Pandora jewelry allows you to collect unique pieces that no one else will have. The advantage is that they can be improved, changed, supplemented. Therefore, jewelry has become very popular. But you need to know how to distinguish the original "Pandora" from a fake. More about this will be discussed in the article.
Concept
The developers of this brand have provided an opportunity for customers to become jewelry designers. This is ensured with the help of pendants-balls, which are presented in the form of different animals, interior items and symbols. They are able to complement bracelets, earrings, necklaces, pendants.
Product consists of:
- silver or gold thread with thin weave;
- pendants;
- castle.
You can make various decorations by price and material, it all depends on the mood and event. These wonderful products can be afforded by manydue to flexible prices. But branded jewelry cannot cost like classic jewelry, as they are made from precious materials. In this case, you should know how to distinguish the original "Pandora" from a fake.
Differences
When creating a small production in the capital of Denmark in 1980, P. Enevoldsen could not imagine that such success awaited him. There are many workshops in Copenhagen that embody unique ideas both in jewelry and in the design of furniture and toys. And this team of 10 people produced original jewelry in modest volumes. Bracelets and earrings became available only after the company moved to Thailand for mass production.
What is the difference between the original Pandora and the fake? Real jewelry has the following features:
- If you look at the lock of the bracelet, there is an “O” above the crown and the engraving is clearly carved, but in a fake it will be blurry.
- How to distinguish an original Pandora bracelet from a fake? Stamps must match the material: gold stands for "g585", rose gold "ale r", silver "s925 ale".
- There is a voluminous clover in the clip or lock. It also has a small retainer element made of metal, which is indicated in small letters, this is necessary for the strength and durability of the decoration.
- Newer models may not have this mark as the pave lock is a suspension and detent.
- The segments that separate the charms are equally spaced.
- The color of the original is darker and less shiny.
- How to distinguish an original Pandora watch from a fake? The weaving of the bracelets is dense, the edges have a clear carving.
- A thread based on silver or gold is difficult to bend compared to a fake.
- The clasp moves like a pendulum, is not tightly fixed in cheap copies and is smaller than the original.
- The product must be held in hand to estimate the weight. The real decoration will not be light and hollow.
- To test silver, you can use a small magnet, which will only be attracted to a stainless steel replica.
How else to distinguish the original "Pandora" from a fake? The yellowness that occurs when wearing bracelets and charms is not a sign of deception. This reaction occurs due to a variety of reasons, from sweating to touching drugs that include bromine or iodine.
During the creation, jewelry is blackened, so you should not choose white, glossy products. To eliminate darkening or yellowness, the original is cleaned with special compounds according to the instructions or given to a jewelry workshop.
Material
On other grounds, how to distinguish the original "Pandora" from a fake? The main concept of the company is affordable luxury, so there will be no coatings and stainless steel. These myths are voiced by jewelry sellers who pass off their goods as the Pandora brand.
In the creation of charms, bracelets, earrings used:
- gold, silver, rose gold;
- stones - both zirconium and diamonds;
- pearl andMurano glass.
Murano Pandora
Authenticity is determined by the principle of selection of precious stones:
- need natural light;
- it is important that the edges are perfect, without spots, cracks, darkening;
- on the base is the brand's inscription, but without the characteristic "O" above the crown.
You should not shift the blame to the sellers in the store when identifying different shades in the same beads. This is due to the arrival of different batches, so some deviations in the size of faceted peas are also possible.
Pearls
Original mother-of-pearl pearls have several features:
- On the tooth. A rather original method, but at the same time it is considered effective. You need to pinch the pea with your thumb and forefinger, gently bite with your front teeth. A sandy texture should be felt, there will be roughness and irregularities on the mother-of-pearl layer.
- It is necessary to rub 2 pearls, natural ones provide friction. And fakes slide because of a flat surface. After the procedure with the original, small particles of the horny substance may crumble.
- Compared to stones, some defects are evidence of natural origin. The peas are shaped individually and do not have the perfect shape compared to the fake.
- The product must be inspected in natural light. Real beads shimmer unevenly, there are some dents and flaws. Ideal coating is likely only for artificial jewelry.
Thanks to the distinctive features, it will be possible to find out where the original is and where the fake is. Real jewelry is of high quality. Original products will delight for years to come.
