24K Gold Rose

A 24K gold rose is a lovely gift for that special someone. It also makes an ideal present for the person who has everything. With a 24K gold rose, it's now easier than ever to go on and preserve these beautiful, fragrant flowers forever.

In Europe, during the 18th and 19th century, rose breeding and growing became somewhat of a 'revolution' following the increase in trade with the Orient. As a result, the Rosa Chinese, or China rose, was brought to the attention of Europeans. 'Old Blush' was the first variety of China rose to make its way to the West; it was introduced in Sweden in 1752 and then in 1793, the rest of Europe became aware of it. In 1808, the tea rose 'Rosa x odorata' was introduced – it was given its name because of the tea-like scent of its petals.

China had been growing the above mentioned roses (in addition to others) for many centuries, unlike in Europe, where it was a very new phenomenon. The fact that these flowers could repeat their blooming, was something Europeans had never seen before and as was the case, the flowers became immediate sensations. During the growing season, there were different types of roses that continually bloomed, unlike the Autumn Damask which only did so for a brief time twice per year. China roses also have an evergreen type foliage while tea roses have foliage that can stave off mildew. Needless to say, European rose breeders were very anxious to unite these traits with rose lines that already existed. Most modern rose genetic foundations are a direct result of China and tea roses and with that, they unfortunately passed on to their descendants, lack of ability to survive in the cold.

The China rose has been referred to as the Bengal rose given it's importation from Calcutta to the West. In the region's capital, a large botanical garden could be found there in the 18th century and it contained roses that had been brought there from China by merchants of the British East India Company. A British sea captain, in 1789, took flowers home to England. And, in 1793, more rose specimens made their way to other parts of Europe from Calcutta, thanks to the director of the company, Dr. William Roxburgh.

In America, the British colonies, were very active during the 18th century in rose commerce. The first American nursery was opened in 1737 in Flushing, Long Island, by Robert Price, and he imported an array of new plants. By the time 1746 rolled around, Price was advertising some 1,600 varieties of roses – likely one of the largest collections in the world at the time. According to records kept by Price, in 1791, Thomas Jefferson ordered two types of roses; a China rose called a 'Rose Mundi' which was yellow in color, and a 'Common Moss' rose. Since it wasn't until 1793 when China roses made their way to Europe, it's believed that Jefferson's order may have come on clipper ship directly from Asia.

While the multi colors that can be found in rose plants are one of the things that makes them so appealing, no matter what, they don't stay alive forever. That's where the beauty of the 24k gold rose comes in as it can be preserved for an eternity, with only a little dusting to it to keep it in tip top shape. Since the 24k gold rose is captured right at the peak of its bloom, the process of dipping and finishing it in gold, serves as a way of enhancing its overall beauty.

Sophia Grace is a collector of gold rose gifts. You can view a huge selection of gold roses including 24k gold rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

Wood Roses & Interesting Rose Facts

Roses have occupied a prominent position in literature for centuries. Most memorably displayed in  Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Roses are used as expressions for what we often can't say – that we love someone or care deeply for them. It's not surprising that each color of a rose has a specific meaning.  The red rose for example, means, love, courage, beauty, respect, and passion.

When you are contemplating sending roses to a friend and/or loved one think about purchasing wood roses as a wise alternative.These flowers are hand crafted one by one so no two are ever similar. Wooden roses are painted in a wide range of colors and unless you observe closely, sometimes you can't determine whether or not they are the real thing. Scented mists that can be sprayed on wood roses can be a perfect substitute to the natural scent on the natural roses that may entice you.

The time honoured tradition of wood carving has always been a mode of expression in different cultures. Because roses are also given as ways to show ones feelings, it seems the most fitting that wood roses have become popular substitute to the real flower.

About fourteen hundred years BC wood carvings were frequently seen in Egypt. They were displayed in the form of royal images and the ceremonial furniture that resided in the tomb of Tutankhamen. Although the Greeks also used wood for their ancient sculptures, they rather preffered the use of bronze and stone.  In contrast, wood carving was totally unknown in the cultures of Babylonia, Assyria, and ancient Persia. Wood carvings played a significant part in Europe; from the Romanesque to the baroque period, the hearts of Spanish sculptures were created from wood. And even when not used to construct pieces of art like sculpture, wood was widely used by many in the making of furniture, which is still true today.

