Trollbeads have retired a whole selection of Trollbeads from the collection – click here to view all of the retired beads together.

An amazingly creative and exciting team of designers combine to formulate/shape Trollbeads wonderful, constantly changing collection.  It is the diversity of these designers that gives Trollbeads so much individuality and character.  Therefore, it is almost impossible to imagine how the ‘powers that be’ at Trollbeads Head Office in Copenhagen choose which charm beads will be retired each year, but choose they must and this year is no exception.  In the past these retiring Trollbeads have then become highly sought after by Trollbeads collectors all over the globe.   As they say, once they’re gone they are gone!!

Trollbeads Rainbow glass charm bead

This year some really intricate Trollbeads have been retired.  Amongst them are the extraordinarily iridescent Rainbow designed by Lise Aagaard, the playful Circus Elephant and Magician designed by Anders Martin Bruun.   Trollbeads use of oxidisation works so beautifully with these beads to enhance the intricacy of the design.

Trollbeads Circus Elephant - Elephants never forget!

Here at Trollbeads UK & Ireland, we don’t want you to miss out!  We will be able to supply Trollbeads retailers with these retired beads while stocks last, so why not have a look through the list of retired Trollbeads here and then ask your local retailer to order in your favourite retired charm beads as soon as possible!!  You could even add them to your Wish List but make sure your friends and family know to0, everyone needs a nudge now and again!!

Trollbeads Magician - Have a magical time this Christmas!

Which is your favourite Trollbeads charm bead from the retired list here?  Let us know in a comment below!

Trollbeads Silver foxtail bracelet combined with Trollbeads Leather necklace gives a unique new look. Trollbeads silver charm beads Thor's Hammer combined with Friendship creates a powerful and symbolic look.

Trollbeads glass beads Wild Cat, Drifting Seeds and Black Silk combine majestically with the silver Soccer Ball, Cells and Three Siblings on Trollbeads Brown Leather bracelet

Trollbeads Black Leather bracelet creates a stunning look with Trollbeads charm beads Earth and Brew of the Moor

Gorgeous Silver and Glass Trollbeads charm beads create a original look for men. The gorgeous Abba glass charm bead is limited stock only now.

We have created a wonderful selection especially for you – just click here for a treasure trove of Trollbeads for Father’s Day perhaps! Which ones are you tempted by?  Post your comments below and your suggested combinations too!

Give a gift that keeps on giving on Mothering Sunday

At Trollbeads UK, we’re well aware of how difficult it can be to find the perfect gift to give on Mother’s Day – a bunch of flowers and a card is traditional and thoughtful, but wouldn’t it be wonderful to give a gift that keeps on giving.  Here are some of our suggestions.

Get empowered on Mothering Sunday!

Empowerment Kits - Black/White and Pink

The beautiful and delicately feminine Limited Edition Empowerment Beads have proved extremely popular as presents.  Not least because with each purchase, a donation is made to Cancer Research UK. Empowering charm beads with long-term giving – the perfect present. Find out more about these stunning beads here.  

Trollbeads Flower beads as a substitute for fresh flowers!

Trollbeads Flower Kit

What about a beautiful Trollbeads glass flower bead from the enticing Flower Kit to ensure that your Mothering Sunday present isn’t a just a memory within a week of giving it.  I remember my mother having tears in her eyes when I gave her a bunch of violets one year when I was very little.  I am thinking of giving her the lovely Violet Flower bead this year, hopefully this will stay with her forever as a memory for us both! 

Trollbeads Violet Flower glass charm bead

Pretty in Pink for Mothering Sunday

Our exciting and beautiful range of pink charm beads, including Limited Edition collectable jewellery items, make gorgeous Mothering Sunday gifts.   The list is endless - charm beads, bracelets and kits to surprise and delight.  

We thought you might like to read some of the wonderful heartfelt comments from our Facebook page. Our brilliant Facebook fans tell us their stories about the Trollbeads that they received on Mothering Sunday – we always love hearing your stories, thanks for sharing these with us.

‘My Three Siblings bead, as I got it for mother’s day from my 3 babies. So I always have them close, even when they are busy elsewhere’ from Sharon Roberts 

‘Mine would be ‘Endless’ as my young daughters chose that one for me for Mothers Day, last year & said that they loved me forever & always. Still got the tag they wrote on too & always bring a smile on my face regardless to what else might be going on x’  from Louise McGillicuddy

‘My silver button bead. Because it will always remind me of my children. I sew buttons on clothes so i know what belongs to who for e.g. they all have same school uniform and 2 of the girls have the same size clothes. So when I see the buttons I know what belongs to who. So with this bead i will be reminded of the fun I had before I stared to use buttons J ‘  from Donna Wilkinson

We would love to know your suggestions for this special day.  Share with us your Mother’s Day Trollbeads ideas and successes too!

Trollbeads – the perfect personal love gift

At Trollbeads, we know the importance of giving loved ones something special, to be cherished forever, with real meaning, and crafted with love and devotion. This is how all of our charm beads are made, after all!

And for this year’s Valentine’s Day, we’re making it even easier for you to give beautiful personal jewellery gifts, which can be kept forever. We have chosen a stunning selection of highly individual, gorgeous, collectable charm beads, kits and much more from our whole collection, to make choosing the right gift that little bit easier.

There’s no need to worry about the perfect Valentine’s Day jewellery gift – find your inspiration here.

We’re confident that this collection will help you create the best possible gift on Valentine’s Day.

Our Valentine’s Day gift to you – win with Trollbeads!

Don’t forget we’re running a fantastic Valentine’s Day competition until 25^th February 2011, too – giving one lucky winner the chance to win a unique charm bracelet worth £250.

The prize bracelet for one lucky winner

To find out more, visit here – and good luck!

An engraved Scroll adding an extra personal touch to a Trollbeads bracelet

The personal touch with engraved Trollbeads

We have received so many diverse, interesting, lovely and fabulous messages for engravings over the past few years – even a couple of marriage proposals from our wonderful devotees – wish we’d been there to see the reaction – you can only imagine! Many of the messages have been known to bring tears to the eyes of our hard-working, very discreet in-house engraver.

When you start listing the multitude of occasions that can be covered by a precious message inscribed on one of these beautiful beads – it’s just endless. For instance:

• Valentine’s Day
• Birthday gifts
• Wedding presents
• Births
• Celebrations, such as Anniversaries and Graduations
• A unique way to say Thank you

Engraved personal collectable jewellery – a true treasure

An engraved Love Within bead

Having a personal engraving on a Trollbeads Scroll or Love Within bead adds to the beauty and collectable nature of this jewellery item.

Something to truly treasure for years to come, and a great way to remember special moments in your life.

There are large and small Scroll beads available in both silver and gold – you can view all of our engravable beads here.

If you’re stuck for a gift for someone special,  take a closer look here to get some individual inspiration, courtesy of Trollbeads.