Classic Jewellers MT. Pandora - The Maltese Collection 2015

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CONTENTS

Intro ...........................................................................

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For Gallantry ............................................................

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The Sister Island ......................................................

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Crystal Clear Waters ................................................

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Marine Mecca ..........................................................

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Qxur, Biċċiet, u Opri tal-Baħar ..............................

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Intriguing Artisans ....................................................

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Indigenous Wildlife ..................................................

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Megalithic Symbolism .............................................

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Fine Arts ....................................................................

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Feasts & Folklore ......................................................

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Horse & Carriage .....................................................

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Festival Of Delicious Berries ..................................

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Night-life ...................................................................

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Religion .....................................................................

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MALTESE COLLECTION 2016 | PANDORA

SHOW OFF YOUR MEDITERRANEAN CHARM Create your own bracelet From its humble beginnings in Denmark, and following its worldwide expansion, the Pandora concept has also taken the Maltese market by storm. Pandora offers women across the globe a universe of high quality, handfinished, modern and genuine jewellery products at affordable prices. All women have their individual stories to tell – a personal collection of special moments that makes them who they are. That is why we celebrate these moments. That is why we say these moments are unforgettable. Choose from a wealth of charms, bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and pendants to express your personal Maltese style and individuality.

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FOR GALLANTRY PROUD TO BE MALTESE

The George Cross was awarded to the island of Malta by King George VI in 1942, to bear witness to the gallantry and heroism exhibited by the Maltese people during the World War II. The George Cross is woven into the Flag of Malta and can be seen wherever the flag is flown.

791070. €39

791066. €39

791172CZR. €65

791631CZ. €39

791617CZ. €39

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THE SISTER ISLAND BEAUTIFUL GOZO

Gozo is known to provide a tranquil haven for a tempo and scene change. The charm of Malta's sister Island is immediately apparent; it's greener, more rural and smaller, with life's rhythms dictated by the seasons, fishing and agriculture.

790532E20. €39

790972. €25

791349. €29

791043. €29

790594. €49

790895. €19

791543. €29

791533CZ. €29

791099. €39

790896. €19

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CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS CAPTURE THE TURQUOISE HUES OF THE LOCAL WATERS

The sea which has coloured our history, continues to colour our lives, forming an intrinsic part of who we are. The turquoise waters which are by far one of the most alluring features of our islands are due to our fine sandstone that filters and colours our waters all year round.

791607. €39

791625. €29

791606. €39

790532E20. €39

791540CZ. €45

791197CZ. €55

791543. €29

791146ENMX. €35

790380CZB. €59

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MARINE MECCA A RICH UNDERWATER PARADISE

Malta is an ideal location for diving and underwater photography. With no tides, rarely any currents and with exceptional visibility underwater, Malta is an excellent place to experience life under the sea. With the combination of sheer cliffs, caves, wrecks, shelves and sandy and rocky sea beds, the Maltese waters offer a large variety of marine life flourishing in a vibrant display of colours.

790972. €25

791135. €59

791541CZ. €45

791163SST. €49

791134P. €49

791164. €59

790249. €79

791108TPP. €49

790158. €25

791311MCZ. €45

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QXUR, BIĊĊIET U OPRI TAL-BAĦAR THESE ARE WHAT WE CALL BOATS IN A NUT SHELL

An island can only be called such when viewed from the sea. There is no better way to appreciate the beauty of the Maltese coastline than from the vantage point of a boat. Being surrounded with water, it's a given that the Maltese will have a special interest and we dare say 'love' for boats and anything marine.

791349. €29

791043. €29

791143CZ. €45

791138CZ. €45

791533CZ. €29

790484. €29

791537CZ. €65

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INTRIGUING ARTISANS UNIQUE, AUTHENTIC AND EXCEPTIONAL CRAFTSMEN

Silversmiths, Ceramics, Traditional Weavers, Sculptors, Glass blowers, Artists using all sorts of media, Artisan Honey Producers, Scented Candle makers - these are a few of the artisans you will find on the islands, offering a vast array of unique works of art.

