What does ale mean on Pandora charms?

A maker's mark is a US term for a stamp indicating the origin of jewellery. The standard maker's mark on Pandora jewellery is “ALE”, which stands for Algot Enevoldsen, the father of Pandora founder, Per Enevoldsen. You will always see “ALE” stamped on our jewellery, except on some of our smallest pieces.

Why does my Pandora charm say ale?

A maker's mark is a US term for a stamp indicating the origin of jewelry. The standard marker's mark on PANDORA jewelry is "ALE", which stands for Algot Enevoldsen, the father of PANDORA founder, Per Enevoldsen. You will always see "ALE" stamped on our jewelry, except on some of our smallest pieces.

What are the different types of Pandora charms?

Different types of PANDORA charms include Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver and Gold, Pandora Rose™, Murano Glass, PANDORA ESSENCE, Disney, Baseball and Football.

What does ale stamped mean?

A maker's mark is a US term for a stamp indicating the origin of jewelry. The standard marker's mark on PANDORA jewelry is "ALE", which stands for Algot Enevoldsen, the father of PANDORA founder, Per Enevoldsen. You will always see "ALE" stamped on our jewelry, except on some of our smallest pieces.

Do all Pandora charms have a stamp?

1) All genuine Pandora items are hallmarked

Charms made before 2011 will have the '925 ALE' stamp and those made after 2011 will have the 'S925 ALE'; consequently, if you see a charm that was retired before 2011, such as the Pandora Mushroom charm, stamped with 'S925 ALE', you'll know that it's fake.

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What is the rarest Pandora charm?

Charity Charms. This charm is very possibly the rarest of all Pandora charms – I hadn't even heard of it until I was a good year and a half into collecting Pandora. It dates back to 2003, when Pandora released it to support a hospital charity event in the Danish town of Randers.

Do all Pandora charms fit on all Pandora bracelets?

All Pandora charms don't fit all bracelets due to the different Pandora bracelet types. Your only job is to select a preferred bracelet type and fix their charms accordingly.

How many charms should I put on my Pandora bracelet?

Single Leather bracelets can fit 3-4 charms, while the Double Leather bracelets can fit 5-7 charms. The Pandora Me link bracelet can hold a maximum of 8 charms per link, while the Pandora Me snake chain bracelet and bangle can hold up to 30 charms.

Can I sell my Pandora bracelet back to Pandora?

PANDORA stores are happy to exchange any items purchased from any PANDORA store. A valid proof of purchase must be present within 30 days of purchase and the items must be as new. Any items for exchange without a receipt may, at our discretion, be exchanged at the current price.

Is Pandora real sterling silver?

Pandora jewelry regularly uses sterling silver: the world's most popular silver alloy.

What is P2 on Pandora?

These are standard hallmarking attributes on all our Pandora jewellery. We have recently started adding P2, which stands for Production 2. The P2 stamp is merely a production stamp from one of our facilities, and is present on items made there.

What does ale met mean?

The back of the clasp is polished and shiny, adorned only by the new Rose hallmark – ALE MET – which replaces the original ALE R. The 'met' stands for 'metal'. Unlike the silver counterpart pictured above, neither the Rose nor the Shine versions of this bracelet have threaded bracelet ends.

Do PANDORA charms tarnish?

The bottom line is that simply by wearing your Pandora jewelry, the pieces will slowly tarnish. Don't fret! Tarnishing is a natural effect with silver metals and is in no way permanently damaging to your jewelry.

Is Pandora real diamonds?

Every diamond in the Pandora Brilliance collection is a sustainably lab-created diamond.

Can you wear Pandora bracelets in the shower?

We recommend that customers remove their Pandora jewelry before going to bed, showering, swimming or participating in physical activity. Your jewelry must not be exposed to chlorine or salt water, as this will dull the appearance.

Is Pandora bracelet worth buying?

So, to reiterate, Pandora jewelry is worth it if you're looking for long-lasting fancy jewelry for casual or dressy events. But you won't be getting diamonds or precious gemstones for the price, as most of their jewelry are made of cubic zirconia, materials like enamel, silver and sometimes gold plating.

What does Retired Pandora Charms mean?

Retired PANDORA jewelry is no longer in production. Limited to inventory on hand at the time of your order. Feel free to call ahead if you have any questions or to confirm availability. Be sure to pick up your favorites before it's too late! Retired PANDORA items are FINAL SALE.

Are Pandora charms still popular?

The Danish company has in recent years become synonymous with charms, which make up over half of its sales. But their popularity is fading, and Pandora hasn't been able to revive it.

Is Pandora made in China?

Where are Pandora Jewelry products made? All Pandora Jewelry products are made in Thailand. For more information, please visit our craftsmanship page .

Is Pandora real gold and silver?

Pandora provides a universe of hand-finished and modern jewelry primarily made from genuine materials, including solid sterling silver and 14k or 18k gold. We use a variety of gemstones, stones and cultured pearls to add sparkle and color to our genuine silver and gold jewelry.

What does ale stand for jewelry?

The standard maker's mark on Pandora jewellery is “ALE”, which stands for Algot Enevoldsen, the father of Pandora founder, Per Enevoldsen. You will always see “ALE” stamped on our jewellery, except on some of our smallest pieces.