how pandora charms work

How It Works

    Choose your bracelet

1. Choose Your Bracelet Size and Type.

Start with selecting your base bracelet, or necklace if you prefer.

A PANDORA bracelet with a barrel clasp can be opened with either a PANDORA Clasp Opener or by using your finger nail. Simply insert your finger nail or clasp opener in the groove and gently pry it open.

Three Steps to Determining Your Bracelet Size…

1. Take a soft tape measure and wrap it around the widest point on your wrist.
2. Add 1.5 inches to this measurement.
3. Choose a bracelet closet to this measurement.

For example, if your wrist measures 6 inches, you need a 7.5 bracelet.

The 7.5, 7.9, and 8.3 sizes are the most popular sizes while the 6.3 and 6.9 sizes are great for children. The 7.1 will fit petite framed ladies.

Please note that the 6.3 size is only available with a lobster clasp.

Special note about Leather Bracelets:

When choosing a leather bracelet, you may want to only add 1 inch to your wrist size. How loose you like to wear your bracelet is a personal choice but because the leather bracelet is not meant to be filled completely like the silver or gold bracelets, you may want to wear a smaller size

Choose your clips

2. Choose Your Clips

Each bracelet requires 2 clips to cover over the 2 threaded fittings on the bracelet.

PANDORA clips are hinged and and open by inserting your finger in the groove so you can pry them open to snap closed over the threads.These are important to keep your charms evenly distributed around your bracelet and will help to prevent your bracelet from stretching.

Some clients like to keep these clips the same (especially if they prefer symmetry on their bracelet) while some prefer to choose two different clips as they end up looking like regular PANDORA charms when the bracelet is complete.

When your bracelet is full, you can use a third clip for the end of the bracelet, just before the last thread. This keeps your charms from twisting off when you are taking your bracelet off.

Do not use this third clip before your bracelet is full because it does not have a threaded inside like the charms and can cause wear and tear and damage on your bracelet if it can move back and forth too much.

Choose your charms

3. Choose Your Charms

With over so charms to choose from, choosing charms may feel overwhelming at first.

Take your time to browse through the different charms available. You have the option of buying charms now or keeping track of the one’s you fall in love with by creating a wish list that you can share with you family and friends.

Whether you start by focusing on your favorite color or by selecting charms that represent a special meaning for you, we are sure you will fall in love with many!

Choose your spacers

4. Add Spacers

Spacers are a little narrower than the charms and are a great way to add extra dimension to your bracelet.

They are great to use between odd shaped charms to help them fit together better and placing one on either side of a special charm will help to highlight that charm on your bracelet. You can also use them to add hits of gold to a silver bracelet.

You are now on your way to a beautiful and one of a kind PANDORA creation. Dream big and have fun!

Fairytale Charm Beads

We were all raised on stories like Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan. Every culture around the world has its fairytales—timeless fantasies providing endless hours of enjoyment for children, plus the occasional moral lesson for those a little bit older and wiser. Shealia.net offers a line of twenty fairytale themed charm beads. Each of Shealia.net’s fairytale themed charm beads is fashioned of 925 sterling silver, and they are made to the highest standards of design—perfectly befitting their fairytale inspiration. Find your fairy godmother, your princess, or even your favorite gingerbread man among our list of twenty options; did you have a princess collection as a child? Buy a tasteful and elegant princess charm bead now, and show it off to the world! There are charm bead options available with and without stones or other colorful inclusions, some being solid beads and others being dangle charms. and Shealia.net’s 925 sterling silver charm beads are compatible with many lines of personal jewelry. Most notably, Shealia.net’s charm beads are 100% compatible with the modular jewelry lines offered by such brands as Pandora, Trollbeads, Biagi, and Love-Links. Our fairytale designs come in direct and abstract varieties; is there a little girl on your shopping list who still believes that fairytales might come true? Buy her a princess charm—or a frog prince!

