Flower Meanings

When buying gifts for the holidays, I think it's good to spend a little extra time thinking about the meaning of the gift. So when we're buying jewelry, it can be good to think about what the meaning of what we're buying is, to take gift buying beyond just buying things. To take the example of buying flower themed gifts, we might want to consider what each flower means to other people and cultures.

Flowers and Their Meaning

Rose

In Christianity, the rose is associated with the Virgin Mary; as exemplified by the rosary. Red roses have come to symbolize love and romance, especially associated with Valentines Day. Deep purple roses are associated with long lasting love and romance, so if you're looking for a gift for a long term girlfriend or wife consider this purple rose I made. They are the birth month flower of June. 

Sunflower

Sunflowers are associated with long life, adoration, and loyalty. In Native American cultures they are associated with bounty and harvest. So they could be a great gift for a best friend, or a great fall themed gift; consider these sunflower necklaces made by Blake Wingard.

Violet

Violets are associated with mysticism and spiritual insight. They are also associated with love, innocence and modesty. So they could be a great gift for someone you know who's somewhat spiritual. They are also associated with the birth month of February. My shop sells violet pendants as well.