I'm super late to the party, but I finally got myself a charm bracelet!
I got the Pandora bangle in a size small - the receipt says it measures around 17CM or 6.7inches, which is important as it comes in small, medium and large but the website doesn't state that or how the sizing is.
It came in such a pretty bag!
Some shots of the bracelet:
At first I wasn't very impressed with the clasp. The lady who helped me in the store struggled to open it, and I had trouble opening it when I got home. I chipped a nail!! It seemed that it would be very annoying to open and close...
A better shot of the clasp. As you can see, there's not much space to stick your finger/or something to try to pry it open. I'm quite worried about if repeated use will wear down the clasp.
I did read somewhere that the clasp is their "patented technology" so hopefully that means good things, and that it won't break on me.
Here's what it looks like when I open it.
To close, you have to bend the other end back into the clasp. It's easy with two hands, or if you have someone putting it on for you. I tried putting it on myself in the car today with one hand... took a lot longer than I would like to admit.
Unfortunately, having to bend it open and close to fit it into my wrist is a bit scary looking.
I apologize for my awkwardly-shaped hand, but I have to somehow squeeze it into my wrist by putting it through my hand, or by putting it on like I would a cuff bracelet. Either way, there's no getting around not having to bend the bracelet.
I did read online though, that the newer bracelets are a *memory metal* -- supposedly, it reverts back to its original form no matter how you bend it.
It's quite pretty on my arm though! I haven't gotten any charms to put on it yet.
Here's how I plan to wear it. It's a little bare to call "arm candy" but I'm starting!
I always forget to wear my watch, so hopefully this will be an incentive to remember to wear it. I also haven't been wearing my watch much, since it's white and super hard to pair with other jewelry.
I bought the bracelet at the Fairview Mall location, and Stephanie, the salesperson was super nice and patient while I looked around. It was $75 before tax, which I guess isn't bad for a bracelet. Mmm, I'd say it's an alright price for a bracelet; the Swarovski charm bangle is also $75.
- Aggie
