Wednesday 15 May 2013

SOUFEEL vs PANDORA (A Closer Look / Review)

This is the continuation of my Soufeel journey!

So here are the items I’ve picked from Soufeel.com.  Pink is the color for October. That is why most of the charms I’ve chosen came with pink crystals. I wanted to incorporate it to my Pandora theme.  
  1. Happy Little Boy Head Charm @ USD 16.95 (reminds me of my toddler who is 2)
  2. October Birthstone Love Heart Dangle Charm @ USD 16.95
  3. Pink Heart Crystal Charm @ USD 17.95
  4. Rose Stones Blooming Birthstone Charm @ USD 17.95
  5. High Polished Sterling Silver Heart Stud Earrings @ USD 29.95
  6. Skin Color Leather Bracelet with Silver Clasp @ USD 20.95 
    
    Sparkling Collection
 
Among all the items, I like the intricate details of this Rose Charm.


 
FREE (Includes Free Shipping):
  1. Sterling Silver Bracelet with barrel clasp
  2. Crystal Earrings in random color (They’ve sent me the clear one.)
  3. Heart Photo Charm (Mother's Day Promotion)





Soufeel free bracelet does not have the 4 threads like the famous Pandora bracelet.
Instead it has 2. One thread at each end.
 
For those who are not very familiar, Pandora bracelet has 4 threads dividing it into 3 sections. Thread is where you put the clip on.
It keeps the charms from sliding around your wrist; at the same time protecting the bracelet from wear and tear because of uneven weight distribution.
 

 
Soufeel Charms do not have the thread design inside that Pandora Charms have.
Below is a photo I took for comparison. 



I only have "few" Pandora charms but I’ve noticed that the holes of the charm are of standard size. Soufeel Charms can fit in a Pandora bracelet because of its relatively larger holes with no threads okay. However not all Pandora charms can fit in a Soufeel bracelet.  
Here is a photo of Soufeel Charms in a Pandora Bracelet.


Soufeel is an option you can consider if you want something that will not hurt your wallet. It is worth the buck. I find that the overall quality is good and price is reasonable. Aside from the charm bracelets, they have a lot of interesting items that will catch your eyes.
 
Of course, it cannot go at par Pandora’s quality. My personal verdict is that Pandora is way much better than Soufeel. You get superb quality for what you shell out. There are still a lot of top notch brands in the market like Trollbeads, Chamilia and others. I haven't seen them in flesh, though. :)

Hope you find this blog helpful! Keep on reading... Keep on Ronski Doodling!!!

xoxo