Flowers in jewellery have a wonderful meaning, which immerses us in a magical world and full of positive energies, which you can bring to your life if you decide to wear jewellery with figures of these flowers that nature gives us. So prepare yourself to know some details of these natural resources that are used as symbols from ancient times and that today take part of the most varied and beautiful designs of garments of all kinds. Some of the best known and used flowers in jewellery are the following:
Fleur de lis: This beautiful flower is also known as lily and in ancient times it was used in the shields and other objects of French royalty, being one of the most popular images along with the cross, the eagle and the lion. It has been associated since the 12th century specifically with King Louis VII, who has been the character who used it on a label for the first time; however, further back in history, in Mesopotamia, ancient Babylon, it is said that it was used as a decorative element in the “Door of Istar”, built by Nebuchadnezzar II in 575 BC.
But, if we look for the meaning of flowers in jewellery, we find that fleur de lis means loyalty, power, honour and sovereignty, as well as it is a symbol of purity not only of the body, but also of the soul. It is important to note that the International Scout Movement, Freemasons, alchemists and certain religions use it.
On the other hand, the origin of the fleur de lis is associated with the lotus flower of Egypt; however, some specialists in the subject claim that it was inspired by a three-pointed iron weapon used by the soldiers, called “halberd”, while others attribute its origin to the design printed on the ancient Assyrian and Muslim currencies; a proof that it was used as a symbol in another series of objects before flowers were used in jewellery.
This way, the use of the fleur de lis has been associated with mysticism, Freemasonry and alchemy, movements that aim to decipher some enigmas of nature and the spiritual world, which is why these types of images represent purity, values, righteousness in acting, and therefore, justice.
Lotus flower: No doubt flowers in jewellery are a very important element, not only for their beauty, but for what they represent; for example, the lotus flower is one of the used ones, and it is that it symbolizes spirituality, sacredness and purity, being also associated with cosmic harmony because it has eight petals that represent the eight directions of the space of the universe.
Oriental cultures associate it with rebirth and strength because it is said that the lotus flower is born when being in the darkness of the pond to gradually rise and reach the surface until finally it opens when it exceeds its level, without having maintained any contact with water or land; this is why it is one of the most successful options that shows the importance of the use of flowers in jewellery as symbols of values and qualities that influence the bearers of jewellery.
But there are other meanings associated with Greek mythology, since it is said that lotophages ate lotus flowers because they provided strength, while in Buddhism the gods are always presented sitting in a lotus flower, and in the Hindu culture Brahma is presented coming out of an open lotus that comes out of Vishnu’s navel. In addition, in different cultures the lotus is associated with several colours that have their own meaning; for example, the blue lotus flower is the symbol of peace and wisdom, and is almost always closed.
Moreover, this type of flowers in jewellery find an important space in the design of jewels through which it is desired to transmit a specific message, so, for example, the white lotus flower is used to represent purity and harmony in its 8 petals, which it closes at night, submerges in the water and rises with the first rays of the sun, while the red lotus flower symbolizes, like other flowers, the passion in everything that is done. Finally, pink colour is associated with the divine and therefore with the gods, being the lotus flower preferred by the Hindus.
But we have the use of other flowers in jewellery; for example, jewels with sunflowers symbolize power, the pursuit of goals and strength, while carnations are called “the flowers of God”, but their meaning varies according to the colour, so the pink carnation symbolizes the mother’s love for her children, while the red one means friendship and love, and the white one is the exponent of fidelity.
Other flowers in jewellery are roses, which also have different meanings according to their colour. White roses symbolize fidelity, sweetness, innocence, romanticism and purity, while the red ones are the maximum symbol of passion and love of partner; but if you want to evoke love and sensuality, you can resort to jewellery with orchids. Also, if you want a symbol of children’s optimism, innocence and simplicity, you should wear jewellery with daisies.
ALFA