Fairies are one of the most enduring symbols in fairytales. You can find them in almost every traditional western fairytale. Shealia.net offers several elegantly designed 925 sterling silver fairy options in its selection of fairytale themed charm beads. We even have Cinderella’s pumpkin coach! Or, perhaps your child is a little princess; we have a variety of crown charms available, worthy of your beautiful Aurora (or Jessica, or Rachel, or Jennifer)! Or, maybe you don’t have a particular favorite fairytale, but you like the idea of expressing your appreciation of those stories that you grew up with. Why not consider a sterling silver fairytale book or treasure chest charm—a tasteful assertion that you have yet to really give up on the idea of elves, or dwarves, or goblins?

Shealia.net’s 925 sterling silver fairy charms line is completely 100% compatible with the charms offered by the most popular designers of modular charm jewelry in the world. From Denmark we have Trollbeads and Pandora—itself a reference to Greek mythology, both of which offer multiple lines of decorative and irreverent 925 sterling silver charms well-matched to our fairytale theme. Love-Links is one of the most popular brands of modular charm bead jewelry in Europe today. Carlo Biagi is known all over the world for its many lines of 925 sterling silver charm bead jewelry, available in a wide variety of artistically inspired decorative themes. Shealia.net only markets fairytale themed charm beads which are 100% compatible with all of these internationally renowned charm bead designers, greatly expanding the variety of options available to you. Whether you’re a lover of fine fantasy literature, or you simply appreciate high-quality decorative design work, we’re sure you’ll find a fairytale themed charm bead at Shealia.net that you’ll want to add to your collection!

Charm bracelet

A charm bracelet is an item of jewelry worn around the wrist. It carries personal “charms”: decorative pendants or trinkets which signify important things in the wearer’s life.

History
The wearing of charms may have begun as a form of amulet to ward off evil spirits or bad luck.

During the pre-historic period, jewellery charms would be made from shells, animal-bones and clay. Later charms were made out of gems, rocks, and wood.

For instance, there is evidence from china that shells were used for adornments around 75,000 years ago. In Germany intricately carved mammoth tusk charms have been found from around 30,000 years ago. In ancient Egypt charms were used for identification and as symbols of faith and luck. Charms also served to identify an individual to the gods in the afterlife.

During the Roman Empire, Christians would use tiny fish charms hidden in their clothing to identify themselves to other Christians. Jewish scholars of the same period would write tiny passages of Jewish law and put them in amulets round their necks to keep the law close to their heart at all times. Medieval knights wore charms for protection in battle. Charms also were worn in the Dark Ages to denote family origin and religious and political convictions.

Charm bracelets have been the subject of several waves of trends. The first charm bracelets were worn by Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, and Hittites and began appearing from 600 – 400 BC.

For example, Queen Victoria wore charm bracelets that started a fashion among the European noble classes. She was instrumental to the popularity of charm bracelets, as she “loved to wear and give charm bracelets. When her beloved Prince Albert died, she even made “mourning” charms popular; lockets of hair from the deceased, miniature portraits of the deceased, charm bracelets carved in jet.”

In 1889, Tiffany and Co. introduced their first charm bracelet — a link bracelet with a single heart dangling from it, a bracelet which is an iconic symbol for Tiffany today.

Despite the Great Depression, during the 1920s and 1930s platinum and diamonds were introduced to charm bracelet manufacturing.

Soldiers returning home after World War II brought home trinkets made by craftsmen local to the area where they were fighting to give to loved ones. American teenagers in the 1950s and early 1960s collected charms to record the events in their lives. Screen icons like Elizabeth Taylor and Joan Crawford helped to fuel the interest and popularity of charm bracelets.

Although interest and production waned through the latter part of the 20th century, there was a resurgence of popularity after 2000 and collectors eagerly sought out vintage charms. Inspired by to the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, bracelets with little charms of swords, crosses and skulls were introduced as a fashion trend during Winter 2006.

European charm bracelets
Since 2002, a new trend for European charm bracelets has emerged in both Europe and North America. These modular bracelets consist of a chain onto which different beads or ‘charms’ can be put. The charms are made from gold, silver or Murano glass and are interchangeable to allow the wearer to create their own look. These beads can be sculpted to simulate anything from animals to people. There are literally thousands of beads available for these bracelets as beads can be created to reflect any interest or category.

