PANDORA INSPIRED BRACELET WITH TROLL BEADS

Sold - Pandora bracelet with troll beads and extender chain. Fits size 7 to size 9 wrist.

To try this lovely bracelet on visit us a the New Westminster Quay in front of the New Westminster Market or phone us at 604.525.7484 and we can arrange a time to get together.

For those who are unfamiliar with the Pandora bracelet system, its a gorgeous and modern version of a charm bracelet. But instead of hanging, the charms & beads are drilled with a centre hole which screw or slide onto a (approx) 4mm fine sterling silver or gold, silver or gold tone, or corded chain bracelet. The bracelet can be added to or subtracted by the interchanging of different troll beads. Troll beads can set you back a few dollars to a hundred dollars or more depending upon whether the bead is made of ceramic or 22K gold.

Many people cannot afford an authentic Pandora Bracelet so we have created this Pandora Inspired piece. For general information Authentic Pandora pieces will have "ALE" along with ".925" stamped on it. Also you can check the authorized Pandora retail dealer list that is maintained on the web. Lastly, if still in doubt, the third way that you can know whether a bead is an authentic Pandora jewellery bead is to look at the product and match it with a product shown on the official Pandora Jewellery web site or on the Gillett’s Jewellers web site.

Expensive or inexpensive Pandora bracelets are unique, can be tailored to suit your personality and are a delight to behold. As a hand me down they represent true value.

PANDORA BRACELET

Sold - Pandora Bracelet with extender chain.

For those who are unfamiliar with the Pandora bracelet system, its a gorgeous and modern version of a charm bracelet. But instead of hanging, the charms & beads are drilled with a centre hole which screw or slide onto a (approx) 4mm fine sterling silver or gold, silver or gold tone, or corded chain bracelet. The bracelet can be added to or subtracted by the interchanging of different troll beads. Troll beads can set you back a few dollars to a hundred dollars or more depending upon whether the bead is made of ceramic or 22K gold.

Expensive or inexpensive pandora bracelets are unique, can be tailored to suit your personality and are a delight to behold. As a hand me down they represent true value.

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NATURAL MULTI-COLOR TURQUOISE BRACELET

Multi-color turquise bracelet.

TURQUOISE HEART BRACELET

Sold - Turquoise Heart Bracelet

BLUE MURANO GLASS NECKLACE

Sold - Beautiful blue swirled murano glass pendant. Can be purchased on leather or voile cord for the same price. We have the matching earrings as well.

To see this item contact me at the New Westminster Quay in front of the New Westminster Market or phone me at 604.525.7484.

NATURAL TURQUOISE HEART PENDANT

Material:Turquoise

Size: 50x38x10mm

Color: Greenish/Blue

DID YOU KNOW?

What do you think of when you hear the word turquoise? I think of the American Southwest, where turquoise has been a part of Native American tradition for thousands of years. Turquoise has been mined in many places throughout the world. Clear blue Persian turquoise it thought by many to be among the finest turquoise. Mines in India produce green turquoise. Chinese mines are currently selling a great deal of turquoise in varying colors to the jewelry industry. Mines in the southwestern US, many family owned, yield turquoise in a variety of colors and qualities.

Turquoise Formation

Turquoise forms when water percolates through rocks that contain copper, aluminum and other minerals. A chemical reaction takes place that results in deposits of what we know as turquoise. That's a simplified way of describing a process that takes millions of years and only happens when a complex set of conditions come together. The blue in turquoise is enhanced when copper is present. If the area where turquoise is formed contains more aluminum, the turquoise will shade to green. When zinc is present, the deposits are a yellow-green color, a rare combination that so far has been found in only a few areas, including the Carico Lake and Blue Ridge mines in Nevada.

Why Are There Dark Markings in Turquoise?

That's the matrix, the rock that the turquoise formed in. When stones are cut, some of the matrix remains bound to the turquoise. Matrix color varies because turquoise can form in different types of rock.Black matrix may be iron pyriteYellow matrix could be rhyoliteBrown is probably iron oxideThe term spider webbing refers to stones with thin lines of matrix distributed throughout them

Is Turquoise a Hard Stone?

Hardness of turquoise used for jewelry usually varies from 5-6 on the Mohs scale. The hardest turquoise is usually found nearest the surface of the earth, where it's had a chance to dry, or cure. Softer turquoise is chalk-like -- too soft and porous to be used unless it's treated.

Stabilized Turquoise

An epoxy resin or other substance is infused into the pores of the turquoise. No longer porous, its color remains the same over time. Natural turquoise develops a lovely patina as its worn and absorbs oils from our skin.

How To Care for Your Turquoise

Handle your turquoise jewelry carefully to avoid scratching it. Don't store turquoise with harder gemstones or other materials that might rub against it and cause damage. Keep turquoise away from high heat and chemicals such as oils, perfumes, and household cleaners. Even stabilized turquoise can be affected by a constant bombardment of chemicals. Clean your turquoise in warm, sudsy water and dry it immediately with a soft cloth. Avoid commercial jewelry cleansers.