Jacksonville just got a little more charming! PANDORA at the St. Johns Town Center will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, May 23, with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting beginning at 6 p.m. The event will be attended by The Face of FOX 30, Sharon Wilbur, Jacksonville City Councilman Don Redman, representatives of the JAX Chamber, business colleagues and loyal customers.

Known for its popular charm bracelets, PANDORA is a billion dollar company and one of the world’s most recognized jewelry brands. PANDORA at the Town Center, which is located adjacent to Artsy Abode, is the first stand-alone PANDORA retailer in Northeast Florida. There are only about 300 stand-alone PANDORA stores in the United States.

“We are very excited to bring the PANDORA brand experience to life in a separate concept store at a fabulous shopping destination, the St. Johns Town Center,” said Leah Lytle, the franchise owner of PANDORA at the St. Johns Town Center. “The PANDORA brand continues to grow in popularity and the new store offers an expansive selection of PANDORA jewelry and the finest shopping experience for our new and existing customers.”

During the grand opening celebration, the first 100 guests will receive a grand opening gift with purchase. PANDORA at the St. Johns Town Center will donate a percentage of all purchases during the grand opening event to the Arthritis Foundation.

Lytle is also the founder and owner of Artsy Abode, which has nine stores in Florida. The PANDORA line of jewelry has been a best seller in all Artsy Abode stores, which feature popular brands such as Vera Bradley, Brighton Jewelry, Alex and Ani, Kameleon jewelry and other home décor, jewelry and gift items. According to Lytle, personal attention and extensive selections of preferred brands have been the foundation for Artsy Abode’s success.

Lytle currently owns a PANDORA store in Gainesville and is considering adding PANDORA stores in other markets where she has Artsy Abode stores. She is also the creator and founder of a collegiate licensed jewelry line, Fan Flirties, which she sells online and in her stores.