Charm Bracelets with Strawberry Charms in

14k Gold

The strawberry is one of the most popular fruits around. There is no denying its great taste and versatile uses of the strawberry. Sterling silver strawberry charms will put your charm bracelet over-the-top. Originally found in North America and Chile, the strawberry is now grown across the world. Silver or gold strawberry charms are available on Chains-and-Charms.com. Take your pick of the sweetest selection of strawberry charms around and get a gold charm bracelet to go with them.

Here is some interesting information about strawberries. Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside. The average strawberry has 200 seeds. The ancient Romans believed that strawberries alleviated symptoms of melancholy, fainting, all inflammations, fevers, throat infections, kidney stones, bad breath, attacks of gout, and diseases of the blood, liver and spleen. To symbolize perfection and righteousness, medieval stone masons carved strawberry designs on altars and around the tops of pillars in churches and cathedrals.

In parts of Bavaria, country folk still practice the annual rite each spring of tying small baskets of wild strawberries to the horns of their cattle as an offering to elves. They believe that the elves, are passionately fond of strawberries, will help to produce healthy calves and an abundance of milk in return. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. There is a museum in Belgium just for strawberries. Strawberries are a member of the rose family.

Ninety-four percent of US households consume strawberries. Americans eat 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year plus another 1.8 pounds frozen per capita. Strawberries are low fat, low calorie; high in vitamin C, fiber, folic acid and, potassium. Strawberries, as part of a 5 a day fruit & vegetable program, can help reduce the risk of cancer & heart attacks. In medieval times, strawberries were served at important functions to bring peace & prosperity. Folk lore states that if you split a double strawberry in half and share it with the opposite sex, you'll soon fall in love. In France, strawberries were thought to be an aphrodisiac. A soup made of strawberries, thinned sour cream, borage, & powered sugar was served to newlyweds. Over 53 percent of seven to nine-year-olds pick strawberries as their favorite fruit .