How to find authentic Pandora jewellery

Online shopping has made finding the right Christmas presents a whole lot easier, but that’s not to say that sometimes the system isn’t exploited. Unfortunately, there are a few websites and retailers out there that offer unauthentic Pandora jewellery that could potentially cause you to lose money. To avoid this, we at Gift and Wrap recommend you try the following to help protect yourself against scams. The weight of the metal Pandora charms, bracelets and other jewellery are constructed from alloy metals such as gold and stainless steel, meaning that they often feel quite heavy for the size of them. Unauthentic charms are often made from other metals with a lower manufacturing price, usually making them lighter than you’d expect. In some cases, they’re also slightly larger or smaller than a genuine Pandora charm, so an indication would be that they slide off easily, even over the screwthreads. The alloys that Pandora use are only slightly magnetic, with gold not being magnetic at all. Place a magnet near the jewellery and if there’s a strong attraction, it’s not authentic. Read the fine print In a lot of cases, jewellery advertised online will use certain tactics to make it appear as though their product is genuine, when in fact it is not, and a lot will brazenly advertise something that you will not receive. They aren’t technically advertising that they are selling official Pandora products, only those inspired by Pandora, using words such as ‘inspired by’ or ‘Pandora-type’. From just a glance, it may be easy to confuse this for authentic products, which is why it’s important to read the listings properly before purchasing. Can the item be found in Pandora’s official catalogue? One question you should be asking yourself is whether you can find the item in Pandora’s official catalogue or not. A good indication of whether they are real is if they are listed, as not all fakes are a copy of ‘The Real McCoy’. Do some research before you buy from an unfamiliar source and see whether or not it is available through them. Buy with certified Pandora retailers A good way to shop with confidence when buying Pandora jewellery is to buy with a certified Pandora retailer, such as ourselves. At Gift and Wrap we have a fabulous range of Pandora jewellery including charms, necklaces and bracelets for you to select from, with a name you can trust. Our name is included on the Pandora official list of online retailers, which you can find here for extra assurance.images Whether you’re buying them as a Christmas gift or a treat for yourself, you can always know that you’re receiving a genuine product. Also, we offer free tracked 48 as standard, and free special delivery with orders over £100 so order today for the finest service on the market.