Pandora Style Beads Are Collectible Items

Oct 23
18:42

2013

Sanjana Antony

Sanjana Antony

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Pandora beads is the new craze in jewelry making. It is also turning out to be a collectible item.

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Pandora is a trademark name,Pandora Style Beads Are Collectible Items Articles but the charms and bracelets are not exclusive styles.  Pandora style beads are a favorite collection pieces when used on bracelets as charms and worn by girls of any age. The beads can be interchanged, so that in a single bracelet, you can wear all your collections together. It’s also okay to choose just a few for highlighting purposes. Whether the pieces are worn singly or in groups, Pandora bracelets never cease to look stylish, thanks to its dramatic and intricate design.

Pandora style beads are handcrafted, each one being regarded as a work of art. They have modern and bold designs, with many details on their surface like gemstone settings, swirls, enamel detailing, or scrolls.  The common themes of Pandora beads include flower embellishments, faces, candy stripes or animal shapes.  The materials used are sterling silver and 14K gold forming the base. There are other variations such as gemstones, murano glass, and wood.

Pandora style beads have grown in popularity, so it is not surprising to find that a number of imitation pieces and counterfeit Pandora charms and bracelets are rising steadily on the market. However, there are things that will tell you if you are buying an authentic Pandora piece, whether you get it online, or on specialty craft stores in your locality. 

You need to first find the right Pandora markings, like the brand name “Pandora” which is stamped into the bead’s rim.  The other markings to look up at Pandora pieces are as follow.

1.  The ALE marking is as three letter mark that symbolizes the initials of the father of the Pandora founder. The father’s name was Algot Enevoldsen. If you see these 3 letters on your pieces, you can be certain that they are authentic.

2.  The crown over the O can be found on the barrel clasps and it also indicates the authenticity of your bracelet with Pandora style beads on it.  Take note though, that some older Pandora necklaces and bracelets will not have the crown markings.

3.  The markings of Sterling 925 and Gold 585 are international standards.  These are markings required for pieces of jewelry that are made of silver and gold. Beginning June, 2011, however, the marking for silver 925 was changed by adding a letter S (925S) to refer to sterling silver jewelry.

Apart from the markings, you can also verify the authenticity of Pandora style beads pieces and charms by looking at the Pandora catalog.  When you are trying to look up an accessory or a charm by Pandora then the company website is a good place to consult.  Now, determining the quality and craftsmanship of a piece can often be difficult, until you see and feel it in person. If you’re buying from the internet, you’re limited only to the picture that dealers post on their websites.

So, now, from the information provided above, it is understood that the surefire way of determining the genuineness of a Pandora bracelet or any piece is to get it from a dealer that is authorized by the Pandora Company.