Herbarium No.
PF157.5
Scientific Name
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Rose
Type
Brooch
Place
Made in Vienna, Austria
Date
1954-1960
Collected by
Irmgard Bures
Material
Rose quartz, nephrite, brilliant cut diamond, 585/1000 gold 14 ct
Size
43,6 x 45,3 mm
Total Weight
18 grams
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
This brooch is easily recogniseble as a rose, due to the realistic carved lapidary workmanship in an unusual lavender rose quartz variety and nephrite jade.
Roses are probably the most popular flowers, and they are often depicted in jewellery. A bouquet of roses symbolises gratitude.
A light or pale pink rose conveys grace, gentleness, joy and happiness. The symbolism of a lavender rose is often tied to enchantment, wonder, splendor and mystery as well as love at first sight or enchantment at first sight.