing wrong with describing something as chavvy, IMO. Chavvy is as chavvy does.

ScaredBear · 16/10/2011 14:06

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Birdsgottafly · 16/10/2011 14:08

I don't think that many people understand the correct defintion of 'chav'.

It is someone of the underclass background, who behaves in a certain way, wearing a piece of jewelery cannot make you a chav.

It's nice to see that snobbery and elitism is alive and kicking in every area, to have something to laugh at.