A wood rose, like a meticulously crafted sculpture, is an exquisite piece of artwork. They are styled just like the genuine roses thus they can be bought with buds half opened or fully opened. Wood roses can also be carved into boutonnieres or used as centre pieces at special events like a wedding.  Which ever way, everything is coming up roses when you make a selection.

Sophia Grace is a collector of wood roses. You can view a huge selection of quality wood roses and other plated rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

In order to tell if wooden roses are real or not, you have to get fairly close to them to be able to tell the difference. The artistry in them is quite extraordinary when one notes that they are artificial.. 

Wooden roses often need to be touched before anyone can believe they're not real. 

Wooden roses are mostly crafted by hand, with beech wood shavings and as is the case, each one is unique. The wooden roses are also painstakingly painted in a wide variety of colors so they look as real as possible. Roses made of wood can also be sprayed with a fragranced mist so as to further the realistic effect. Although the fragrance may not be long lasting, they can be sprayed whenever you want a fresh rose scent.

When selecting wooden roses, most people choose the color red.  Knowing that red is a token of love; care, and passion, red wooden roses are perfect for events like weddings and Valentine's Day.  In addition, they will last a lifetime, unlike the real thing.

Weddings can gain the most advantage by having wooden roses stand in as substitutes for the real thing. An individual rose can be given to each female guest and a dozen of each can go to the mother's of the bride and groom. Considering that wooden roses endure for as long as you want them, all those that attend the event will have long lasting memorabilia of the special day.

 It is an excellent idea to use wooden roses as centre pieces at weddings (or any special occasion where flowers are needed). Floral arrangements can be set up early without having to be concerned about the flowers wilting. You will be surprised at how well the wooden roses could be the subject of conversations by the guests at each table – it could make for some delightful amazement.

If they choose, guests may also take wooden roses home as a treasured memory. Tiny versions of the wooden roses can also be attached to the invitations which will make them more memorable than anything else.

What would Valentine's Day be without a dozen or so red roses for your beloved? Oh, what an unexpected surprise it would be to receive a box full of scented wooden roses. The choices among how to utilize wooden roses or on what occasion to give them, are unlimited. Wooden roses don’t have to be reserved for special events or holidays; they are a excellent gifts for any season of the year.

Instead of waiting for someone to go out and get you flowers, why don't you invest in beautifully, hand-crafted wooden roses on your own – you will revel in their attractive artistry and be very glad at the end of the day that you don't have to care for them the same way you would if they were real.

Sophia Grace is a collector of wood roses. You can view a huge selection of quality wood roses and other plated rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

Silver Roses Make A Great Gift

In your most recent trip to  the market to shop for flowers, you probably weren’t aware that you could buy something more enduring, say flowers, that can last forever. Roses like nothing else, are incredibly popular and as is the case, anyone would be ecstatic  to have these cherished flowers for ever. Unless you happen to be a shopping connoisseur of different or unusual gifts, you may not be aware that rose flowers can be purchased in a variety of metals including gold and silver.

When it comes to buying a silver or gold rose, you may be a little confused as to which road to take – the silvery road or the golden one.  Silver is a well liked choice simply because it's more economical than gold.  A silver rose is just as beautiful a gift as a gold one, but it won’t be as expensive and will likely give you the opportunity to buy more than one at a time. A rose made of gold could double the cost of a silver rose, thus it is worth the while to look at the variation in cost when deciding to buy. 

Roses symbolize many things, especially as it relates to their numerous colors. The most common of these amongst the 30,000 varieties of roses is the color red which represents love and romance; red roses has always been known as the way to say “I love you.”  With a silver rose, the same emotions may apply as a specific color is not necessary  to convey deep and meaningful emotions. Silver roses are made to resemble closely the natural rose. Even though the stems are decorated with silver leaves, the thorns are not a nuisance like on the real flower.

Roses have evolved from a very long and fascinating history. Greek mythology has it that, the rose is part of numerous stories.  It is thought that the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, brought the rose into being, which was shed from both her tears and the blood of Adonis, her lover. The Romans also took on  the rose as their own after converting  Aphrodite into their Goddess Venus – it was a symbol  of  love and beauty for them. The rose was then offered as pay off by Cupid to the God of Silence so as to try and conceal Venus’ many love affairs.  As a result, the rose then became a sign  of secrecy and was used to decorate  the ceilings of roman dining rooms as a reminder to guests to keep secret all that had been spoken about during dinner. Till the present time sub rosa (or under the rose) means confidentiality.

