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For those struggling to locate these Pandora beads and willing to consider alternatives

The size of the molten silver varies enormously in these beads but generally continue around the entire surface in a slightly erratic line. The Pandora Meteor beads are still difficult to acquire. They were among the most popular Pandora Clips from the start and in recent weeks, deliveries of these unique beads appears to have slowed quite dramatically. The majority of my small & beautiful beads have been sourced from Pandora Studio and indeed in order to acquire this particularly bead, I indulged in an entire kit. It’s worth watching the unique pages as you may find yourself lucky, particularly if you have no objection to universal cores.

For those struggling to locate these beads and willing to consider alternatives, Ohm Beads offer a few murano beads with silver inclusions. The Ohm Beads caramel and candied apple beads are shown below.

Some time ago I introduced a new article concept. These are admittedly a little self indulgent as they allow me to dabble with more fashion forward presentations. I’ve been taking current fashion trends and Pandora Hearts & Love Charms suggestions as to how to honour these in jewellery. Not all fashion trends are wearable for the average person and in day to day life. Acknowledging them in jewellery offers a practical and often more economical alternative.

Last week I began offering an examination of the autumn winter 2013 jewellery Pandora BirthStone Charms. The initial focus was firmly on chunky chains for the fall. Today’s focus is on the upcoming trend for cuff style bracelets.

For fall 2013, chunky cuff style bracelets have crept back to the forefront. It’s worth stating that these have actually become a somewhat classic accessory. Those who follow jewellery and fashion trends will be aware of the undeniable popularity of the iconic Pandora cuffs.

Alternatively Spirit Icons, one of my favourite brands of the moment boast a selection of leather cuff bracelets that can be combined with their silver chains. The Pandora Beads community design project concept is similar to the Pandora people’s bead award. Where the people’s bead award relies on submissions entirely created by the community, the community design project is a collaboration between fans and designers. The theme for the seventh community design project is travelling abroad.

Voting is now open for the Pandora Beads community design project 7 and sees desk globe and all around the world go head to head.

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