Fashionable pendants can reflect emotions, affections, and dreams. With their help, you can tell others about yourself and your attitude to the world. We tell you how to wear a bracelet with charms and how to collect pendants on it.
Don't believe that charm bracelets are only for young people. With a skillful combination of beads and base, such jewelry will suit a woman of any age. Perhaps there is only one rule that should be followed: the older the woman, the more laconic the jewelry should be - two or three pendants on a bracelet will be enough.
History of Pandora bracelets
The history of the Pandora brand began in 1982, when a young family from Denmark opened a small jewelry store in which they presented unusual jewelry from Thailand. To the surprise of the owners themselves, the demand was unprecedented. Already in 1987, the couple hired a designer and started their own jewelry production. The hallmark of the brand has become decorations with replaceable elements. This was the beginning of success. Today, Pandora bracelets have captured the hearts of millions of women around the world. The jewelry house never ceases to delight with new products and regularly releases new collections of pendants and beads in limited editions.
Orthodox charms for bracelets
Believers often put church charms on bracelets, which help them in all matters and support their faith in God. As a rule, icons, Orthodox crosses or ornaments are symbolically depicted on such beads. In addition, an excerpt from a prayer can be placed on a church pendant, which religious women can read in difficult moments of their lives.
How to assemble a Pandora bracelet?
The main idea of Pandora bracelets is uniqueness and originality. The Pandora collection includes more than 800 charms (removable pendant elements), which are available to the client at any time. Each element can personify a pleasant event in life and remind the owner of happy moments. To create a spectacular and original piece of jewelry, you need to know how to properly assemble a Pandora bracelet. This pleasant process consists of several stages:
Selecting a base
The base is purchased separately. It can be made of gold, silver, textiles and leather. Depending on the material, the frame can be smooth, woven or in the form of a rope. Each base features a signature brand logo clasp that is easy to fasten with one hand without assistance.
Charm selection
Pandora charms come in two types: with and without carvings inside (openworks). Thanks to the variety of options, every girl will be able to create her own unique jewelry. Pandora beads are made of gold, silver, there are combined models, as well as with natural or artificial stones, with enamel and other options.
Charms are divided into several types:
- Pendants . Such an original detail in the form of a figurine or a precious stone will certainly become the highlight of the bracelet.
- Themed charms. Pandora offers to assemble a bracelet from beads that are dedicated to travel, hobbies, family and friends, various events and other topics.
- Murano. These Pandora charms are exquisite beads made by hand by Italian craftsmen using ancient techniques.
- Spacers are small rings with different textures that can be complemented with stones or rhinestones. With their help, free space is filled. In addition, they can be used to highlight larger beads.
- Clips that help divide the base into equal sections and create symmetry.
The designers of the Pandora jewelry house do not stop there - the range of charms is constantly expanding.
How to collect charms
The main idea of a charm bracelet is that every girl can create her own unique piece of jewelry. By collecting and combining pendants, you can experiment and change the type of decoration at least several times a day. You can be inspired by photographs of already assembled bracelets and copy ideas from there, or you can create your own individual jewelry based on your preferences, sense of style and emotions.
When choosing charms, do not forget about stoppers that will divide the base bracelet into sections. You can divide the base arbitrarily, or you can group pendants with a certain meaning in each sector. In any case, stoppers are useful - thanks to them, the beads will not roll towards each other.
From charm pendants you can put together a personal collection that will reflect different feelings and emotions. Musical instruments, plants, animals, zodiac signs, household items, characters - pendants surprise with their variety. We recommend paying attention to colored bead pendants - they will help add accents to your look, and 2-5 colorful beads among silver charms are enough. The beads can be changed depending on the color of the outfit, in which case the bracelet will complement it perfectly.
Having trouble choosing pendants? Start with at least one charm and build your collection gradually. You'll see, it will be difficult to stop, because bringing your creative ideas to life is an exciting process!
Methods for placing pendants
- Divide the base bracelet into three sections using clips. Create a combination of charms on one sector - combine different patterns and colors. Repeat the combination in the remaining sections.
- Fill in the sectors by topic. For example, the central section can be dedicated to some important event - if it’s a date, then you can place heart pendants and bouquet charms here. Allocate the other two sectors to other topics - these could be interests, hobbies, affections.
