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There are some older, retired Pandora beads that did not have the ALE 925 mark, for example the moonscapes. These were never marked. Some of the other older beads for example some of the 8 Balls were also not stamped.
Later, ALL of the beads were marked ALE 925 and today (2012) the new beads are all marked s 925 and ALE for silver or the 585 if its gold. However, even if the charm has all of this, it doesn't mean that its genuine. The best way to know is to only buy from an authorized Pandora dealer. There are several stores that are authorized to sell online as well.
But if you buy something from an on line auction, make sure you have a few days to return it and take it to an authorized dealer to be authenticated. The bead or charm could have all the right markings and still not fit the mold. I recently went through this and my fakes were perfect, even had the same designs, except when held next genuine beads, mine were noticeably not as wide.
Replicas will always be a little smaller and lighter than the original bead made withthe original mold.
What else can I help you with?
Do all Pandora charms have a thread inside?
No, all genuine Pandora Charms do have the hallmark "ALE" and "925" but several types (such as the glass beads and some sterling silver) do not have threads.
Do all Pandora charms screw on to bracelet?
Pandora charms are so expensive to fit pandora bracelet. There are other brands charms have the same perfect quality but cheaper price.
What types of diamond charms does Pandora sell?
The store Pandora sells all kinds of diamond charms all around the world. Some examples of diamond charms include a diamond dangle charm, a leather wrap charm and a spacer charm.
Do Pandora charms fit donatella bracelet?
Yes the Donatella and Pandora charms are compatible !No they do not I purchased the Donatatella bracelet last year and was bought Pandora charms for Christmas this year. The Donatella beads fit the Pandora bracelet but the Pandora beads do NOT fit the Donatella bracelet
Do Truth beads fit Pandora bracelet?
truth charms can fit Pandora bracelets, but Pandora charms cant fit on truth bracelets.
Do Brighton charms fit Pandora bracelet?
A friend of mine has the Brighton initial charms on her Pandor bracelet and they fit great. Not sure about all Brighton charms. The warrenty on your Pandora Bracelet is voided if you put any charm that is not Pandora on it.
How can you advertise charms as Pandora when they are very clearly NOT Pandora?
You can't.
Does Pandora make charms especially for mother and daughter gifts?
Pandora does not make charms specifically for mother and daughter gifts, but there are several retailers online who offer mother/daughter charms which fit Pandora bracelets.
Can Sou feel charms fit your Pandora bracelet?
From all reports, Soufeel charms do, indeed, fit on Pandora bracelets. However, the styles may clash, so you want to choose your charms carefully, so they will complement the ones you already have.
Do Pandora charms fit on a truth bracelet?
No genuine Pandora charms will not fit Truth bracelets I have a Truth bracelet and have tried.
What does ALE stand for next to 925 on silver?
ALE stands for Algot Enevoldsen. He was the father of one of Pandora's founders. If the item has ALE on it, it is made by Pandora.
Can you put normal Pandora charms on an essence bracelet?
No, normal Pandora charms cannot be used on an Essence bracelet. Essence bracelets are specifically designed for lighter, slimmer charms that are different in style and size from standard Pandora charms. The threading and the way the charms fit onto the bracelet are also distinct, making them incompatible with one another. If you want to use regular charms, you should stick with a traditional Pandora bracelet.
