I read and reread this site before purchasing and was convinced the Pandora charms were authentic. Obviously, when I received them, not so, as two would not screw onto my genuine pandora bracelet. When I contacted the site, I was assured that they were 100% genuine and most are marked 925 (if you can believe that)- BUT THEY WERE SENT FROM CHINA. BIG SHOCK! I've put it down to experience and will place the beads on a cheap bracelet.