They appeal to a diverse customer base due to the wide range of beads available. The cost of the beads can be as low as $20 each. The price range can extend into the hundreds of dollar range since beads can be crafted of gold, platinum, and diamonds.

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A Completed PANDORA Charm Bracelet
Originally introduced by Danish jewellery company Trollbeads in 1976, this style of bracelet grew in popularity and today there are many brands available. In the UK the most successful brand of European charm bracelet is Pandora and Love-links, though Biagi, Zable, Reflections by SimStars, Chamilia, Soufeel, Novobeads, Oriana, and Trollbeads are also very popular in the US. A key feature of the actual beads is that they are compatible with all major bead bracelet manufacturers. A Novobeads bracelets can be worn on a Pandora bracelet and vice versa.

These bead bracelets are fully customizable as the clasps for the bracelets and necklaces are not included when purchased. There are many options for these as well. There are even options for anchor slides which help secure the bracelet.

This current fashion for modular jewelry builds on the success that ‘Add A Bead’ jewelry had in the 80s.

Italian charm bracelets
A charm is a small ornament usually dangling from a bracelet or chain. However, the Italian Charm Bracelet is configured differently. While each charm is separate and interchangeable, it lies flat against the wrist and is interlocking to the next charm, similarly to an expansion band. A charm-link connecting tool is available to change the charms, but fingers seem to work just as well.

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Pandora Charms

The Pandora jewelry brand is an expansive and internationally renowned brand of jewelry, which was originally founded in Denmark in 1982. Since then, Pandora jewelry has come to be sold in more than 80 countries and in more than 10,000 different stores. Their line of charms consists of more than six hundred pieces, with charms available in sterling silver, 14k gold, and two-tone options, with components also being produced with glass, wood, or enamel to create stylish and variable options in color and design. Some charms incorporate pearls, or other precious or semiprecious stones, all cut and fit precisely to bring out the artistry and the desired visual effect of the particular charm. With Pandora, there is a tasteful and attractive item of jewelry for every occasion, and your collection will afford you an array of ever-changeable combinations; you can put together a Pandora charm bracelet for a dinner party, then perhaps change a flower charm to an occupation charm when you go to work—or to a suitcase charm when you travel. Your personal tastes, and your imagination, impose the only limits on what can be expressed through Pandora’s unique and stylish line of charms, which are guaranteed to attract admiring attention.

Pandora’s line of charms includes charms for every relationship; you can buy a charm for your mother, your aunt, or your grandmother on Mother’s Day. You might purchase a charm for a friend in honor of the birth of a child—or to wish they themselves a happy birthday, or simply to commemorate your mutual friendship. Pandora offers stylish and aesthetically pleasing charms in support of noteworthy social causes, such as the ongoing struggles against breast cancer, poverty, or hunger. Pandora charms are not simply a platform, however; they are a means of personal expression, and as such these charms are widely varied in shape, color, and composition; some are simply representations of favorite animals, of fairytale creatures, or of elements of nature. There are Pandora charms which carry symbols or sentiments of personal importance, and others which show off one’s occupation, avocation, or favored travel destinations. One can always purchase individual letter and number charms, and spell out a short but sweet message that they wish to convey to the world—or simply keep close to their hearts, as a constant reminder of something personal and special.

  

Through Shealia.net, you will find access to hundreds of charms, all of them completely compatible and aesthetically matched with the Pandora charms line. Shealia offers a full range of Pandora charms, including full options in silver and gold, charms with and without stones, and charms with attractive, colorful components made of wood, glass, or enamel. There are charms which dangle, charms which feature personalized zodiac signs, charms that show off your hobby or romantic attachments, matched sets, and even completed charm bracelets. Mix and match your Pandora charms from Shealia to create a unique and highly personal expression that feels like the genuine you, while expressing itself tastefully and artfully to those around you—or start putting together fully Pandora-compatible charm bracelets for your friends, family members, and loved ones, and show them how much they mean to you with something that is just as uniquely them as your charms are you.

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olivine rings

The shealia recommend a olivine rings. it is very radiance.

The mineral olivine (when of gem quality, it is also called peridot and chrysolite) is a magnesium iron silicate with the formula (Mg+2, Fe+2)2SiO4. It is a common mineral in the Earth’s subsurface but weathers quickly on the surface.