Luckily, roses nowadays don’t hold that shame  of secrecy as they have in days gone by. Any rose, including a silver one, is a treasured keepsake and is meant to be on display for all the world to see and admire.

Sophia Grace is a collector of silver roses. If you are looking for sterling silver roses you can view a huge selection of roses at Plated Gold Roses.

Give ARose That Lasts Forever

When one is given  a rose, the desire  is always that it will never wilt – an everlasting rose. Much to everyone’s disappointment, the real thing doesn't last long when they are fresh cut. If you are fortunate enough to live in the tropical region, a permanent rose garden is highly possible. Given how labour intensive and challenging it is to cultivate roses, not to mention their short shelf life after they have been cut, choosing to buy roses made of materials like crystal, gold, silver, and porcelain, is an alternative to keeping  a rose that will endure for a lifetime. The transformation of the rose flower from the wild plant it started out as to the 30,000 varieties that exist today, is quite remarkable. 

A gold rose that lasts forever covers a real flower that has been around for 35 million years. Today’s experts tend to divide roses into two groups: 'old roses,' which were farmed in Europe prior to 1800, and 'modern roses' – farmed in both England and France around the turn of the 19th century. Up until the start of the 19th century, the only color roses were found in were various shades of pink and white. The red rose was first discovered by China in 1800.  Some twenty years later, green roses came into existence. Yellow roses became part of the rose color palette in 1900.  They were found by chance by Frenchman Joseph Permet-Ducher. He had been farming roses for two decades and in that time had sought earnestly for yellow roses.  While walking through a meadow one day, he discovered a mutant yellow flower and both yellow and orange roses have existed ever since.  It appears to be suitable that a gold rose that lasts forever in yellow coloring represents joy and gladness – Mr. Permet-Ducher probably had these very same emotions after his chance discovery.

Every anniversary, at every celebration, or occasion, gifts are usually exchanged. The gift of a gold  rose that lasts forever, however, is for a lifetime, given the sentiment roses invoke. From the very old civilizations of Greece and Rome, roses have been used to signify romantic feelings for millenniums. The same is true today. The rose has also denoted love in music, literature, and poetry – it's no surprise they are said to be the 'Queen of Flowers.'

A gold rose that lasts forever is unchallenged in its charm and given there are 50 colors to select from, you can never go wrong when choosing one (or two or three). If you reside in  a location where snow covers the earth for most of the year, as the seasons come and go, select a different durable rose to exhibit in your home to recognize  the transition.  It can be used as a reminder that summer is just around the corner and that in a little while, roses will once again be flowering.

Sophia Grace is a collector of gold roses. You can view a huge selection of gold rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

A Feather Rose Is Very Thoughtful

All parts of the feather rose, the petals and leaves, are made of real feathers. Surprisingly, they appear and feel like real roses, however they will never wilt. Feather roses may be found in a wide variety of colors and make a superb gift for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine's Day.  As a matter of fact, a feather rose may be given at any time of the year, not just for a special event.

The entire feather rose, both the petals and leaves are produced from natural goose feathers. Needless to say, upon touching a feather rose, you can't help but notice how soft and silky it is. Similar to roses produced from precious metal such as gold and silver, a feather rose is made manually in a 36 step procedure. The feathers are washed, steamed, disinfected, dyed, dried, trimmed and shaped, and then finally hand assembled.  The colors on a feather rose are as attractive as the genuine roses and are  found  in just about every color of the spectrum. The flower stems on feather roses are created from hand-rolled paper or metal, as a finishing touch.   Many times, depending on where you buy, feather roses are also lightly fragranced so they smell like the natural roses. The great pleasure of having feather roses is that they don't demand the maintenance that real roses need. Imagine the surprise the recipient of a feather rose will get when they are presented with these wonderful hand-crafted flowers? Given their life-like look of dewy-fresh rose buds, the surprise will only be heightened. 

