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Pandora bracelets.

189 replies

CarbyDeadUn · 28/10/2017 20:28

I really want one. They are so pretty. Lots of different beads and things that can be added.
But are they a bit common?

I am torn.

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ownedbySWD · 28/10/2017 20:29

But who cares, really? If you love it and.enjoy it, can afford it, etc, wear it.

PeppaPigTastesLikeBacon · 28/10/2017 20:30

I love mine. I don’t wear it but I like that each bead has a story to tell in your life. If you do get one though don’t get the leather strap. Mine has started to go weird

BeautifulLiar · 28/10/2017 20:30

They probably are a bit common now (and MN will definitely tell you so) but I love mine because it was bought by DP and every charm was a gift and means something to me/us

I sold the one exH got me on eBay

Possumfish · 28/10/2017 20:30

I think they are very common! And so overpriced!!!!! But each to their own! Get one if you like them :)

Santawontbelong · 28/10/2017 20:31

Mine is full of meaning, dc get me one (my choice) for Xmas and birthday. Always get a Xmas themed one from eldest ds and it means loads.

JennyOnAPlate · 28/10/2017 20:31

I love mine because my dc chose all the charms that are on it, and they have a reason for each one.

KinkyAfro · 28/10/2017 20:31

I like my Sabo bracelet, also considered common on here but all my charms are personal to me

CarbyDeadUn · 28/10/2017 20:34

So if I were to be a terrible snob and too sneery to get a pandora (even though I really quite like some of the bits) what else is even more pretty and maybe a bit more unusual? Yet can be still added to?

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bottlesandcans · 28/10/2017 20:36

They look cheap. Sorry.

CarbyDeadUn · 28/10/2017 20:37

Trollbeads? Also pretty. I think I want a solid bangle.

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BlueNeighbourhood1 · 28/10/2017 20:39

I had a leather one and wore it every day for four years without taking it off, with no beads on. Eventually the leather wore away and was on the verge of snapping when I stopped wearing it.

DP bought me a lovely rope bracelet with words on a rose gold plate to our favourite line from our favourite song inscribed and that took it's place, it's perfect.

Pandora is perfectly acceptable and appeals to people of every age because it can signify what they want it to. I'd get it and go with a silver bracelet.

VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 28/10/2017 20:40

Sorry, can't stand them and think the prices are obscene.

I do have an old fashioned charm bracelet in my cupboard, but don't wear it these days.

Otherwise, are Links of London bracelets still a "thing"?

LaurieMarlow · 28/10/2017 20:44

If you like them, who gives a fuck what anyone else thinks?

Notevilstepmother · 28/10/2017 20:47

I think pandora are over priced. I have a traditional one but it does mean the older type charms need attaching by a jeweller.

Nettletheelf · 28/10/2017 20:49

I’d sooner spend the money on a bracelet made out of a proper precious metal, not the old crap Pandora, Thomas Sabo, Nomination etc. bracelets are made from!

SierraFerrara · 28/10/2017 20:49

If you like them go for it.
Personally I have never liked them but especially now everyone has them but why does that matter?

Queenofthedrivensnow · 28/10/2017 20:51

I love them. I really want one

FrancisCrawford · 28/10/2017 20:53

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RobinHumphries · 28/10/2017 20:54

Clogau do charm bracelets

KitKat1985 · 28/10/2017 20:54

I don't like them and I think they're a bit tacky, sorry (just my opinion). I also don't get why people pay £50 or more for beads that aren't even made out of precious metals. But at the end of the day if you like them then what I, (or anyone else), thinks of your choice of jewellery doesn't matter.

Thesmallthings · 28/10/2017 20:55

They are very over priced for the actual quality imo

But they do do some lovely bits. My engagement ring is from there. And I habe the leather bracelet with the charm that matches my ring.

I spend far to much time looking at them but can never bring my self to pay for one. I check Facebook selling sites for second hand ones.

Pandora bracelets.
Icanseethepigeon · 28/10/2017 20:55

Trollbeads are far nicer, classier, less "blingy" but still individual and pretty. I LOVE my trollbead bracelet that I change to match my outfit and it just looks nicer than Pandora (I think).

Rufustherenegadereindeer1 · 28/10/2017 20:56

I like troll beads i have 2.5 bracelets

But i have a pandora Christmas one because I dont like the odd 'christmassy' troll bead

BadTasteFlump · 28/10/2017 20:56

I have one and I love it. According to MN law they are tacky and common but I choose not to live my life according to MN

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Ericaequites · 28/10/2017 21:01

The most popular Pandora bracelets in the States are sterling silver. All my charms are sterling, not some inferior metal.