Fans of Pandora Bracelets are been warned of a wave of fakes made available at car boot sales, markets and via internet auctions.
The introduction of the beads to the UK in 2005, brought with it copy cats and imitators. Whilst many other manufacturers have made unauthorised beads of variable quality that will fit a Pandora Bracelet, these have simply proved an unwelcome and ignored option for most collectors. However, the production of fakes and counterfeits is a relatively new and unlawful direction for unscrupulous sellers who are short changing consumers who are unwittingly purchasing these substandard goods. The question facing wearers of Pandora Bracelets is how to spot the genuine item.
Quite often, beads made by third parties will be supplied as genuine. In these cases it is not usually the fault of the manufacturer but the seller. Beads of this type will be easier to spot as they have not been created with the intent of defrauding. In this case you will find that the words PANDORA will be missing from the inner silver core. If the bead or bracelet is missing the marking ALE which is a identification mark of Pandora, then you can be reasonably sure that it is fake. Similarly, if it does not bare the 925 hallmark, a guarantee of its Sterling Silver status you can be sure that you have not purchased a genuine item.
Whether on-line or in the High-Street items for sale need to be genuine. One of the quickest ways to tell if an item is genuine is to look at the location the sale is taking place. Whilst many companies may dispose of end of line stock using internet auctions, it is not common practice for jewellers. Reputable sellers of new luxury items on-line, even using sites such as Amazon or EBay to generate traffic will most likely have a real website located elsewhere on the web. If you are unsure as to the reputation of the seller online, check their alternate site to see how they stack up.
A useful online too is the official Pandora Bracelets website at Pandora.net. The site lists the location of authorised sellers of the jewellery and while not always up to date will give you a guide to what is legitimate stock.
Since the rise of China as a Manufacturing Superpower there has long been concern about the countries lack of respect for intellectual property rights that have long been cherished in Western markets. This lack of concern for the legitimate processes, has meant that the country has become a pirates paradise. Whilst the rise in fake Pandora Bracelets is unlikely to inflict permanent damage in the manner of fake car parts, which may be faulty and cheaply made, an imperfect or heavily flawed bracelet or bead is unlikely to have an effect on life beyond the financial. But it would certainly be enough to wreck any significant day, such as a birthday or other milestone.
Once again the old adage that “if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t” becomes a worthwhile guide.
The Jewel Hut is one of the premier sources online of authentic Pandora Bracelets. Visit this authorised retailer at http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk or follow us on http://twitter.com/thejewelhut for all the latest news
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The introduction of the beads to the UK in 2005, brought with it copy cats and imitators. Whilst many other manufacturers have made unauthorised beads of variable quality that will fit a Pandora Bracelet, these have simply proved an unwelcome and ignored option for most collectors. However, the production of fakes and counterfeits is a relatively new and unlawful direction for unscrupulous sellers who are short changing consumers who are unwittingly purchasing these substandard goods. The question facing wearers of Pandora Bracelets is how to spot the genuine item.
Quite often, beads made by third parties will be supplied as genuine. In these cases it is not usually the fault of the manufacturer but the seller. Beads of this type will be easier to spot as they have not been created with the intent of defrauding. In this case you will find that the words PANDORA will be missing from the inner silver core. If the bead or bracelet is missing the marking ALE which is a identification mark of Pandora, then you can be reasonably sure that it is fake. Similarly, if it does not bare the 925 hallmark, a guarantee of its Sterling Silver status you can be sure that you have not purchased a genuine item.
Whether on-line or in the High-Street items for sale need to be genuine. One of the quickest ways to tell if an item is genuine is to look at the location the sale is taking place. Whilst many companies may dispose of end of line stock using internet auctions, it is not common practice for jewellers. Reputable sellers of new luxury items on-line, even using sites such as Amazon or EBay to generate traffic will most likely have a real website located elsewhere on the web. If you are unsure as to the reputation of the seller online, check their alternate site to see how they stack up.
A useful online too is the official Pandora Bracelets website at Pandora.net. The site lists the location of authorised sellers of the jewellery and while not always up to date will give you a guide to what is legitimate stock.
Since the rise of China as a Manufacturing Superpower there has long been concern about the countries lack of respect for intellectual property rights that have long been cherished in Western markets. This lack of concern for the legitimate processes, has meant that the country has become a pirates paradise. Whilst the rise in fake Pandora Bracelets is unlikely to inflict permanent damage in the manner of fake car parts, which may be faulty and cheaply made, an imperfect or heavily flawed bracelet or bead is unlikely to have an effect on life beyond the financial. But it would certainly be enough to wreck any significant day, such as a birthday or other milestone.
Once again the old adage that “if it’s too good to be true, it probably isn’t” becomes a worthwhile guide.
The Jewel Hut is one of the premier sources online of authentic Pandora Bracelets. Visit this authorised retailer at http://www.thejewelhut.co.uk or follow us on http://twitter.com/thejewelhut for all the latest news
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