- Dedicate the entire bracelet to one theme. Take as a basis an important date, name, event, character - let these charms be the leading ones, and the rest of the pendants complement them.
Are you going on a trip? Wear suitcase charms, airplane pendants and mini-copies of landmarks onto your bracelet. Has love appeared? Tell the world about her with adorable heart pendants and flowers. New Year holidays coming soon? Maintain the atmosphere of winter magic with the help of mini snowflakes, snowmen, and bells.
How to wear a Pandora bracelet correctly?
Along with the growing popularity of the brand's bracelets, the number of rules dictating on which hand and how to wear the bracelet, what it can be combined with, and what clothes the jewelry goes with has also increased. To avoid bad taste, you should follow simple tips:
- If you decide to wear a bracelet with a watch, it is necessary that both accessories be of the same style - a Pandora leather bracelet will be combined with a watch on a leather strap. Silver or gold base with charms - with a watch with a metal strap.
- It is better to wear the bracelet on your dominant hand, so it will be unobtrusively visible to others. Better, but not necessary.
- The size of the bracelet should be approximately 1-2 cm larger than the circumference of the wrist, the decoration should hang elegantly, but not fall off the hand.
- If you have a lot of rings on your fingers, the bracelet will be inappropriate - too many does not mean good.
- The decoration will make the image more elegant only if it is worn on the bare arm, or on the sleeve, when the overall image of the clothing is strict and consistent. Sleeves embroidered with lace and ruffles will look absolutely wild with a bracelet, no matter how beautiful the decoration is.
- It is important to adhere to relative minimalism in style, if the combination of several bracelets on your hand can be called that. Two or three jewelry on each hand is an acceptable luxury, but if you decide to hang a huge number of products on your wrists, all you can achieve is the image of a Christmas tree and the ridicule of others.
Which foundation should you choose?
The base bracelet for the charms can be silver, gold or in the form of a leather cord. Charm pendants are made of silver or gold, Murano glass, and decorated with colored enamel.
- Silver. The most popular option, because silver products are elegant and relatively inexpensive. They go well with clothes of different styles and any color, and look appropriate at events and in everyday life. Charms made of silver, gold, and glass are placed on a silver base.
- Gold. Less common due to their price. Gold products are spectacular, but not as versatile as silver ones - they require a more careful choice of image.
- Leather. Leather bases will appeal to those who like light and understated jewelry. Unlike metal bracelets, leather ones never weigh down the look and look good with light summer sundresses and dresses. Leather bases have only one drawback - you should not put more than 7-8 pendants on them, otherwise the bracelet may stretch.
Rules for caring for Pandora bracelets
Like any other piece of jewelry, a Pandora bracelet requires special care. To prevent the product from losing its impeccable appearance, follow simple rules:
- Store Pandora jewelry separately from other items. This will avoid scratches.
- Be sure to take off your Pandora bracelet during training, visiting the sauna, bathhouse, or swimming pool. It is also better to remove the product before going to bed to avoid deformation.
- Leather bracelets cannot be wetted. If this happens, remove the beads from the product and let it dry. The main thing is to react in time!
- Avoid contact with perfume and cosmetics. Also be sure to remove your jewelry when cleaning to protect it from detergents and cleaners.
- Silver bracelets may darken over time. To restore the original shine to the product, just wipe it with a piece of suede, flannel or a special Pandora napkin. Do not use abrasive products as they may scratch the jewelry.
A Pandora bracelet will be an unforgettable gift that every woman will appreciate. Such decoration, thanks to interchangeable charms, will help to capture the brightest moments in life, for example, a wedding, the birth of a child, travel and other significant events.
A Pandora bracelet is not only an elegant and attractive decoration, but also a way of self-expression, because every girl strives to be original and unique.
How not to make a mistake with the size
Having decided on the base material of the bracelet, you need to choose the right size. It should be remembered that a leather or textile bracelet can stretch over time, but the base of a metal bracelet will hardly change. Much will depend on individual preferences: there are girls who love loose jewelry, and there are those who prefer rigidly fixed bracelets.
In order to correctly assemble a Pandora bracelet, you need to measure the width of your wrist and add 1-3 cm to the resulting number. Each charm bead strung on the base will reduce the volume of the product. This is especially true for bright Murano charms made of heavy tempered glass.