790890. €19

790895. €19

790973. €19

791260CZ. €55

791284CZ. €55

791295CZ. €39

791370CCZ. €55

791425. €69

791489. €19

791543. €29

791275. €79

791282. €19

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ENDEMIC MALTESE WILDLIFE A VARIETY OF ENDEMIC ORGANISMS SAID TO BE FOUND ONLY ON OUR ISLANDS.

The Maltese islands have 78 species that are endemic, a very good number considering the country's area. 23 of the endemic species are vascular plants, while the other 55 species are animals.

790227. €59

791394CCZ. €39

790577. €99

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MEGALITHIC SYMBOLISM A RICH AND PREHISTORIC LANGUAGE

This historic legacy, unique in the Mediterranean, is reflected in the country’s national architecture and collections. The islands are scoured with temples and sites that date back to pre-historic times between 5200 B.C. and 7000 B.C. These numerous sites led to the discovery of an astounding array of symbols and figures which helped in the research to better understand the way of life our ancestors had.

790962CZR. €69

790962CZB. €69

790962CZ. €69

790896. €19

790338. €25

790594. €49

791295CZ. €39

791034EN31 €29

791034EN29 €29

790583. €69

790491EN08 €49

790491EN13 €49

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FINE ARTS A RICH COLLECTION OF PAINTINGS FROM DIFFERENT ERAS

Malta has always been a central hub for trade in the Mediterranean and over the millennia it has attracted an extensive number of local and foreign artists who have enriched us with their works. The arts continue to play a large role in Maltese culture, with budding artists encouraged to display their efforts through publicly-supported programs.

791268CZMX. €45

791539CZ. €49

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FEASTS & FOLKLORE TRADITIONS WHICH DEVELOPED IN MALTA OVER THE CENTURIES

Local festivals celebrating the patron saint of the local parish are a spectacle not to be missed in Malta & Gozo. A typical Maltese ‘festa' lasts three days or longer. On any one of these evenings, you are bound to see hundreds of people in festive mood. Banners, statues raised on wooden columns and festoons decorate the main streets of the locality where the feast is taking place.

The inhabitants of the town or village then add to this festive mood by decorating their own balconies and rooftops with lit up coloured festoons - blue, red, green - according to the feast they are supporting.

791378CZ. €45

791374ENMX. €45

791176CZY. €45

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HORSE & CARRIAGE AN OLD TRANSPORTATION METHOD THAT REMAINS THUMPING IN OUR HEARTS

In Valletta or Mdina, the horses you're likely to see are of the tourist-ride variety, but even these are interesting. The small, covered carriages they pull - called "karozzini" - are unique to the islands. They are a graceful and historic form of transport - a hangover from bygone colonial times when British servicemen used karozzini as their preferred method to get around the island.

790259. €29

791413. €39

791265. €35

790598P. €79

791099. €39

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FESTIVAL OF DELICIOUS BERRIES PROUD PRODUCE OF IMGARR

The agricultural village of Imgarr in Malta is renowned for the quality and unique taste of its strawberries. Every year it hosts an event called Festa Frawli wherein tonnes of fresh strawberries and strawberry produce are sold, such as: cakes, smoothies, milk-shakes, ice-creams, waffles, pancakes, jams, and also strawberry wines and liqueurs.

791091EN09. €45

790112. €25

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NIGHTLIFE THESE ARE THE ISLANDS THAT NEVER SLEEP

Nightlife on the islands is always bustling - even if the vibrant calendar of events gets leaner during some periods, there are always scores of clubs to visit, excellent wine bars and first-rate restaurants to try.

791536CZ. €45

790420. €29

790183. €29

791535CZ. €45

791293CZ. €49

791184. €39

791150. €39

791381CZ. €55

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RELIGION A COUNTRY WITH 365 CHURCHES

The main religion in Malta is Roman Catholicism, in fact, most Maltese claim to be Catholic and participate in Catholic religious services. Malta adopted this religion with the arrival of St Paul in 60 A.D. when the ship he was sailing shipwrecked on the islands, and changed Malta's religious history forever.

791417PCZ. €55

790261. €25

791389. €49

791310CZ. €29

791369. €35

791352CZ. €29

790355CZ. €49

790975P. €35

791350CZ. €29

790337. €29

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