It has been a tradition from days of old   to dry roses, only from lack of a better way of preserving them for the longest possible time, however, drying them is a lengthy and difficult process (particularly when sand drying) and if not handled properly or cut when they are in perfect bloom the petals will just fall off. It is no longer necessary to go through these kinds of labour intensive processes when feathers roses are so easily available. Numerous online merchants are online selling feather roses, all at affordable prices.

The gift a feather rose is a splendid way to keep special memories alive. For example, if they are used in a wedding bouquet, and the bride would like to keep her flowers, the best way to do that is with feather roses.  Roses are always highly favoured by the people when it comes to major affairs including weddings and there is no reason feather roses can't be used as a substitute to the natural ones. When you think how life-like they are, no one will ever be able to differentiate unless the bride discloses the secret!

Sophia Grace is a collector of rose gifts. You can view a huge selection of feather roses and other gold rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

Silver Roses Last A Lifetime

Roses for any occasion throughout the year are a delightful gift.  It would be marvelous if they could outlast time, but regrettably, they can’t. As substitute to the real rose, an investment in silver roses can be the second best thing.

Silver roses are exceptionally delightful and very economical. You can buy numerous silver roses at one time or simply just one if that's your choice.  If you are planning to give someone a floral arrangement that will endure for a lifetime, then you have the choice of buying silver roses in that form just as you would with any real floral arrangement.

The history behind the rose is a long one; roses date back as far as 35 million years according to fossil evidence and are just as popular today as they have ever been.  It should come as no surprise that silver roses exist at all, because of how delightful the rose is.  Legend has it that Cleopatra filled her living quarters with rose petals so when Marc Antony came to see her he would reminisce about her for both the opulence of the many flowers as well as remember her each time he smelled a rose.

 Women of high society in Rome centuries ago believed that rose petals could be used to preserve the youthful looks of their skin by banishing wrinkles, if they were used in poultices. They also believed that when rose petals were dropped in wine, its essence would help to prevent intoxication. Roses were also well known symbols that represented happiness and joy. When Roman soldiers came back victorious from war, rose petals were showered on them from balconies high above the streets by civilians welcoming them home.

There is no disputing the timeless beauty of a rose and with expert artistry, silver roses have managed to capture that same loveliness even though they are not the real thing.  Although one cannot deny the refreshing fragrance of a fresh rose, that wonderful scent eventually disappears leaving nothing but a faded and  unlovely flower. The loveliness of silver roses will never fade. Even though they don’t have the fragrance of the real thing, one could get creative and spray them with a rose like fragrance  if the smell is important.

Silver roses are an excellent gift for all occasions of the year. Don't mistake the time-honoured tradition of giving flowers as being reserved simply for special occasions – they can be given just as easily to tell someone they are on your mind as they can for an anniversary or birthday.  As an alternative to spending large sums of money on something that may never be utilized or looked at again, why not make an enduring impression with silver roses?  Most certainly you will make someone feel uniquely appreciated with this exceptional and adorable gift.

Sophia Grace is a collector of sterling silver roses. You can view a huge selection of sterling silver roses and other rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

A Rose Gift Is Very Thoughtful

 Any recipient of a rose gift (whether it be flowers, pillows or china adorned with roses, or roses made of precious metal like gold and silver) is very appreciated. Rose gifts are the favorite flower gifts throughout the globe  and they become even more cherished when Valentine's and Mother's Day come around.  In any case rose gifts, are wonderful to give (and receive) at any time of the year.

Roses are quite famous throughout history; the rose was used as a symbol in fifteenth century England where two factions fought over controlling the country.  The House of York took the white rose as their emblem and the House of Lancaster adopted the red rose.  This famous claiming of the two flowers became known as the War of the Roses.

Tudor King Henry the VII went on to win the war and upon his marriage to a York bride, merged both the red and white roses thus creating The Rose of England or the Tudor Rose; in the nineteenth century, following the creation of the modern rose (hybrid tea roses) we know today, interest was renewed in the rose garden.  As it is known, Napoleon's wife, Empress Josephine, had a dream to create just such a garden at their home Malmaison. She was adamant that it should  consist of  roses from every part of the world.

When you are giving rose gifts, it can make for delightful discussions to tell some of the ancient legends and stories. Whether they are factual or not is of no consequence - it just adds to the romantic imagination we have that encompass the roses.

