The History of Pandora Jewellery
Jewellery has been worn by people since before recorded history.The very first items were made from stone, shells, bones and teeth. All over the world, different cultures use jewellery in a symbolic fashion. It can be a status symbol, wearing certain materials, metals or gems can demonstrate wealth and power. In ancient societies, jewels and other items of value were often buried with their owners, so they could carry some of their wealth with them into the afterlife.
Jewellery can answer questions about people without the need to ask verbally, for example, wedding rings clearly show someone is not single, as do engagement rings. Some adornments are felt to have spiritual or magical properties, bringing good luck or providing protection to the wearer. Generally speaking, jewellery is either functional (such a pins or buckles), currency (for trade or accumulation/safekeeping of wealth), symbolism, protection (magical or spiritual) or just for artistic display. All over the world, jewellery means different things to different people. Whether for religious, personal or purely decorative purposes, it is not surprising that the concept of wearing such items has endured and thrived into the modern age.
A goldsmith named Per Enevoldsen started a jewellers shop in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1982 with his wife Winnie. The small business which was located on Norrebrogade would one day lead to the creation of famous Pandora jewellery range. At this early stage, the couple often travelled to Thailand to find products to import, rapidly becoming more and more impressed by the quality and variety of the work they saw.
The jewellery offered by the Enevoldsens began to grow in popularity. By 1987 the company had moved to larger premises. A few years later the Enevoldsens started up their own factory in Thailand to enable them to have more input into their own designs and to monitor production better. With an ambition to create a unique jewellery brand, Lone Fransden, a trained goldsmith, was hired as a designer in 1988 and still produces cutting edge designs with classic traits. Popularity continued to grow, and in 1996 Lisbeth Larden, goldsmith and designer joined Lone Fransden and both have continued to create amazing products.
In 1999, Pandora launched their charm bracelet on the Danish market, and it has proved popular with consumers ever since. Increasing interest from companies that wished to sell Pandora products meant that it quite rapidly became a well known name across many parts of the globe. Pandora products are now sold in eighteen countries, and the company employs a number of people in both Copenhagen and Thailand in order to meet demand.
Today, Pandora produces a range of bracelets, anklets, necklaces, brooches, rings and individual charms and spacers. The variety of lovely products available means that there is likely to be something to match almost every taste, no matter what they are looking for. Companies which create beautiful and good quality jewellery like Pandora are playing a part in keeping the tradition of personal ornamental adornments alive.
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