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Her given name was Huang Mei Pan (may pan).  Days old and left in a box outside the doors of an orphanage was her beginning.  Spend a few hours in my office after 3 pm and you’ll be convinced South Asia gave up a precious jewel. 

She answers to Sarah most of the time, but within moments of a Mei Pan discussion in her presence, she will start responding as if you’re talking about her.  Of course we’re not talking about her, but we are referring to the inspiration she gave us last July. 

Julie sold more jewelry off her body than anyone I’ve ever met.  Nearly 34 visits to South Asia and countless containers of unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of personally designed jewelry, combined with hours spent holding children in orphanages and visiting elderly in old people’s homes; it only made sense to make it official.

Mei Pan was our inspiration because it translates into “Beautiful Hope.” 
It’s really our heartbeat. 
To bring beautiful hope to the world, one life at a time.

And so we incorporated and began development of a company who holds tight to their mission:  Deliver a low cost high quality genuine product that most women love.  Jewelry.  Authentic materials and unique designs listed at a great price-point in order for us to accomplish one goal:  keep costs low so we can bring back as many dollars as possible to help increase the standard of living, among those in orphanages and old people’s homes. 

Much like a caterpiller and it’s transformation into a beautiful butterfly, we want to bring beautiful hope to others so they can know the same transformation for their lives.

“Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.”  James 1:27

Long days of decision making and policy writing get tough, but knowing we’re doing this to bring beautiful hope to the world, makes the growing pains less intense.

We’re a work in progress, but check us out: www.meipanjewelry.com
The next time you’re craving some new jewelry, know that by your purchase with Mei Pan, your dollar isn’t helping the rich get richer, but is going to help make life less difficult for another person somewhere around the world.  And check back often, we have lots more to get on that e-store.

Sarah laid on the couch in my office yesterday laughing hysterically.  I thought, “She is such the story of beautiful hope.  Someone must have been inspired when they named her Mei Pan.”