The Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit Charm Set - Enamel Fruit Pendants – Small Devotions

The twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit charm set. The set consists of 12 fruit charms that are enameled in a gold tone setting. Each charm has a 6mm gold jump ring attached to the bail.

The fruits of the Spirit are perfections that the Holy Spirit forms in us as the first fruits of eternal glory. The tradition of the Church lists twelve of them: “love (charity), joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, chastity.

Quantity: Sold in sets of 12 fruit charms

Size: Each charm is slightly different
APPLE: 15mm wide x 13mm long x 1.5mm thick, Hole: 1.5mm
BANANA: 11mm wide x 17mm long x 1mm thick, Hole: 2mm
CHERRY: 13mm wide x 18mm long x 1mm thick, hole: 2mm
GRAPES: 10mm wide x 17mm long x3mm thick, Hole: 1.2mm
LEMON: 20.5mm long x 13.5mm wide x 2.5mm thick, hole: 2mm
ORANGE: 17mm long x 15.5mm wide x 1.5mm thick, hole: 1.8mm
PEACH: 17mm long x 16.5mm wide x 1.5mm thick, hole: 1.4mm
PEAR: 19mm long x 12.5mm wide x 1mm thick, hole: 2mm
PINEAPPLE: 24mm long x 11mm wide x 3mm thick, hole: 2.5mm
POMEGRANATE: 18.5mm long x 13mm wide x 2.5mm thick, hole: 2mm
STRAWBERRY: 21.5mm long x 11mm wide x 3mm thick, hole: 2mm
WATERMELON: 17mm long x 8mm wide x 2mm thick, hole: 1.8mm

Material: zinc alloy with gold tone finish and enamel details. Made in China.

Important Note: All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.

Fruit Symbolism:
APPLE: In Latin, the word for apple and the word for evil, malum, are identical. Hence tradition has it that the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden, the fruit of which Adam and Eve were forbidden to eat, was an apple tree [Genesis 3:3]. In pictures of the tempting of Eve by the serpent in the Garden of Eden, Eve is generally shown with an apple in her hand, offering it to Adam. The apple may also be symbolic of Christ, the new Adam, who took upon Himself the burden of man's sin. For this reason, when the apple appears in the hands of Adam it means sin, but when it is in the hands of Christ, it symbolizes the fruit of salvation.

BANANA: (plantains) Often seen in Renaissance paintings, it is a common and lowly plant which thrives along roads and paths. It became known as 'way bread' and a symbol of the 'well-trodden path' of those who seek the path to Christ.

CHERRY: The red, sweet fruit of the cherry symbolizes the sweetness of character which is derived from good works. It is often called the Fruit of Paradise. A cherry, held in the hand of the Christ Child, suggests the delights of the blessed.

GRAPES: Bunches of grapes with ears of grain are symbols of Holy Communion. Representations of labor in the vineyard sometimes signify the work of good Christians in the vineyard of the Lord; the grape vine or leaf is used as an emblem of the Savior, the 'true vine'.

LEMON: The lemon is a symbol of fidelity in love, and, as such, is associated with the Virgin Mary.

ORANGE: The orange tree is regarded as a symbol of purity, chastity, and generosity. Thus it is occasionally depicted in paintings of the Virgin Mary. The orange tree was sometimes used instead of the apple tree or the fig tree in scenes showing the fall of man. When it is seen in representations of Paradise, it alludes to the fall of man and his redemption. Its white flower is also used to suggest purity, and for this reason orange blossoms are the traditional adornment of brides.

PEACH: The peach is symbolic of the silence of virtue and of a virtuous heart and tongue. Sometimes it appears in paintings of the Virgin and Child, in place of the apple, to symbolize the fruit of salvation.

PEAR: The pear frequently appears in connection with the Incarnate Christ, in allusion to His love for mankind.

PINEAPPLE: While pineapples are never directly mentioned in the Bible, they’ve been used as a symbol in Christianity from time to time. Due to their associations with generosity, they were often consumed at religious feasts to symbolize warmth, prosperity and friendship.

POMEGRANATE: In Catholic symbolism, the pomegranate as a rule alludes to the Church because of the inner unity of countless seeds in one and the same fruit. Because of its many seeds, it was also a symbol of fertility, and resurrection. It is often depicted in paintings with the Virgin and Child.

STRAWBERRY: The strawberry is the symbol of perfect righteousness, or the emblem of the righteous man whose fruits are good works. When shown with other fruits and flowers, it represents the good works of the righteous or the fruits of the Holy Spirit. It is in line with this meaning that the Virgin is sometimes shown clad in a dress decorated with clusters of strawberries because she is the Spouse of the Holy Spirit. The strawberry is occasionally shown accompanied by violets to suggest that the truly spiritual are always humble.

WATERMELON: The fast-growing, juicy, large round melon is a symbol of fertility and abundance.