April (Sweet Pea) Birth Month Earrings |
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About the Sweet Pea... |
| The sweet pea
perennial (Lathyrus) has sweet-smelling flowers and
comes in a wide range of colors (red, white, pink,
purple, blue). Certain varieties are very fragrant
and will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. |
| Sweet peas stand for
curiosity, playfulness, goody-bye, departure and
blissful pleasure. To have a vase of sweet peas in
your house is believed to improve your well-being and
boost your libido. A vase of sweet peas is also
said to lessen the effects of a hangover. |
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Sweet peas were very popular during the 17th century in Sicily and
Southern Italy before they made their way to other parts of Europe. |
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May (Lily of the Valley) Birth Month Earrings |
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About the Lily of the Valley... |
| The lily of the valley
signifies the return of happiness. Legend is of a
nightingale that would not come back to the woods until
the flower bloomed again in May; thus, the flower
of May is the lily of the valley. |
| White lilies represent
purity, chastity, sweetness and innocence. |
| White lily bouquets in
Christian homes during Easter symbolize Christ's
resurrection. Legend tells that the lily sprang
from Eve's tears when she was expelled from The Garden
Of Eden. The white Madonna lily is considered the
special flower of the Mary - Christian folklore tells
the lily had been yellow until the day Mary stooped to
pick it. |
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June (Rose) Birth Month Earrings |
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About the Rose... |
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Read about Roses. |
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July (Larkspur) Birth Month Earrings |
About the Larkspur... |
| Larkspurs and
delphiniums are close relatives. It has been used
by West Coast Native Americans to make blue dye and by
European settlers to make ink. |
| According to Greek
legend, Achilles' mother requested her son's armor be
given to the most heroic Greek warrior during the battle
of Troy. The armor was awarded to Ulysses, not
Ajax. Ajax threw himself on his sword and small
blue delphiniums sprung from his blood that fell to the
ground. |
| They symbolize an open
heart, good luck, ardent attachment, lightness and
swiftness. The petals are marked with the Greek
letters "AI", the Greek cry of mourning. |
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