Pineapples symbolize luxury, hospitality, and royalty. When pineapples were first discovered in history, pineapples were shipped to Europe. But because pineapples only grew in warmer climates, they were hard to come by and only the affluent and royalty can afford them. This scarcity made them valuable. So valuable, in fact, that they were often displayed instead of eaten and only when the fruit starts to go bad that they are eventually consumed. Sometimes, people would actually rent pineapples for one night, for a party or a soiree, for display as a status symbol.
Pineapples were also used in history as a sign that sailors have had a safe journey and to symbolize their safe return, they hang pineapples outside their doors. Which also means people are welcome to visit them since their return.
This gold pineapple can fit a regular tealight and is an elegant table top decor.
