Solid 925 Sterling Silver HAWAII Pineapple Pendant (Chain Sold Separately)
Item Number: SP67701
All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from listed information as below:
Measurements: 15x31mm (W by L)
Weight: 1.8 gram
Material: Solid 925 Sterling Silver
This beautiful pendant is made with 925 Sterling Silver. 925 Sterling Silver means the silver is alloyed with 92.5% of pure silver and 7.5% of other metal (usually copper). It is the highest concentration of silver allowed in jewelry.
The pineapple (hala kahiki) has become one of the strongest symbols of Hawaiian culture, but surprisingly it is not native to Hawaii, but introduced in the early 1800s. Its Hawaiian name hala kahiki even translates to “plant of Tahitiâ€?or “foreign fruit.â€?Hawaii is one of the major crop producers of pineapple in the world.