The popularity of jewelry from Pandora is constantly growing. Unfortunately, the number of fakes has increased, and they are so skillful that they are difficult to distinguish from proprietary products. How to avoid a mistake and not to purchase a fake at the cost of a “company”. There are several signs that will help to distinguish a fake.
Inscriptions and stigma
Pandora’s branded goods have their own brands.
For silver – S925 ALE.
For pink gold – ale r.
For gold – G585 ALE.
Each ring, suspension, charm or bracelet are equipped with the corresponding marking. The stamps are applied unnoticed. They are so small that they can often be distinguished only under the magnifying glass. Sometimes it happens that the marking is applied inside the product. If you purchase proprietary products (bracelets or charm for Pandora) in Ukraine and a number of European countries, they additionally apply markings from the test chambers. In the USA, such a requirement is absent.
Silver 925 sampling is considered an international standard. Outwardly, this alloy is indistinguishable from pure silver, and the admixture of copper gives it additional strength.
Another “company” sign is the name of Pandora. The original product is distinguished by clear and even letters, above the letter O – silhouette of the crown. This marking was introduced in 2008. If the product is “older”, there is no additional marking on it.
New bracelet bracelet from Silvers.In hard. It becomes somewhat softer only over time. The fake is initially soft, since the quality of weaving is worse than the corporate party and not so reliable.
With leather bracelets is somewhat easier. Have not yet learned how to perform perfect fakes. Probably because the demand for them is less than for silver. The fake has rude weaving seams not sealed, oh just cut off. The color scheme is also different. Shades of branded products are more saturated.
Prices
The price policy of stores in different countries is different. Pandora-Franchizer company indicates only the minimum cost of products. The stores themselves install margins. The exception is sites with closed sales. As a rule, charm that will no longer be made under the sale. The cost of such products on sales is reduced by a third, or even half. A good way to save is to take part in the promotions held by official sellers of the company.
And the last thing to alert you is the poor quality of the packaging or its complete absence. As a rule, fake sellers sell the goods without packaging or it is so shrubly made that it is easy to recognize.