This beautiful Hawaiian 2 tone ring features the culture of Hawaiian people. The design of pineapple is a symbol of the Hawaiian culture. Pineapple is a member of the tropical bromeliad family, and the only one with any economic value. The pineapple is believed to have originated in the verdant lowlands of Paraguay. Carried aboard 15th and 16th century trade ships, the fruit was soon found growing as far away as Mexico, Australia, China and India. Christopher Columbus brought pineapples home from his travels in the "New World" and they soon became a gourmet delight savored across Europe. Even George Washington grew them in his Mount Vernon hothouse. |