To buy Pandora charm bracelets

[PickyEaters]

Do girls still like these or are they completely passé?

Thinking of getting them for 16 and 15 year old. The girls are a bit gothic in style also so it might not be their thing anyway.

In my day it was the dangly silver charm bracelets but those would probably be like something from the Ark.

I wouldn’t buy something like that without checking with the people they were intended for.

If their style is goth I really wouldn't go with charm bracelets.

No !

Absolutely not. My DDs have never liked them at any age and they are not at all goth. I would imagine any self respecting goth would not be seen dead wearing Pandora. Jewellery can be tricky if you don't know their tastes.

Definitely not.

I'd have a look at something made out of Whitby jet. Some of that's gothy.

DD and friends (now 24 years old) were into these about a decade ago. They wore them u til GCSEs and I think they've languished in jewellery boxes since!
It's a no from me!
I'd look at vintage jewellery - silver or gold. Some second hand jewellery shops have quirky pieces which might appeal. And hits the vintage vibe thing they're all after!

I would not buy a Goth a Pandora bracelet. It's the opposite of what they are !

Just asked my similar aged DD and she looked at me as if I've grown horns.

They are "for old people", apparently.

DD17 is into things like this

They are "for old people", apparently.

Definitely older people.

I’ve only seen people over 50 wear them.
I see a lot of people in my role & confirm their date of birth when I see them. It’s only the older ladies that wear them, not for teens at all in our area.

Pandora is really divisive (I’m in the “massively dislike” camp) so I definitely wouldn’t buy anything there without checking first.

Nomination bracelets are fairly popular with my daughter and her friends. 19-21 yr olds.
You can get a black one too.

If they are a bit goth then go for silver pieces from "as above" jewellers. They do lovely boots and are cheap. My daughter loves them. And FWI my 14 yo ADORES my Victorian style sterling silver charm bracelet and wears it all the time. She loves the charms that open and do things. She loves anything a bit Victoriana

Naff stuff

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No! Does anyone?!

I don’t think you’re unreasonable to buy them - they get loads of hate on here but realistically they’re just charm bracelets.

But it is a bit daft to buy them for two girls you aren’t even sure will like them. With teenagers I think money is the way forward to be honest.

I liked troll beads about 10 years ago, but Pandora stuff is overpriced and a bit ubiquitous 50th birthday present.

If you Google "science jewellery" there's some great options

But it is a bit daft to buy them for two girls you aren’t even sure will like them this. I wouldn’t appreciate anything from Pandora really, but I’m sure plenty do.. but why would you shop there if you’re so unsure if the recipients want it? It doesn’t really sound their style. Even if they weren’t goth, still not reason to guess they’d like it. Voucher?

My dad age 16 likes hers, in fact her group of friends bought it for her birthday between them! She is quite quirky and has lots of piercings. I personally don’t like the Pandora style myself. I’d doubt they’d like it if they are gothic in style. Honestly with girls that age you can never know, I’d ask them!

I’m pretty goth (although much older ) and I don’t care for Pandora at all. I’m a big fan of As Above, as other posters have recommended.

Thanks all! I wanted to surprise them (hence I didn't ask) but I will avoid Pandora and check out all your other recommendations. ❤

I don’t like Pandora, I think the old-fashioned type of charm bracelet is much cooler and more individual. Neither is very goth though.