Pandora

Recently I decided that I wanted to start my own Pandora bracelet. It's kinda funny because I have never really been into jewelry like this and even my husband was surprised when I said I wanted to start a bracelet. I don't love everything that Pandora makes, but that's kind of the beauty of it since you are building your own custom item. There is something for just about everyone.

For those of you not familiar with the Pandora company, they make all sorts of jewelry, but are well known for their charm bracelets. You can select charms of all sorts of themes to build a bracelet made from sterling silver, 14K gold, gemstones, diamonds, etc.

So for my very first bead I chose the sterling silver butterfly shown above. I absolutely love it and can't wait to add to my bracelet.

For more fun and to build virtual bracelet designs of your own, check out Pandora's Bracelet Builder Application on Facebook. Click HERE to visit Pandora on Facebook.

FOR THE LOCALS: I purchase my Pandora items at More Than Words in Germantown on West Street.

Pandora!

So I had mentioned in a previous post about my new love for Pandora jewelry and that I was getting my first bracelet for Christmas. Well my Mom took me last night and I got my bracelet! I was really excited because she told me that I could go ahead and keep it instead of waiting. So here are some pics of the bracelet in progress. Also since we spent over a certain amount my local Pandora shop gave me the cute little Pandora sleigh ornament which is pictured below! Too cute =)


Charms from Left to Right -S Clip, Majestic Butterfly, Ocean Wave Clear CZ, Alpha E Charm, Cupcake, S Clip.




It's a lot of fun to collect Pandora beads and the ones I chose for my bracelet all represent things that I love. I am looking forward to collecting more beads in the future!

For more info on Pandora jewelry check out their website - CLICK HERE.

FOR THE LOCALS: I purchase my Pandora jewelry at More Than Words on West St. in Germantown.

My Pandora Bracelet

As promised, here is my Pandora bracelet. I thought I would show you each bead and explain how Pandora bracelets work.

If you are not familiar with Pandora Charm Bracelets, let me fill you in. Basically you pick which type of actual bracelet you want (I have the sterling silver one with the classic Pandora clasp) and then you can purchase all sorts of fun charms and beads. When you go to initially purchase your bracelet, the jeweler will measure to see which size bracelet you will need. The bracelet should be fitted because it will stretch over time.

The beads and charms attach to the bracelet by screwing onto the thread system. Each bead or charm has threads in the inside and end of the bracelet has threads as well. You can purchase clips (which look just like charms) that keep your beads in sections on your bracelet.

All of my charms have been gifts with the exception of the majestic butterfly charm which I bought. My husband has given me most of the charms and my mom bought me my bracelet and several charms. CLICK HERE to visit pandora.net

From left to right:

Lotsa Love Charm
Owl Charm
S Clip
Cupcake Charm
Ocean Wave Clear CZ Charm
Butterfly Dangle Charm (this one is in 2 pieces so you can give one away)
Doggie Charm
Present Charm
S Clip
Alpha E Charm
Majestic Butterfly Charm

I have room for around 6-7 more charms depending on what else I get. I love collecting Pandora charms and it makes me happy to look down at my bracelet and what all the charms mean to me. All of my charms represent something to me, whether it's something or someone that I love. I have fun changing the order of the charms too and whenever I get a new charm I change the order and look of the bracelet. I've had my bracelet for about 1.5 years. It takes time to fill up your bracelet as you collect charms.

My husband typically buys my Pandora charms at Jared The Galleria of Jewelry. The charms start at $30 and go up from there. There are gold, sterling silver, gold/silver mix, charms with stones and precious stones and ones without. They also make dangle charms and ones made from wood and murano glass.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope that all of you had a wonderful Valentine's Day =) We sure did! My husband and I love Mexican food and we went out to one of our most favorite Mexican restaurants last night. He surprised me with some beautiful Gerbera daisies and a new Pandora Butterfly dangle charm for my bracelet! Once we got to dinner he surprised me with another charm (the present charm) and I couldn't have been more excited! He told me that he got me that one because I was the best gift he has ever gotten. I was crying at the restaurant since he was so sweet =)

We had a great night and I hope all of you did too!