Sunshine Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Hi i was wondering if you could give me your thoughts on charm bracelets. I have seen the thread on 'Troll Beads' that was posted a while ago. I have done some research on the internet and have discovered: Troll Beads Pandora bracelets Love Links Thomas Sabo Anyone got any thoughts on any of these, the first three seem to be similar apart from the prices whereas the Thomas Sarbo ones are more delicate. It was for my sister as she had decided she wants one but now i've looked at some of them i'm tempted myself! Thank you Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have recently bought a friend of mine a Pandora charm for the bracelet she had for her 40th Birthday they are lovely and cover quite a wide price range suitable for different occasions My daughter has an old fashioned type bracelet like the one I have and she loves that too I have recently found a chicken charm for her for Christmas Good luck choosing Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have an old fashioned charm bracelet which I wore for many years, but stopped when I started nursing and just never went back to wearing it. If I was starting from scratch, I'd go for a Pandora, which I have seen and admired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imo Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have a Thomas Sabo charm bracelet - I'm afraid to say I have about 16 charms on it, which were quite expensive, but it's great because people always know what to get for you for Christmas or for your birthday - just another charm!! I have to say I love it - all my jewllery is white, so the sterling silver matches everything, and because you can take charms on and off, you can alter it for the seasons - right now, I've got a pumpkin charm on it, and I have an ice skate for christmas! It's a really nice weight too, and I always get compliments for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGirl Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have a Links charm bracelet, and have also bought the same as gifts. The main reason was there are loads of different style charms, it is in silver or gold, and they often have charms reduced in new year sales to pick up a few interesting ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have Troll Beads The bracelet is very strong and I would have no worries wearing it all the time. I have just managed to fill my first bracelet and have some extra beads to start another OH brought me some for my recent birthday from Swag the jewellers. Oooo they also do some fantastic chicken beads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I have Troll Beads The bracelet is very strong and I would have no worries wearing it all the time. I have just managed to fill my first bracelet and have some extra beads to start another OH brought me some for my recent birthday from Swag the jewellers. Oooo they also do some fantastic chicken beads Paola, as soon as I saw the title to this post..........I new you wouldn't be far away I'm going to have to do some catching up if you're on your second bracelet I love my Troll bead bracelet and DD has one too :D Always gets lots of lovely comments when I wear it and there are soo many beads to chose from :D Here's a pic of my beads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I saw these in a shop recently but then forgot what they were called and couldn't think how on earth to Google them. I love glass jewellery. I had a Murano glass ring which my hubby got me all the way from Venice. Which I broke I still have the pieces and am hoping I'll find some super duper glue to repair it. I think I shall start getting some of these glass troll beads as they are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I always wanted a charm bracelet but never saw anything chunky enough without being totally over the top and too blingy. My Mum-in-law then suggested that I have her Father's silver fob watch chains. I went to a good jewellers in Norwich and they converted one of them into a charm bracelet for me. Her Father went to sea so I had the remainder of the bracelet made into a little boat charm. The rest of the charms all have something to do with me... a liver bird a chicken a camera a saxophone a shoe rings a cat a pig a heart and a mini arch of constantine (honeymoon present) I needed my bracelet to be a silver one as my wedding, engagement and eternity rings are all platinum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I'm a huge troll beads fan, having one full bracelt and my eyes on starting number two. If you are careful some of them are inerchangeable. I have a couple of lovelinks on my Troll braclet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 I love those Troll Beads! I have mentioned to my family that I would like them to buy me a silver charm each to make up a big bracelet that I would have as a keepsake for my next birthday. My intention was that they could choose a charm that they liked and meant something to them/me, and it wouldn't break the bank. I have pointed them in the direction of Charmworks I have used Charmworks quite a few times myself. After looking here, at the homepage of the company that makes troll beads I am wavering! I think I'll go with the charmworks version and start my own troll collection when I am feeling a bit more flush! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Spooky - OH has just picked up some charms which have been taken off my traditional charm bracelet, and had clips put on them to wear on my Thomas Sabo. I like the Sabo charms as you can easily swap them around, I usually have upto 3 on a necklace ( with a charm carrier ) and then 4 on my bracelet - just swap round to suit mood/occasion. I wanted some of my old charms adapted in this way, as it was cheaper than buying a Sabo equivalent, and also some you cannot get anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 On a cheaper note we gave my daughter a charm bracelet from here http://www.925silvercharms.co.uk/ when she was born. (our budgets different a piece of complete jewellery for me would cost as much as a sabo charm) We gave it to her with three charms with it. An N, a green (peridot) heart and we gave her the world. Then when she was christened we gave her a cross, when she came home we gave a family tree, her first birthday a lion etc etc. She has quite a few now aged two as shes had so many amazing moments in this first couple of years but the bracelets looking lovely. Each thing on its own isnt probably worth much but I've realised its adding up. I love looking through the selections and thinking one day I might buy her that for pssing her exams, or her driving test or even getting married or having a baby. I got the original idea from the story of 'a necklace of raindrops' which I think is one of the most beautiful childrens stories and has the most amazing