PANDORA Jewelry Offers Charming and Affordable Gift Ideas

COLUMBIA, Md., Dec. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With just one shopping weekend left before the holidays, consumers don't need to scramble for meaningful, high-quality gifts, thanks to PANDORA Jewelry. The international fine jeweler offers limitless possibilities for thoughtful, yet affordable, gifts this holiday season.

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With consumers planning to spend less than they did last year, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reports that jewelry remains one of the most requested gifts this season —nearly one-quarter (23.3%) of people are purchasing jewelry for the women on their lists. PANDORA offers these tips for giving the gift of affordable luxury this Christmas.

• Give the gift of admiration: Recognize her inner beauty with the PANDORA ESSENCE COLLECTION, an entirely new creative concept designed to express a woman's values. The new collection includes a slender sterling silver bracelet and 24 charm designs that symbolize values such as freedom, confidence, faith, peace, trust, loyalty, courage, balance, and many more. The PANDORA ESSENCE COLLECTION bracelet starts at $60 and charms start at $30.
• Put a ring on it: Shopping for the fashionista in your life? Consider a stylish set of stackable rings. PANDORA's winter collection includes sterling silver rings embellished with purple, black or clear cubic zirconia crystals and on-trend designs such as stars and hearts. The rings are stunning worn on their own, or stacked together for a fashion-forward look, and start at $50 each.
• Start a new tradition: A personal piece of jewelry that can be added to each year, such as a PANDORA charm bracelet, is as thoughtful as it is beautiful. The PANDORA Moments collection of charms offers hundreds of hand-finished designs to celebrate special memories and commemorate achievements. New additions include the Cheers champagne flutes, the sterling silver Perfect Gift bow and two-tone Carousel. Sterling silver charms start at $20.
• Make it a ladies' choice: With the NRF reporting that gift cards are once again the most requested gift item this year; it's easy to sacrifice thought for convenience. Avoid the impersonal nature of gift cards by choosing a retailer that makes her feel special. PANDORA Gift Cards make the perfect stocking stuffer for all the women on your list.

"PANDORA jewelry makes holiday shopping as easy as possible, with gift options at every price point to celebrate individual accomplishments and personal style," said Angel Ilagan, Vice President, Marketing, PANDORA, Americas. "For those in need of a little extra help, the PANDORA Perfect Gift Finder offers specific bracelet suggestions, creates a shopping list and directs you to the nearest retailer."

Give the gift of affordable luxury this holiday season. To view the entire collection or locate an authorized PANDORA retailer, visit www.pandora.net.

ABOUT PANDORA
For more than 30 years, PANDORA has been making its mark in the international fine jewelry industry and is world-renowned for its high-quality, hand finished designs made from genuine materials at affordable prices. The collections inspire women to embrace their individuality with romantic and feminine pieces that capture the unforgettable moments of life. The strength of the PANDORA charm bracelet is the detailed design, the high quality and the unique threaded bracelet system (U.S. Pat. No. 7,007,507). The affordable luxury collections include customizable charm bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and watches made from sterling silver and 14K and 18K gold. Perfect for any occasion, PANDORA jewelry is sold in over 70 countries on six continents in over 10,300 locations, including approximately 1,000 PANDORA branded concept stores. To view the PANDORA collection, build a personal piece online or locate a jeweler, please visit PANDORA.net. For news and updates, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA employs over 7,300 people worldwide, of whom more than 5,200 are located in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewelry. PANDORA is publicly listed on the NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen stock exchange in Denmark. In 2012, PANDORA's total revenue was DKK 6.7 billion (approximately EUR 900 million). For more information about PANDORA, please visit www.pandoragroup.com.

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