August (Gladiolus) Birth Month Earrings |
About the Gladiolus... |
| The name comes from
the Latin word "gladius" meaning "sword" for the shape
of the leaves. It represents Roman gladiators.
The gladiolus signifies remembrance, infatuation, love,
marriage and family. If you send someone a
gladiolus, you are in effect saying "you pierce my
heart". |
| Before the African
gladioli became popular in the West, the Mediterranean
and British gladiolus flowers were used to treat
physical ailments. The English used the gladiolus
flower's stem base (corms) as a poultice and for drawing
out thorns and splinters. Powdered corms mixed
with goat's milk was commonly used to soothe the
symptoms of colic.
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September (Aster) Birth Month Earrings |
 About
the Aster... |
| The name is Latin for
"star" because of the flower's shape. Aster is the
herb of the goddess Venus. Ancients believed
burning the leaves would drive away serpents. One
myth is that asters were created from stardust when
Virgo looked drown from the heavens and wept, thus it is
the flower of September. |
| Asters were laid on
the graves of French soldiers to symbolize the wish that
things had turned out differently. So, it only
makes sense that Asters symbolize afterthought or a wish
that things were different.
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October (Marigold) Birth Month Earrings |
About the Marigold (Calendula)... |
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A calendula is a member of the marigold family. It has long been
valued for its medicinal and culinary uses. It eases digestion,
cures skin irritations, jaundice, sore eyes and toothaches.
he Romans used calendula to season meats and salads. Early
Christians called it "Mary's Gold" and placed the flowers by statues of
the Virgin Mary. The calendula is the most sacred flower of
ancient India and placed around the necks of holy statues. |
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A calendula is sometimes called "summer's bride" or "husbandman's dial"
because the flower head follows the sun. The Latin meaning for
calendula is "throughout the months". |
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The calendula flower means "winning grace" in the language of flowers.
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November (Chrysanthemum) Birth Month Earrings |
About the Chrysanthemum... |
| You are probably more
familiar with the common name "Mum". The name
comes from the Greek work "chrysos" for gold and "anthos"
for flower. Chrysanthemums have been in Asian
gardens for thousands of years. The Chinese chose
this flower for October because it blooms in the fall.
It is a symbol of the rest and ease that follows the
final harvest. Mums are considered one the four
Chinese "noble plants" (other 3: bamboo, plum, orchid)
and were the official badge of the Old Chinese Army.
At one time, mums were only for the noble class and
prohibited to grow in the garden of a lower-class
person. |
| The Chinese believe if
you give a mum to your beloved, after you drink wine and
brush the flower across your mouth, this will ensure
undying love and fidelity. |
| Chrysanthemums were
also featured on the imperial Crest of Japan (they are
called "kikus" in Japanese). Japanese emperors
have sat upon mum thrones. Japanese consider the
mum to be a symbol of the sun. Orderly unfolding
of the petals is a symbol of perfection. Also, a
single mum petal at the bottom of a wine glass
encourages a long and healthy life. |
| A red mum means love,
good luck and best wishes. A white mum stands for
truth. A yellow mum indicates slighted love.
All mums symbolize cheerfulness, rest and friendship.
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December (Narcissus) Birth Month Earrings |
Read About the
Narcissus. |
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