illustrations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I have Troll Beads The bracelet is very strong and I would have no worries wearing it all the time. I have just managed to fill my first bracelet and have some extra beads to start another OH brought me some for my recent birthday from Swag the jewellers. Oooo they also do some fantastic chicken beads Paola, as soon as I saw the title to this post..........I new you wouldn't be far away I'm going to have to do some catching up if you're on your second bracelet I love my Troll bead bracelet and DD has one too :D Always gets lots of lovely comments when I wear it and there are soo many beads to chose from :D Here's a pic of my beads I have a couple of your silver ones Pam and a couple of your glass ones OH got me two glass collections for my birthday so I have one collection to start my new bracelet Lovely seeing you hun, have missed you lots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I have a couple of your silver ones Pam and a couple of your glass ones OH got me two glass collections for my birthday so I have one collection to start my new bracelet I like the glass bead collections - I've bought a couple. It's a good way to fill up the bracelet I did think about starting a Troll Bead Necklace - lots more room to fit sooooooo many beads Lovely seeing you hun, have missed you lots awww........nice to know I've been missed I did terribly miss all my forum friends whilst I was away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I did think about starting a Troll Bead Necklace - lots more room to fit sooooooo many beads But could you imagine they weight of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I did think about starting a Troll Bead Necklace - lots more room to fit sooooooo many beads But could you imagine they weight of it That did occur to me looks like it might have to be a second bracelet if I want anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 On a cheaper note we gave my daughter a charm bracelet from here http://www.925silvercharms.co.uk/ when she was born. (our budgets different a piece of complete jewellery for me would cost as much as a sabo charm)We gave it to her with three charms with it. An N, a green (peridot) heart and we gave her the world. Then when she was christened we gave her a cross, when she came home we gave a family tree, her first birthday a lion etc etc. She has quite a few now aged two as shes had so many amazing moments in this first couple of years but the bracelets looking lovely. Each thing on its own isnt probably worth much but I've realised its adding up. I love looking through the selections and thinking one day I might buy her that for pssing her exams, or her driving test or even getting married or having a baby. I got the original idea from the story of 'a necklace of raindrops' which I think is one of the most beautiful childrens stories and has the most amazing illustrations. What a lovely idea Bronze - so nice to have a gift with real thought, emotion and memories behind it. My mum and dad bought me a charm bracelet when I was in my late teens but I only have two charms on it, a swan and a cat. I should really get some more or get some different ones to give to my daughter. I'd never heard of these newer charm bracelets before and I must say I really like the look of them. This forum is so bad for my bank balance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Oh dear my bank balance lol i have been looking at the troll beads, i thought ok i'd get myself a bracelet and then ask for beads BUT theres no catch on the bracelet so ok the bracelet is say £28 but the catches are about the same is there a cheaper option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Bronze - I echo your sentiments, each and every charm on mine and my Mums bracelet has some sentimental reminder - my name and christening date, holiday charms, birthday charms etc. The problem with these now is they are too heavy to wear as an everyday bracelet, so when OH got me a new bracelet and interchangeable charms, I then decided to "mark" a few of my fave charms to be modified for everyday use. I think there are in the region of 30 charms on each bracelet - so a pretty hefty weight of silver. I also have unique charms - but you cannot put a price on what they mean - my boys even love hearing about them . Barbara - the T.Sabo rope necklaces and carriers are not too expensive, and a chunky style bracelet. If you have a good jewellers they can always put on the "clips" - mine cost to be removed and clipped £10 each if that makes sense. I am sure a clip being added "Sabo style" would only cost £5 max ontop of a charm cost - then you have more choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Oh dear my bank balance lol i have been looking at the troll beads, i thought ok i'd get myself a bracelet and then ask for beads BUT theres no catch on the bracelet so ok the bracelet is say £28 but the catches are about the same is there a cheaper option? Barbara, I was thinking the same and have come across this site Link It We're wondering about one for DD's 18th but won't be spending mega ££ as the 21st is still the biggy as far as we're concerned. I was wondering if the troll beads would fit the link it bracelet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Oh dear my bank balance lol i have been looking at the troll beads, i thought ok i'd get myself a bracelet and then ask for beads BUT theres no catch on the bracelet so ok the bracelet is say £28 but the catches are about the same is there a cheaper option? Barbara, I was thinking the same and have come across this site Link It We're wondering about one for DD's 18th but won't be spending mega ££ as the 21st is still the biggy as far as we're concerned. I was wondering if the troll beads would fit the link it bracelet. That looks brill just need comfirmation that it would be ok and i will buy it as kids said they will get the beads etc for xmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 That looks brill just need comfirmation that it would be ok and i will buy it as kids said they will get the beads etc for xmas Wonder how we can find out? Don't think they'd be too impressed if we asked them if it would fit other beads do you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I have a lovely old fashioned solid silver charm bracelet that an aunt gave me after she had travelled around the world, collecting charms from everywhere she went. I had completely forgotten about it. I think I may dig it out now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Could someone just clarify how these work? If I have this right, one buys a bracelet, plus a catch, then any number of individual charms which slide onto the bracelet. Are Troll Beads and Pandora one and the same? I'm confused, but I like the look of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
