Symbolism

Traditional Victorian Symbolism

Birthstones are the most commonly known symbols used in jewelry TODAY

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Victorians used flowers to communicate their sentiments. The use of floral symbolism became so popular that almost every flower known had a symbolic meaning assigned to it. Below you will find the meanings that were assigned to the flowers and figures used in Hair Art Jewelry

The Following is a List of The Most Common Victorian Symbols

and Their Meanings

Rose
Pansy
Angel
Butterfly
Fleur de Lis
Wheat
Love, Hope
Thoughtfulness
Guardian, Protection, Divine Love
The Three Stages of Life, Death, Resurrection
Flame, Ardor, Mother
Resurrection

Anchor
Bird
Bridge
Conch Shell
Cross
Dog
Heart
Oak Tree
Palm Tree
Sun Shining

Hope
Winged Soul, Eternal Life
Linking of Earthly and Heavenly Realms
Reincarnation
Love, Faith, Goodness
Loyalty
Love, Devotion, Charity
Steadfastness, Life
Peace
Everlasting Life

Here you can see where the bird is released and is rising to heaven, the dog, the trees and all the symbols used for a mourning pendant.

The following is a list of More Symbolisms and their meanings

Acacia
Acanthus
Apple Blossom
Azalea
Bachelor’s Buttons
Basil
Buttercup
Camellia
Carnation
Crocus
Daffodil
Daisy
Dogwood
Fennel
Fern
Goldenrod
Hawthorne
Heather
Heliotrope
Hibiscus
Holly
Hollyhock
Honeysuckle
Hyacinth
Iris
Jasmine
Laurel Leaves
Lavender
Lemon Blossoms
Lilac
Lily of the Valley
Lotus
Magnolia
Marigold
Mint
Morning Glory
Myrtle
Narcissus
Nightshade
Olive
Passion Flower
Periwinkle
Pine
Pineapple
Poppy
Primrose
Quince
Rhododendron
Rosemary
Sage
Stephanotis
Sweet Pea
Sweet William
Thistle
Vine
Violet
Water Lily
Weeping Willow
Willow
Wisteria
Zinnia
Immortality of Soul, Secret Love
Heavenly Garden,
Preference
Temperance
Celibacy
Hatred
Cheerfulness
Reflected Loveliness
Admiration, A woman’s Love
Youthful gladness
Regard,, desire, art, grace
Innocence, Youth
Durability
Strength
Sincerity
Precaution
Hope, merriness and springtime
Admiration, solitude and protection
Devotion, constancy, infatuation
Delicate beauty
Foresight
Ambition, Fertility
Bonds of Love, generosity and devoted affection
Unobtrusive Loveliness
Hope, power, message
Amiability, sensuality, grace, elegance
Special achievement, distinction, success
Distrust
Fidelity in Love
First emotions of love, youthful innocence
Return of Happiness, purity, humility
Eloquence, mystery, and truth
Love of nature
Sorrow
Virtue
Affection, Resurrection
Love and Marriage
Egotism,
Secrets
Peace and security
The elements of the passion of Christ
Friendship
Fidelity, fertility, regeneration
Hospitality, good host
Peace, rest
Consistency, Early youth
Temptation
Danger
The herb of remembrance
Domestic Virtues
Bride’s good luck flower
Delicate Pleasures
Gallantry
Defiance, earthly sorrow
God
Faithfulness, steadfastness and modesty
Purity of Hear
Mourning
Forsaken Love
I cling to thee, welcome fair stranger
Thoughts of absent friends

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