The ideal size is when two fingers fit freely between the base and the wrist. This is especially true for metal bases without thickenings that break the bracelet into sections. In such models, so that the charms do not bunch up tightly, you will have to use special separators. This will also reduce the volume of the assembled product.
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Methods for assembling bracelets
Once the Pandora components are complete, you can begin assembly. There are several types of bracelet designs.
Minimalist design
On the base you put 1 pendant in the form of a beautiful figure, and on both sides there are 2 identical charms, contrasting with the main one in color. This bracelet is soft and goes well with others worn on the same hand, or with a beautiful watch.
Zoning
There are 2 stoppers attached to the bracelet, visually dividing it into 3 parts. It is better if they are “twins” or similar in shape and color. Several identical beads are strung on each part so that the pattern is repeated on each section. And in the center you can add a beautiful pendant.
A Few Basics
If there are a lot of charms, but they do not fit on the bracelet, you can buy several bases. After assembly, all jewelry is put on one hand. The lower one is assembled from large elements and looks heavy, and as you rise, the bracelets should become more and more airy. The top one may consist of only pendants.
Assembly by important associations
To make the product remind you of pleasant events, you can assemble it from beads that give rise to associations with important days. The decoration can be related to a hobby (for example, a theater mask), the birth of a child, an anniversary, etc. It is important to observe moderation and not mix elements of different styles on the bracelet.
Pandora bracelet assembly sequence.
What do charms mean?
Charms have different meanings:
- The Frog Princess – has connections with Eastern teachings. It protects against the negative influence of external factors and helps attract money.
- Horseshoe - protects its owner and brings him good luck.
- Hotei is a symbol of financial success. The prototype of the talisman is considered to be a real person. He was a monk and devoted his entire life to enlightenment.
- Maneki-neko is a Japanese sculpture that brings good luck. This symbol can become a talisman for a business endeavor.
- Sakura is considered the most feminine charm. The Japanese associate the flowers of this tree with wisdom and unearthly beauty.
- Clover is another beautiful flower. People who managed to find it became more successful and easily achieved their goals.
- Balloon - this element helps to solve complex life problems, promotes a rational assessment of the situation and helps to make correct decisions.
- Kangaroo - represents a symbol of growth and active movement. These animals cannot move backwards.
- Key and lock - the combination of these symbols helps to overcome life's difficulties. Separately, the key is considered a symbol of power. At the same time, the castle is the embodiment of success and good financial opportunities.
- Giraffe - this charm is suitable for gentle and sensual girls. It helps to emphasize their kindness and calmness.
- Unicorn is a symbol of chastity, immortality, and dignity.
- Peacock - becomes the embodiment of wealth and happiness.
- Owl - looks good on wise and mysterious girls. An owl helps solve personal issues and find love.
- Starfish is considered the embodiment of vitality and determination.
- Open Your Heart - This charm includes many hearts. He is considered a true embodiment of openness and friendliness.
- Butterfly is a symbol of rebirth. It is worth choosing for girls who want to change something in their lives.
Where did this decoration come from?
Even in prehistoric times, pendants were attached to bracelets and neck jewelry, but mainly had the character of magical talismans and amulets. It is believed that they appeared more than 75 thousand years ago. Then they were made from animal bones, clay, and sea shells. And already 30 thousand years ago, people carved ivory figures.
Turquoise, rock crystal and other stones were used to make charms for wearing on bracelets in Babylon during the Bronze Age. Such charms were worn only by those people who had a special position in society.
The Egyptians used this decoration to ward off evil spirits, as well as to protect all their loved ones who were already in the afterlife. Such charm bracelets were made in ancient Egypt using a special technology from pure gold.
Charms
Brooches and bracelets
Bracelets are practically no different from chains, except for the length. Most of them also have clasps, although there are models without them. The basis of the design is made up of links, which are also called gliders. Brooches are quite complex pieces of jewelry consisting of seven elements:
- Cast.
- Welt.
- Stone (insert).
- Base.
- Pin and lock.
