Pandora And Her Charms
According to Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman, created by the Greek god Hefaistos.
The gods showered Pandora with charms and talents -- Aphrodite gave her beauty, Apollo music, Hermes
persuasion -- and gave her the name Pandora, "all-gifted".
Pandora was sent to earth with a box and when she opened it, all the evils of the world
escaped. Only the virtue of Hope and Opportunity remained. It is Hope and Opportunity
that are the inspiration behind Pandora charms and other Pandora jewelry.
Pandora Jewelry is designed by a
Danish woman, a talented artist who creates jewelry for
women who like to express their individuality by wearing distinctive accessories.
The unique design is patented
(U.S. Pat. 7,007,507) and,
like the original Pandora, her jewelry celebrates an independent spirit.
Crafted by silversmiths and goldsmiths in Thailand, and wildly popular in Europe,
Pandora charms and jewelry are now to be seen and admired on women of taste throughout the USA.
About PandoraUSA and Charms-USA
The PandoraUSA.com website was the first Pandora
website and online store in the United States and has operated successfully
for a number of years. It has recently
changed its name to Charms-USA.com in order to comply with a request
by the manufacturer of Pandora Jewelry that all online retailers remove the word "pandora"
from their URLs. Both websites (operated in
association with a jewelry and gift store known as "Critters" in Lake Placid, NY) have been
owned by the same woman -- a business professional and entrepreneur who
absolutely loves the Pandora charms and jewelry
she sells. She has long been 'hooked' on the endearing beads and charms,
and continues to create unique bracelets and necklaces for herself and for family and friends.
PandoraUSA and now Charms-USA are family-operated and the business is located mainly in Laurel, in
Howard County, MD, close to the US headquarters
of Pandora Jewelry.
We are dedicated to outstanding customer service -- to quote just a couple of recent customers:
"You guys are the best...!" and "Thanks so much for your great service....!"
Other Resources
- A useful article on sterling silver can be found
here.
- Good information on gems can be found at
About Gemstones.
- Other jewelry resources are available at
asia-charisma.net
(wholesale Thai Karen hill tribe silver beads and silver
jewelry making components).
- For Website directories which include jewelry, see
Business Directory Online
and Zabalook.com - Web Directory
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Critters Online, 8755 Boulder Ridge Rd., Laurel, MD 20723