The ratio of magnesium and iron varies between the two endmembers of the solid solution series: forsterite (Mg-endmember: Mg2SiO4) and fayalite (Fe-endmember: Fe2SiO4). Compositions of olivine are commonly expressed as molar percentages of forsterite (Fo) and fayalite (Fa) (e.g., Fo70Fa30). Forsterite has an unusually high melting temperature at atmospheric pressure, almost 1900 °C, but the melting temperature of fayalite is much lower (about 1200 °C). The melting temperature varies smoothly between the two endmembers, as do other properties. Olivine incorporates only minor amounts of elements other than oxygen, silicon, magnesium and iron. Manganese and nickel commonly are the additional elements present in highest concentrations.

Olivine gives its name to the group of minerals with a related structure (the olivine group) which includes tephroite (Mn2SiO4), monticellite (CaMgSiO4) and kirschsteinite (CaFeSiO4).

Olivine’s crystal structure incorporates aspects of the orthorhombic P Bravais lattice, which arise from each silica (SiO4) unit being joined by metal divalent cations with each oxygen in SiO4 bound to 3 metal ions. It has a spinel-like structure similar to magnetite but uses one quadravalent and two divalent cations M2+2 M+4O4 instead of two trivalent and one divalent cations

Looking for a simple and yet elegant ring to go with that green outfit? Then you’ve found the right one! This alluring olivine stone is upheld by three bands enhanced with sparkling white CZs. This resplendent ring will definitely give your outfit a unique glow.very wearable ring to go back with your fashion wardrobe.

Brilliant emerald cut olivine color Cubic Zirconia
Center stone dimension
Decorated with six small Austrian crystal stones
The discerning jewelry lover who is seeking something truly unique
will fall in love with the look of white gold plated ring
a great twist on a timeless classic.

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Diamond Leopard-Shaped Rings

Sterling Sliver with Diamond Leopard-Shaped Rings

Sterling Sliver with Diamond Leopard-Shaped Rings Expertly crafted from 925 sterling silver and sparkling diamond,A delicate gift to your beloved,a perfect collection to your jewelry.

It is original protective talisman and good luck.

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Bracelet Buying Guide

Wearing jewelry is a great way to keep up with evolving fashion trends. Bracelets are fabulous pieces of jewelry because it’s so easy to express your personal style when you have plenty of bracelets to mix and match with your fashions. When the clink-clink of an armful of fashion bracelets reminds you that, really, you need to buy more arm candy, you’ll find many, many styles. This bracelet buying guide offers tips for buying the fashion bracelets and designer jewelry you’ll love.

Your travel memento Charms?

Sydney Opera House.Do you know it? When you travel to Australia,remember to be here.

 

Have you ever been here? Do not forget to send postcards to your friends and buy some souvenirs.

 

How to Repair Pandora Charms Bracelets

Charm bracelets are a lovely way to wear tangible reminders of special events or tokens of affection. What makes Pandora bracelets special is their incredible variety.
Pandora’s designs are more sophisticated than common chain-style charm bracelets. The Pandora system uses a three-part threaded bracelet with beads and charms that slide securely into place. Clip beads that fit over the junctures between the bracelet’s segments are decorative as well as practical.

Types of Pandora Bracelets

Pandora produces three types of bracelets: the classic metal threaded bracelet, leather jewelry, and fabric bracelets. The metal bracelets come in gold or silver and have hundreds of jeweled, enameled, and engraved beads to match.

When worn regularly, or during strenuous activities, beaded bracelets can snap or break. This is especially true of cheaper jewelry. If you haven’t made a significant investment in a piece of jewelry, it is probably not worth the cost of having it repaired professionally. But before you toss your broken bracelet into the trash, gather up the pieces and try some of these tips and techniques for repairing it yourself. With a few simple craft supplies you might be able to put your beaded bracelet back together easily.