Charms in the shape of animals and fish
Man has always been attracted by the sea. He associated his power, wealth and luck with him. Since ancient times, the custom of wearing talismans depicting sea creatures on one’s body has been preserved. A charm in the form of a fish will be a symbol of the favor of the patron saint of the seas and oceans. Good luck will accompany you in your travels, and if you find yourself without help far from your native land, then charms will help you find a powerful patron.
Round shaped pendant charms. If you want to feel the energy of the Universe on your own wrist, purchase pendant beads with inserts made of natural stones. Shiny edges that shimmer in the sun will allow a flow of powerful energy to penetrate your body, filling it with extraordinary lightness and strength. Such charms are also called Tibetan, since ascetic monks also wore charms with faceted beads on their hands. They allowed them to meditate, remaining calm, and going for a long time without food or water.
Tie clips and cufflinks
Cufflinks are a men's accessory that can only be used on shirts with double cuffs. The design of the product includes three parts: the top, the clasp, and the fastening elements.
And finally, the simplest, but no less elegant decoration is a tie clip . The product has a primitive design and consists only of a body and a clamp.
Rings
The rings are so popular that it would seem that they require no introduction or description. In fact, with rings everything is not so simple. They can be of different types: classic without inserts , engagement rings , rings and signets . The design of each, even the simplest ring, includes several components. We will analyze only classic jewelry:
- The shank is the key part of the product. The splint is the same band that is put on the finger.
- Cast - in other words, it is a frame. Kast holds the stone tightly in his “embraces”. The most common frames are round, square, and triangular, but jewelers can shape them into a variety of shapes.
- The welt or diegel is a special lining that holds the insert from below. The detail always follows the shape of the cast.
- An insert is a stone that is installed in a caste. First, the jeweler selects the insert, and then makes a frame for it.
- The overlay is a decorative element of the ring. It acts as a connecting unit between the frame and the shank.
The design of a traditional wedding ring is much more primitive. It usually consists of one tire, the surface of which is decorated with engraving. Rings are decorated not with castes, but with a special platform (also engraved).
Ring sizes are calculated by diameter. In Russia, manufacturers indicate them in millimeters. Other countries have their own metric systems. In order not to make a mistake with the size, it is better to study a special comparison table.
How to buy the original
Brand products have specific markings. This allows you to distinguish original bracelets from fakes. To buy high-quality jewelry, you need to focus on the following features:
- The product must have the ALE branded engraving. It is located near the metal sample.
- There should be a crown above the letter "O". It is indicated exclusively on the clasps of bracelets and necklaces.
- The product must have a metal sample. Since 2011, the brand has added an “S” to the numbers.
Rule No. 6: combine bracelets from different materials
This is another feature of all Pandora jewelry. They combine beautifully with each other, no matter what material they are made of. Leather bracelets perfectly complement silver ones. You can simultaneously wear several bracelets from different materials and collections on your hand. Thus, every time your style will be successfully emphasized with several branded jewelry. If you use these simple rules, you can make a Pandora bracelet with your own hands. And you can always choose and buy components for it in the Fragola store, which has a large assortment of original Pandora jewelry.
Rule No. 4: place emphasis
Everyone knows that in order to make your image harmonious, you need to place the accents correctly. This rule applies to both makeup and clothing. And yet many people ask themselves the question, how to create a bracelet in the Pandora style? The same goes for creating a Pandora bracelet. If you have a silver bracelet with silver charms, try to mix it up with an enamel charm or bright stones. You can place Murano glass beads or a pendant with a themed image on your bracelet. Thanks to this technique, your decoration will have a unique twist.
Earrings
The key difference between these pieces of jewelry is the types of clasps or locks. Today, the most popular among them are Italian, English, French locks, staples, loops, and special stud clasps for studs . This is by no means an exhaustive list of options. You can find other design solutions on the market. The design of an earring is usually formed by the following elements:
- The earring is the movable or fixed part of the earring. In French locks, this element is inserted directly into the ear. The English castle involves a slightly different use of the part. The earring clasps the earlobe from the reverse side to secure the earring on the ear.
- A pin is a part of the product that is inserted directly into the ear. The only exception is the French castle, which was already discussed above.
- Insert – a stone that decorates the base.
- Cast - frame. This part performs the same functions as in the ring.
- The base is the surface of the decoration on which castes and inserts are installed.
- The hanging part is a decorative element of the earring.
