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My first two-tone bracelet!
I've been obsessed with these mixed metal bracelets for awhile now. This one is from Pandora! Also my first piece from this line. Although I had heard about Pandora, I wasn't initially sold. I loved the emotional commerce aspect of this company - tell your story in a bracelet - but I just felt maybe it was too trendy. But I kept thinking about it. I walked past a tiny Pandora store a few weeks ago and there was an insane line. I picked up a brochure just to see what the hubbub was all about. When I got home I looked through their thick book of tricks, I knew I had to get one with my next paycheck. I really don't care if it's trendy because there are so many cute charms. Gahhhhh! And all my friends who have them are obsessed and have told me the quality is really nice. Okay, sold. And the charms aren't all shaped like balls (which is all I've seen advertised) and you don't have to fill your chain up to the max either. Although I can appreciate that look, right now anyways, I want something a bit more subtle.
So it was payday. Heck, like most of us, this is one hardworking girl... and it is freakin' treat myself Friday afterall! Why not? I was so excited to stand in line for 15 minutes (which is totally weird since I'm pretty impatient!) and i literally was like a kid in a candy store when it was my turn to finally get inside this tiny shop! I knew what I wanted but the sales lady showed me other charms as well. I loved the chain of the bracelet. I think that is what changed my mind about Pandora. Sterling siver and thick. Of course I went with the heart as my first charm that matched the tone of the clasp. I told the lady I just wanted to wear it out and that's exactly what I did. I probably will only wear a few charms at a time - as I just like it to look a bit more understated and to actually see the beautiful chain. But I like the idea tha if I change my mind, I can totally load this baby up!! I just love the two tone... did I mention that yet?!
This is sterling silver with the clasp and heart charm part of the recently launched Rose Collection (the pink hue comes from a mix of silver, copper, and gold). Still pricey but not as cray cray as the Pandora gold line. A tad more than the pure sterling silver collection. Love this in-between option. And it was even more beautiful in person than in the catalog. It actually just arrived at the local Pandora store about a month ago. The lady told me they are starting to sell out for the holiday so I'm super happy I was able to get my hands on my very own. She did tell me that they do have a free bracelet with any $100 purchase or more, but I think I will die waiting until March. The only thing that is super annoying is that they don't have many charms available in the rose tone. Most of them have CZ too - which I have yet to become a fan of ... but never say never. Pandora has a funny way of changing your mind!
So if you are looking for some new jewelry to cheer up your day, check out Pandora. Although I always knew you could personalize the jewelry, little did I know that the quality is amazing. They have a one year warranty as well. I was actually looking for two-tone jewelry on Etsy. But what held me back was that I couldn't hold it and feel the materials used. And what return policy? Should I invest in something that is 70 or 80 bucks and only have it break a few months later? And that's what led me to look at Pandora. I like how I can choose SS charms, rose gold, and pop a bit of gold ones in there (or maybe never as those charms are over 300 a piece!) So much fun! Truth - these bracelets can get super pricey. But it's nice how you can build it whenever you feel like it (or can afford it or someone gifts you a beautiful charm!) it feels like you are paying it off in installments (so your pocket book isn't hit all at once!) I like how I can reward myself with a new charm during different stages in life or if I just need a pick me up! Most likely I'll stick to no more than 8 or 9 charms at a time when I'm wearing it out since I like to see the chain of the bracelet. It's just so beautiful even on its own. I hope Pandora expands their Rose Collection and soon because each time I put this on my wrist and hear that click... this ordinary girl suddenly feels not so ordinary anymore... just like glass slippers:)
Xo
