History of Pandora Beads
The world today is going gaga over Pandora jewelry,
unique as it is in both its aesthetic charm as well as the aspect of creativity
and customization. The range of jewelry pieces formed out of the beautiful Pandora beads namely, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches have become a rage among women of all ages. But what
triggered the idea of this unique jewelry and why was such a name chosen for
the same? Take a peek into the humble history behind what has turned out to be
one of the most well-known jewelry companies of the world.
The
Origin
The origin of Pandora jewelry and beads can be traced
to Copenhagen in Denmark where a Danish couple Per Enevoldsen along with his
wife established a jewelry shop in the year 1982. Most of their jewelry merchandise
used to be imported from Thailand, a place they used to frequent quite often.
The business expanded and the demand for the jewelry too witnessed a
considerable increase leading them to turn their business into a wholesale one.
A couple of years down the line in 1984, they set up their own production house
by the name of Pandora Productions with designer Lone Frandsen recruited to
create their own bead designs. The company, in 1987, moved base to a more
spacious and ostentatious designer studio office in the city, which still
operates as the company’s corporate headquarters. Later, with Lisbeth Eno
Larsen joining as a co-designer to Lone, Pandora witnessed unprecedented
success as one of the world’s most coveted jewelry range.
The
Name
What made the creators pick out the name “Pandora”?
The inspiration was derived from none other than the Greek mythological tale of
the first woman Pandora. As the story unfolds, Zeus was infuriated by
Prometheus’s act of stealing fire which he found with the immortals and had
sent it down to the mortals on earth. Hence, in order to teach him and the
mortals a lesson, Zeus created Pandora and bestowed her with all sorts of
virtues and gifts from various Gods. Among the gifts was a box which she was
prohibited from opening. However, Pandora’s curiosity increased until one day
she could refrain herself no longer and opened the box. The moment the lid was
opened, all sorts of evils came out and spread across the whole gamut of the
earth. What remained inside were only the virtues of Inspiration and Hope. This
is what the creators of Pandora jewelry aimed at reflecting through their
uniquely designed beads.
Pandora
Today
Pandora beads have not looked back since then and the inimitable
charm of the beads has known no bounds inspiring women all over the globe to
create and re-create their own special and original bracelets for every
occasion.
