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Categories of Pandora Charms

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November 16, 2010

If you’re at all interested in Pandora Charm jewelry you will know that the charms themselves fit into different categories.  The categories include animal charms; food and drink related charms; alphabet charms; they have a complete set of birthstone charms; over 50 different flower charms; holiday charms and love charms to name but a few.  Some of the charms actually fit into two categories and there is some overlapping. For example, the birthday cake charm could fit into the holiday subset and the food and drink subset.

Within each set you will find charms made from a variety of material.  Common metals used by Pandora are Sterling Silver, and 14 carat gold. They also use enamel and murano glass for their beads.  Both precious and semi-precious stones are also used. The more expensive charms naturally are the gold charms with diamond set jewels. An example of this type of charm is the gold “Puffy Heart Charm” inset with a diamond. They also make the same bead available, for a cheaper price, with inset Ruby or Sapphire, and an even cheaper version made from Sterling silver inlaid with a Zirconia. This way, if you like a particular charm but can’t afford the most expensive version of it, there’s always something else to choose from that is within your budget.

The Pandora holiday charms are also very popular at present. There are eight available for purchasing at present, though new charms are released at least twice a year. These make excellent gift charms, especially to celebrate a special occasion or seasonal holiday.  If you’re looking for something to spice up your own festivities, you could of course always buy one for yourself. They’re generally not the more expensive beads, so you don’t have to outlay a lot of money to treat yourself to a new Pandora charm.

Another intriguing set of charms are the alphabet beads. There are two basic styles of beads, with each style showing one alphabet letter. One silver bead is triangular in shape and the letter is imprinted on all three sides of the bead. Then there’s a round bead with a single gold letter showing amongst several silver letters.  There’s tons you can do with these beads. The most common, is to use them to spell out a first name on a bracelet, but they can also be used to just put initials of your college, favorite basketball or football team, or your own initials on your bracelet.  Or you can spell out single words, like “love” for instance.

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Good Things to Know About Pandora jewlery Charms

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November 5, 2010
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You love those beautiful Pandora charms, don’t you? I think we all do, and there’s a reason for that. They are gorgeous, for one. What’s not to like, after all? They are made of the best materials and designed by people who believe we are all unique and deserve to wear beautiful jewelry that is an expression of our own unique personalities. What else should you know about Pandora charms? Here are some of the good things to know about them before you shop.

Making sure that you have real Pandora charms is easy. All you have to do is look for the special stamps they use. There will be an ALE 585, ALE 925, or “Pandora” stamped on each genuine charm.

If you call Pandora charms “beads” then you are totally correct. They are actually beads with large holes in them that are “threaded”. That means that there are ridges on the interior of the hole that allow them to be twisted over the threads on the dividers that section off each Pandora bracelet. The charms stay in the section you put them in since they can’t slide over the threads.

Some Pandora charms have gemstones in them, and some are made of Murano glass. They come in wither 14k gold or sterling silver, and sometimes a combination of both. You can find flower charms, sports themed charms, baby themed charms, and many more different designs. There are also many different color choices. The design possibilities with a Pandora charm bracelet are just about endless, as you can see.

Cleaning and care of Pandora charms is very easy. All you have to do to clean them is so wash them in warm soapy water. You can use a small brush to remove dirt, smudges and any other debris that may accumulate on the charms. Never use harsh cleaners on them, and you should not expose them to chemicals like salt and chlorine. So that means when you swim, hot-tub or use saunas, or do housework, always leave your bracelet safely in your jewelry box for safe-keeping.

The most wonderful thing about Pandora charms is this: You can design many different bracelets with them that are all unique and personal for you! Maybe you would like to have a bracelet that reminds you of milestones in your life; maybe you would like to have a bracelet that is all red to go with a certain outfit; maybe you want to celebrate the fact that you are a new mom. Great! Do it all. Since it is so easy to change your Pandora charms, you can have a beautiful and unique bracelet that suits your every mood – one for every day of the week.

As you can see, there are many wonderful things about Pandora charms that makes them a great choice to create a piece of jewelry that will be in your family for generations. They are not only beautiful, but they are high quality, and they are so easy to take care of. By always shopping with Pandora authorized dealers you can be sure you have genuine Pandora charms for your bracelet that will be a wonderfully personal and unique expression of YOU!

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pandora jewlery charms – Myth and Facts

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October 26, 2010
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In Greek Mythology, it is said that pandora jewlery charms was the first woman to ever walk on Earth. When Prometheus stole the secret of fire from Mt. Olympus, the gods became angry that they decided to punish mankind. Zeus, the god of gods, ordered Hephaestus to create a woman out of Earth. This woman was given by all the gods of Olympus, gifts that were supposed to bring misery to mankind. She was given beauty, charms, deceit, cunning, boldness and more. After she was given all these gifts, she was named Pandora, which means “All Gifted”.

She was then taken by Hermes to Epimetheus, Prometheus’ brother. Despite Prometheus’s warning not to accept any gifts from the gods, his brother was captivated by the beauty and charms of Pandora that Epimetheus received her willingly. That, according to Greek mythology was the beginning of man’s misery.

Other versions speak of a vessel or a jar (not a box) that Pandora opened. When she opened the vessel, the contents of it scattered and since that time, the lands and the seas were filled with evil. Other texts say that the jar contained blessings but as Pandora opened the container, all the blessings were cast away and were irretrievable.

But whatever the version, one thing is common there was one thing left in the vessel and that is ‘Hope’.

Recently, about 25 years ago, a goldsmith named P. Enevoldsen and his wife established a Jeweller’s shop in Copenhagen Denmark. They designed, manufactured and sold jewlry and accessories that contained various charms and beads. Usually, these charms are made of sterling silver, gold, precious or semi-precious stones and an item unique to Italy, Murano Glass.

The design of the charms were exquisite and when combined together creates a truly marvelous piece of jewelry. The company sold jewelry parts and customized designs. These charms and beads could be bought seperately from bracelet and necklace chains and could be assembled by the consumer themselves if they wanted to. The consumers could also purchase the cutomized jewelry that has already been assembled with the parts they fancied if they wanted to.

The demand for the items increased significantly to the point that the owners decided to wholesale their product to differnt countries. when they started exporting them, and their designs were openly accepted by a lot of patrons. Their products are known as Pandora Charms / Pandora Jewelry.

Why their wares were named after a Character that brought misery to mankind is something that’s difficult to comprehend. Perhaps the reason is the characteristics of each charm used to create one bracelet; each charm design is unique and has its own identity. And when they are all combined to create one piece of jewelry, that piece of jewelry exudes elegance and class.

In this aspect you could say that every piece of pandora jewlery charms/ Pandora Jewelry are “All Gifted”.

Pandora Charms or Pandora Jewelry also contradicts another description of the mythological character. Contrary to being the cause of evil and misery to mankind, Pandora Jewelry actually contributes to society. It supports the S.G. Komens foundation and Hurricane Katrina Victims by donating a portion of their sales of certain charms to their foundations. Under this context, we could say that perhaps, pandora jewlery charms possess or provides the last blessing left in the vessel: ‘Hope’.

pandora jewlery charms and Pandora Jewelry are excellent items. These are classic jewelry that could fit and match any outfit. Whether you are in your casual clothing or formal attire, pandora jewlery charms are sure to match it. In its distinct and creative way, these items have changed the meaning of their brand from being something vengeful to something beautiful and elegant.

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