cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

Do you happen to have come across a vintage bracelet like this was it normal for them not to stamp the other beads? Hello this is my first post to the eBay community hi thank you guys for taking a look I need some help I found this Pandora bracelet at goodwill and I’m having a hard time telling if this is real or not. Most of the charms have the 925 stamp and the bracelet itself has the Pandora stamp and 925 but I can’t tell anything about the gold beads I can’t seem to find any markings. B2EA3789-F548-4030-BC71-A5E3319005FB.jpeg

 

D7303847-787E-4C4F-9827-6F4F053C217A.jpeg

 

D8F268D5-3C96-459A-99EE-06767C91595B.jpeg

 

BDEAA67D-EDBE-4178-811F-A418094264C3.jpeg

 

ED9EA653-CE5B-4AD4-A02E-5CA106D78C16.jpeg

 

Message 1 of 11
latest reply
10 REPLIES 10

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

While I'm not a Pandora expert, I have a Pandora bracelet and did some comparisons. (Pictures will be added.)

I can't speak for the charms though IMO, they don't look like Pandora but there are lots of companies that make similar beads.

However the clasp on the bracelet appears to be missing the crown over the letter "O"

Give me a second to post comps.
albertabrightalberta | Volunteer Community Mentor
"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you."

Message 2 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

Thank you kind Sir! Yes I’m thinking they may not be, maybe they are gold plated? Was thinking of taking it to the pandora store at mall

Message 3 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

Pandora bracelets weren't sold until 2000. Is that considered vintage for jewelry? 

Message 4 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

It’s is to me! Lol that’s almost 20 years ago. This one looks old.
Message 5 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

In addition to the missing crown over the "o" your bracelet has a 925 marking on the clasp. On the real deal, there's no 925 on the clasp. 

 

 

albertabrightalberta | Volunteer Community Mentor
"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you."

Message 6 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

In addition, Pandora charms have a marking in addition to 925. 

 

IMO, neither the bracelet nor the charms are Pandora. 

 

albertabrightalberta | Volunteer Community Mentor
"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you."

Message 7 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

I agree, none of the beads or the bracelet are authentic.

There are literally thousands of knock off Pandora pieces for every authentic one. 

Message 8 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?


@bojibelle wrote:

I agree, none of the beads or the bracelet are authentic.

There are literally thousands of knock off Pandora pieces for every authentic one. 


IMO, the bracelet is counterfeit but I wouldn't call any of the beads "fake." Unless they have "Pandora" markings, they can legally be sold. But beware, there are NON-silver beads with fake 925 sterling markings so just because it says 925 doesn't mean it's really 925! 

albertabrightalberta | Volunteer Community Mentor
"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you."

Message 9 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?


@albertabrightalberta wrote:

@bojibelle wrote:

I agree, none of the beads or the bracelet are authentic.

There are literally thousands of knock off Pandora pieces for every authentic one. 


IMO, the bracelet is counterfeit but I wouldn't call any of the beads "fake." Unless they have "Pandora" markings, they can legally be sold. But beware, there are NON-silver beads with fake 925 sterling markings so just because it says 925 doesn't mean it's really 925! 


True, if they don't have a Pandora marking they aren't "fake"  I should have thought of that.  I've bought them myself for the Granddaughters to make jewelry with, usually 10 pieces for $1.

Message 10 of 11
latest reply

How to tell if Pandora bracelet and charms are real when it is vintage ?

 Thank you everyone 

Message 11 of 11
latest reply