Unique and elegant – two characteristics that set Pandora jewelry, especially Pandora charm bracelets, apart from the competition. Pandora charm bracelets have become one of the most beautiful and nicest things that one gives a love one. Girls and women just love Pandora charms and the unique Pandora beads because they can go with just about any outfit and be used for any occasion.

Now, because of their popularity, expect that there will be lots of imitations and knock-offs that will be sold, online or otherwise. It’s up to you to be very careful when buying Pandora beads for your charm bracelets to make sure that what you’re getting are the real thing.

Ways to Authenticate Pandora Beads and Jewelry

The first tip off that some Pandora beads may not be authentic is that when they don’t have the official trademark of Pandora. So, when buying charms and beads for your Pandora bracelet, never forget to check for that mark. You should see the letters “ALE” on the beads as well as the bracelet. This stands for Algot Enevoldsen – the founder of Pandora. For those Pandora beads released after 2008, you should see a Pandora crown symbol somewhere.

You should also check the codes 925 for silver and 14k or 18k for silver. Since most Pandora beads are made from fine metals, verifying that they are authentic silver or gold is necessary. If you are looking to buy Murano glass Pandora beads, confirm that they are authentic by looking for the Pandora name at the side of each piece.

One advice that applies to everything you buy online is to buy from the manufacturer’s website or from authorized dealers. You should head over to the Pandora website to check their listings of authorized reseller. Then, just to be sure you are looking at authentic Pandora beads; make a comparison of the one you are planning to buy and those beads displayed on the Pandora website.