Choosing a flower for your jewelry: a symbolic choice

Jewelry made with real flowers is imbued with meaning. Each flower carries an emotion, an energy, a subtle message. From the Japanese Hanakotoba and Victorian Floriography to Asian traditions, floral symbolism is a veritable language in its own right, still used today in decoration, rituals, gifts… and now in jewelry.

🌺 The Orchid — Elegance, sensuality & rarity

Meaning

In the language of flowers, the orchid represents:

• refined beauty

• sensuality

• rarity

• sophisticated femininity

Sources

Orchids symbolize delicate beauty and luxury in Western culture, and fertility/elegance in Asia.
(Source: FTD Flower Meaning Guide , ProFlowers Orchid Symbolism )

Perfect for…

A sophisticated, elegant, mysterious person who loves rare jewelry.

🌼 The Daisy — Innocence, truth & loyal love

Meaning

The daisy symbolizes:

• purity

• sincerity

• faithful love

• the youth of the heart

Sources

Traditionally associated with truth and simplicity in Victorian Florigraphy.
(Source: Teleflora Daisy Meaning , FlowerMeaning.com )

Perfect for…

A tender gift, for a kind, loyal person with a pure heart.

🌸 The Camellia — Admiration, perfection & gratitude

Meaning by color

• Pink camellia : profound admiration

• White camellia : pure affection

• Red camellia : passion and desire

Sources

The camellia (tsubaki), which is very present in Japanese culture, expresses perfect elegance.
(Source: Hanakotoba – Japanese Flower Language )

Perfect for…

Saying "you are perfect" or thanking someone precious.

🌹 The Rose — Love, beauty & deep emotions

Meanings according to colors

• Red : passionate love

• Rose : affection, gentleness

• Blanche : innocence, loyalty

• Yellow : friendship, joy

• Blue (rare): mystery, dream, the impossible made possible

Sources

The rose is the most codified flower in Florigraphy.
(Source: Interflora UK – Rose Color Meanings , Teleflora )

Perfect for…

Sentimental jewelry, declarations, symbolic gifts.

🌺 Hibiscus — Ephemeral beauty, energy & tropical femininity

Meaning

The hibiscus represents:

• delicate yet intense beauty

• radiant femininity

• solar energy

• tropical joy

Sources

Widely used in Hawaii, it symbolizes the elegant young woman and summer beauty.
(Source: Hawaiian Flower Symbolism Guide , FlowerMeaning.org )

Perfect for…

Someone who radiates joy, summer, and light.

🌸 The Peony — Luck, prosperity & true love

Meaning

The peony symbolizes:

• prosperity

• good fortune

• sincere romance

• generous femininity

Sources

A sacred flower in China, it is associated with marital happiness.
(Source: Chinese Peony Symbolism – Asia Society , FTD Peony Meaning )

Perfect for…

Romantic or lucky charm gifts.

🌺 The Dahlia — Inner Strength

& mystery

Meaning

The dahlia represents:

• dignity

• inner strength

• the singularity

• dramatic elegance

Sources

In Victorian Florigraphy, it symbolized commitment and strength in adversity.
(Source: The Old Farmer's Almanac – Dahlia Meaning , Teleflora )

Perfect for…

A strong, unique, charismatic person.

🌸 The Lotus — Awakening, purity & rebirth

Meaning

The lotus symbolizes:

• spiritual purity

• the renaissance

• resilience

• the elevation

Sources

Sacred flower in India, Southeast Asia and Egypt.
(Source: Buddhist Symbolism of the Lotus , National Geographic – Lotus Meaning )

Perfect for…

Someone who is going through a change, who is rising or seeking harmony.

🌼 The Lily — Purity, majesty & intuition

Meaning

According to tradition:

• Purity and nobility

• Renewal

• Divine Femininity

• Protection

Sources

A symbol of royalty in Europe, and of purity in Asia.
(Source: FTD Lily Meaning , FlowerMeaning.com )

Perfect for…

Someone majestic, intuitive, calm.

🌺 The Pelargonium — Creativity, joy & protection

Meaning

Pelargonium (often mistakenly called "geranium") means:

• creativity

• good humor

• home protection

• vitality

Sources

Mentioned in Kate Greenaway's The Language of Flowers .
(Source: Victorian Flower Language Archives )

Perfect for…

A creative, sunny person, a bit of an artist

🌿 Clematis — Intelligence, creativity & strong bonds

Meaning

Clematis, also known as the queen of vines , is a graceful flower that symbolizes:

• intelligence and creativity

• ingenuity

• strong and lasting ties

• the ability to rise above difficulties

Sources

In Victorian Florigraphy, clematis was associated with ingenuity and mental beauty.
(Source: Victorian Flower Language Archives , The Old Farmer's Almanac – Clematis Symbolism )

In some Japanese traditions, it also represents perseverance, as it climbs and rises by clinging on.

Perfect for…

A very creative, spiritual, intelligent person, or someone with whom you share a strong, deep, evolving bond.
This is the ideal flower for people who feel "artistic", dreamy or who like to imagine the world differently.

🌺 Azalea — Gentle passion, protection & tenderness

Meaning

The azalea is a very symbolic flower, especially in Asia. It represents:

• gentle passion (a tender but deep love)

• femininity and elegance

• the care given to the other

• protection (especially of the home)

• refinement

Sources

In China and Japan, the azalea symbolizes home, care, protection, and tenderness.
(Source: Hanakotoba – Azalea Meaning , Chinese Flower Symbolism Journal )

In Victorian Florigraphy, it expressed the message: "take care of yourself" or "you are precious to me".

Perfect for…

A delicate, sensitive, gentle person, or someone you want to protect.
It is the perfect flower for a piece of jewelry filled with affection, kindness, or for a thoughtful gift.

🌷 Summary: Which flower for which message?

🌿 Why this is important for an Emerys Creations piece of jewelry

Each piece of jewelry contains a real flower , and the person will literally be wearing a living symbol , frozen in resin but full of meaning.

It is not simply a piece of jewelry: it is a transmission of emotion, a symbol, a message.