Glass	Pandora uses Murano glass beads in a rainbow of colors, patterns, and styles to give each bracelet its own character.
Gold	Gold beads and charms come in dozens of shapes and styles to suit any occasion. Pandora beads use 14K gold for durability.
Silver	Like their gold counterparts, sterling silver beads and charms come in a wide assortment of shapes and themes. Most of the company’s threaded beads also have silver fittings.
Enamel	Enamel adds color to plain metal charms and beads.
Wood	Pandora’s wooden beads are well suited to leather bracelets for casual wear.

Recommended Maintenance for Pandora Beads

Murano glass beads resist chipping and cracking under normal conditions; however, glass can fracture if dropped or hit against a hard surface. Enamel is tougher than glass, but it is also possible to chip it with enough force, so wearers should be careful. Wooden beads should never be allowed to soak in water or jewelry cleaner.

Repairing a Pandora Bracelet at Home

With the right tools, it is possible to make simple repairs to Pandora jewelry at home, but doing so could void any warranty on the product. The company offers a warranty on newly purchased bracelets, but used Pandora bracelets are not under warranty. Using beads and charms that come from other manufacturers can damage the threads; affixing them to a Pandora bracelet will also void any warranty remaining on the jewelry.
Dangling charms occasionally get caught on objects, bending their bails and loosening them. A pair of tweezers and a little effort is usually all they need to be secured again. Minor scratches on wooden beads are normal with everyday wear and can be buffed to a high shine again with furniture polish. To replace a broken clasp, one can remove a bead that has become crimped onto the bracelet. It may be a good idea to take the bracelet to a professional jeweler for major repairs.

Finding Pandora Bracelets on eBay

From the Jewelry & Watches portal on eBay, shoppers can navigate to theFashion Jewelry department and look for the Charms & Charm Bracelets section. Once there, shoppers can narrow the choices by material, theme, condition, and other options.

Conclusion

The Pandora system lets wearers create beautiful new styles effortlessly with a variety of unique beads and charms paired with classic metal or leather bands. To keep a Pandora bracelet and charm collection in good shape, it’s important to provide proper maintenance and perform small repairs when possible. Major fixes should be left to the professionals.

 

Instructions

1. • 1

     As soon as the bracelet breaks, make sure you haven’t lost any of its parts. Save all the pieces in a sealed zip-top bag. Store the bag in a safe place until you are ready to repair the bracelet.

   • 2

     Examine the broken bracelet to determine which part needs to be replaced. If the string snapped, you will need new elastic or wire. If the clasp broke, the clasp might be the only part you will need to replace. If beads fell off, examine the pieces you saved to determine whether any beads or charms are missing.

• 3

  Purchase replacement pieces for the parts of the bracelet that are broken. A craft-supply store should have a selection of jewelry wires and elastics as well as clasps and other fasteners. If you are missing beads, don’t try to find an exact match, as this can be nearly impossible. Instead, look for contrasting beads that you can work into the design of the bracelet to make up for those that are missing. Take a sample bead with you to make sure you purchase the correct size.

• 4

  Restring your beads onto the new wire or elastic if the previous piece snapped. Experiment with different designs and patterns if you would like to give your bracelet a new look. Now is the perfect time to freshen the piece up a bit.

• 5

  Attach the clasp or fastener pieces to either end of the bracelet. If you are working with wire, bend the wire around into a circular shape with pliers and hang the fastener on this. If you are working with elastic, double-knot the elastic around the fastener and thread the tail of the elastic back through the first few beads on either end of the bracelet.

How to determine your bracelet right size

How to determine your right size

Measure your wrist and add approximately one inch (2.5 cm) to leave adequate room to fill your bracelet with beads.

Put a string on your wrist, allowing enough room to place two fingers between the string and your wrist, and measure the length of the string.

 

Sterling Silver Bracelets

Silver Bracelet is another important member of jewelry family. It contains Bangle, Strand, Tennis, Link and Cuff，which are made of sterling silver, crystals, pearls and many other materials. And, there are a variety of styles available for your choice. Also, the charming colors in will make you stand out from the crowd.

With Bracelets on your wrist, you’ll make a good impression to the people around you. The design philosophy of SHEALIA is DIY, so everyone can make your own bracelet here. You are your own designer here. And will make your designer dream come true. To show your personality, to choose SHEALIA bracelets. SHEALIA is a better choice for yourself or as a gift.