Sophia Grace is a collector of rose gifts. You can view a huge selection of gold rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

Platinum Rose Gifts

Whether you need a present for an anniversary, a holiday, or for nothing specific, gold roses are the best presents for the one you adore. A platinum rose is a real flower that has been preserved through an extensive forty step process where it is dipped in platinum many times over. A platinum rose is also a very popular anniversary gift. Importantly, platinum roses are not kept precisely for being given on a special occasion – they can be given at any time throughout the year in place of fresh flowers that will only last for a while.

With platinum roses, the loveliness of this world renowned flower is cherished for eternity. The intricacies of the leaves and the petals are also marvellously intact and can easily be seen after the platinum dipping process. With the personalized workmanship that is put into each rose after dipping, no two flowers are ever similar. Platinum roses are also a terrific way to start a flower accumulation. You can start with just one or two and collect as many your heart desires. Instead of fresh cut flowers, platinum roses can make an equally attractive addition to any home.

The rose has existed for 35 million years based on proof found in fossils and historical facts have disclosed that it has served many purposes through the hundreds of years. Generally, roses have without exception reflected the sentiments of adoration and affection and have played an integral role in some civilizations for their medicinal properties. But, at some points in history, the rose became a symbol of greed as they were typically found in the presence of wealth. During the Roman Empire, roses became synonymous with terrible excess when peasants were forced to grow roses instead of food – all so they could satisfy the many demands of their Roman rulers. During the latter part of the seventeenth century, there was such a rush for roses on the market that both the flower and rose water became as valuable as if they were money. Any place where buying and selling took place, they were used for bartering and as legal tender when commoners had to pay royalty.

Not withstanding the small deviation towards negativity associated with the rose, it has always been and still is today, the most popular token used to express love and passion. Platinum dipped roses are just one more way to preserve the highly treasured flower as we never seem capable of getting enough of them. In addition to their attractiveness, roses are also known for their lovely fragrances. Although a platinum dipped rose doesn't come with any smell, there are many scented mists being sold that one can use to spray a platinum dipped rose with

Generally the rose is an extraordinary plant and it's only suitable that it be called “the world's favorite flower”.  So as to ensure you always have roses in your home and not just in the garden, look no further than a platinum dipped rose.

Sophia Grace is a collector of platinum rose gifts. You can view a huge selection of platinum roses and other rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.

Gold Roses Last Forever

One is challenged when tying to select a gift for a girl who already has everything. Flowers are always appropriate but they are short lived. Jewelry is another good choice but it can be hard to make up your mind about what style to purchase. If the 'safe' flower option, is what you would rather adhere to, why not choose something that will last a lifetime? Gold roses are the most suitable alternative – they come in gold, silver and platinum.  They are certainly a gift that will endure beyond time.

 Roses are the flowers that express love. Every one of their colors symbolize something different; pink signifies grace and elegance and joy; yellow signifies warmth and happiness; white signifies innocence and purity; orange signifies desire and enthusiasm; purple or lavender roses signifies enchantment; red signifies love and romance. Even though each one of these colors is all beautiful in their own right, fresh flowers (even roses) wilt eventually.  They can be dried and preserved, but that can absorb a lot of time in the process and the flowers never quite look as beautiful after the drying is finished.  Also, dried flowers collect dust and if not handled properly, their petals will fall off. Gold roses can equally express every one of the rose flower colors. Gold roses may be given as a floral arrangement just like the natural rose or they may be given as a single token of love. Just because gold roses don't have the coloring of the real flower, they will never be mistaken for the sentiment in which they were given - a rose is still a rose, after all. 

Roses have existed for over 35 million years. In the plant kingdom there are more than 30,000 types of roses and their family tree is the most complex of all flower species. With gold roses, you won't have to be concerned about what variety to select – it is only necessary to decide on what precious metal you prefer and whether you want long or short stemmed flowers. Roses have a lengthy and archaic history; it is said they were first planted in Asia five millenniums ago.  From Greek mythology to Egyptian culture, roses have been integral to these civilizations since long before we were born.  In Greek mythology, it is said that the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, named the rose.

When searching on the internet you may find a marvellous collection of gold roses to buy from. Whether you are looking for something to give for a birthday, a holiday, or for no reason at all, gold roses are the most suitable present for the one you adore. 

Sophia Grace is a collector of gold roses. You can view a huge selection of gold rose gifts at Plated Gold Roses.