Is my Pandora bracelet real?

The best way to ensure that your item is genuine is to buy from a PANDORA authorised retailer like one of our Grace & Co stores. Genuine PANDORA items have these traits: They all have the ALE marking. This comes from Per Enevoldsen, the original founder of PANDORA and these the initials of his father Algot Enevoldsen.

Is Pandora jewelry fake or real?

Pandora provides a universe of hand-finished and modern jewelry made from genuine materials, primarily solid sterling silver and 14 or 18 k gold with gemstones, stones, cultured pearls, glass and wood.

Is Pandora bracelets fake?

When looking at your Pandora bracelet, key indicators will help you identify that the piece is a fake. Most Pandora bracelets will have the signature logo of the small crown over an “O.” (Bracelets made prior to 2008 will not). The clasp of an authentic Pandora bracelet will not be magnetic.

Are my Pandora charms real?

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.

Does Pandora jewelry have a mark?

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.

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Are Pandora bracelets solid silver?

Each hand-finished piece of Pandora jewellery is crafted from high-quality materials, including sterling silver (92.5% pure silver), oxidised sterling silver, Pandora Rose (a 14k rose gold-plated unique metal blend), Pandora Shine (18k gold-plated unique metal blend) and solid 14k gold.

Is Pandora silver real?

Pandora uses real sterling silver in its rhodium-plated pieces, but they're coated in rhodium during production.

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 .

What does ale met 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.

Do Pandora bracelets tarnish?

Your PANDORA jewellery should be handled with care at all times. All sterling silver will tarnish over time, but it will happen much faster when it comes into contact with agents such as perfume, salty air, sulphur, skin creams, hairspray, chlorine and acidic skin ph.

Are Pandora bracelets worth?

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.

Can you wear Pandora jewelry in the shower?

PANDORA encourages customers to remove the jewellery prior to cleaning, bathing and swimming and ensure that the jewellery is not exposed UV light, hairspray, perfume and cosmetics.

Do all Pandora charms have Pandora stamped on them?

All Pandora charms and and accessories will have this ALE hallmark engraved on the piece, usually close to where the sterling silver or gold mark is. If the piece does not have this mark, then for sure it is not a genuine Pandora piece.

Is Pandora good or evil?

In Greek mythology, Pandora was the woman who brought evil into the world and caused humankind's downfall. She was sent to earth by Zeus, king of the gods, who wanted to take revenge on the Titan Prometheus*. Prometheus had created men and had stolen fire from the gods and given it to the men.

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.

How can you tell if you have real silver?

Is 925 sterling silver?

Instead fine silver is alloyed with copper to create sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This percentage of fine silver is why you will sometimes see sterling silver referred to as '925 silver' or hallmarked with a 925 stamp.

Will Pandora bracelets rust?

The actual Pandora brand will not rust, but I have seen off-brand bracelets and charms rust and look very dirty. If its a real pandora bracelet and not an imitation, they will tarnish and you need to clean it with a polishing cloth...and you should never get it wet!

Why do Pandora bracelets turn black?

Being exposed to moisture, skin and the air causes a chemical reaction that gradually over time, oxidizes the silver metal turning it from shiny silver, to a light yellow/silver color. If you do not properly clean your pieces after this occurs, that yellow coloring will again gradually turn to black.

Is Pandora jewelry expensive?

Before adding charms, the lowest priced bracelet in the PANDORA collection is the Black Multi-Strand Bracelet at $35, and the most expensive bracelet is the PANDORA Gold Charm Bracelet at $1,415. However, most PANDORA bracelets, like the ones below, are priced between $45 and $80.

What does 925 Ale mean on Pandora?

Hi there, The standard marker's mark on PANDORA jewelry is "ALE", which stands for Algot Enevoldsen, the father of PANDORA founder, Per Enevoldsen. All our sterling silver jewelry is stamped with a capital "S" for silver, followed by the purity stated as pure silver parts per thousand: S925 (92.5% pure silver).

What does ale R mean on Pandora?

We have an O which is for our factory sign, ALE is our trademark, R and MET is for our Rose items, and S925 is for our Sterling Silver. These are standard hallmarking attributes on all our Pandora jewellery.