Pandora Charms and Bracelets - Myth and Facts

In Greek mythology, Pandora is said to have been the first woman to walk on Earth. When Prometheus stole the secret of fire from Mt. Olympus, the gods got angry at having decided to punish humanity. Zeus, the god of gods, ordered Hephaestus to create a woman out of Earth. This woman was given by all the gods of Olympus, gifts believed to bring misery to mankind. She received beauty, charms, deception, cunning, daring and more. After receiving all these gifts, she was named Pandora, which means "all gifted".

She was then taken by Hermes to Epimetheus, the brother of Prometheus. Despite Prometheus' warning not to accept gifts from the gods, her brother was captivated by the beauty and charms of Pandora which Epimetheus gladly received from her. This, according to Greek mythology, was the beginning of human misery.

Other versions speak of a container or jar (not a box) that Pandora has opened. When she opened the ship, its contents dispersed and since that time lands and seas were filled with evil. Other texts say that the jar contained blessings, but when Pandora opened the container, all blessings were thrown away and were unrecoverable.

But whatever the version, one thing is common, there was one thing left in the ship and that is "Hope."

Recently, about 25 years ago, a goldsmith named P. Enevoldsen and his wife set up a jewelry store in Copenhagen, Denmark. They designed, made and sold jewelry and accessories containing various charms and beads. Usually, these charms are made of sterling silver, gold, precious or semi-precious stones, and an object unique in Italy, Murano glass.

The design of the charms was exquisite and when combined they create a truly wonderful piece of jewelry. The company sold custom jewelry and designs. These charms and beads can be purchased separately from the bracelets and necklace chains and can be assembled by the consumer himself if he wishes. Consumers could also purchase the personalized jewelry that has already been assembled with the parts of their choice if they wish.

The demand for the items increased dramatically to the point that the owners decided to wholesale their products in different countries. when they started to export them, and their designs were openly accepted by many customers. Their products are known as Pandora Charms / Pandora Jewelry.

Why their wares were named after a character who brought misery to mankind is something difficult to understand. The reason may be the characteristics of each charm used to create a bracelet; each charming design is unique and has its own identity. And when they are all combined to create one piece of jewelry, that piece of jewelry exudes elegance and class.

In this aspect, you could say that every piece of Pandora Charm Bracelets / Pandora Jewelry is "all gifted".

Pandora Charms or Pandora Jewelry also contradicts another description of the mythological character. Unlike being the cause of evil and misery for mankind, Pandora Jewelry actually contributes to society. He supports the SG Komens Foundation and the victims of Hurricane Katrina by donating part of their sales of certain charms to their foundations. In this context, we could say that perhaps Pandora Jewelery owns or provides the last blessing that remains in the container: "hope".

Pandora charms and jewelry are great items. They are classic jewelry that could fit any outfit. Whether you wear your casual clothes or formal outfits, Pandora charm bracelets are sure to match. In their distinct and creative way, these items changed the meaning of their brand from something vengeful to something beautiful and elegant.