Pandora Jewellery Co. (Denmark) pendants and lockets

Pandora Jewellery, commonly known as Pandora, is a Danish jewellery company that was founded in 1982 by Per Enevoldsen and his wife Winnie in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company initially started as a small family-run jewellery shop but eventually grew to become one of the world's leading jewellery brands.

In the early years, Pandora primarily focused on importing and selling jewellery from Thailand. However, as demand grew, the founders decided to shift their business strategy towards manufacturing their own jewellery. They established a production facility in Thailand in 1989, where they could maintain strict control over the design, quality, more... and production processes.

One of Pandora's defining moments came in 2000 when they introduced the charm bracelet concept that revolutionized the jewellery industry. The charm bracelet allowed customers to create personalized jewellery pieces by selecting and adding individual charms to a bracelet. This concept proved immensely popular, and Pandora's charm bracelets became a hallmark of their brand.

Pandora's success continued to soar, and the company expanded globally. They opened their first international store in Hamburg, Germany, in 2003 and later expanded into the United States, Canada, Australia, and various other countries. Their distinctive jewellery designs, especially the charm bracelets, resonated with customers worldwide.

In 2010, Pandora became a publicly traded company, listing its shares on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen stock exchange. The following years saw significant growth for the company, with a rapid increase in the number of concept stores and authorized retailers worldwide. Pandora's revenue and popularity continued to rise, and they gained recognition as a leading jewellery brand known for their high-quality craftsmanship and innovative designs.

However, the company faced some challenges in the mid-2010s as demand for their charm bracelets declined. To adapt to changing consumer preferences, Pandora expanded its product offerings beyond charm bracelets and introduced new jewellery lines, including rings, earrings, necklaces, and watches. They also invested in digital marketing strategies and online sales channels to reach a broader customer base.

Pandora Jewellery is known globally for its hand-finished and contemporary jewellery pieces and the company has experienced remarkable growth and success since its humble beginnings in 1982.

A locket is an item of jewellery, usually a pendant worn on a chain around the neck, that is hinged and opens to reveal a space, sometimes called a "keepsake compartment", used for storing a a personal memento, such as a miniature, a photograph or strands of hair.

Other styles of lockets are worn as a brooch or bracelet.

They have been around in various forms since the 15th century, but reached the peak of their popularity in the 19th century, when sentimentality was part of the national psyche.

They are most commonly made of gold or silver, often decorated more... with precious or semi-precious stones and come in many shapes including ovals, hearts and circles. less...