Pink Enamel Dog Rose Flower Brooch | 14k Gold Flower Brooch rock crystal ring The charm was originally an

The charm was originally an antique 10k gold stick pin (circa 1910) transformed with the addition of a 10k gold jump ring bail

"The earth laughs in flowers

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without detracting from its beauty or symbolism

Pink Enamel Dog Rose Flower Brooch | 14k Gold Flower Brooch rock crystal ring The charm was originally anThe dog rose, with its soft pink hue, is a symbol of both pleasure and pain. The flower's association with pleasure dates back to medieval times when dog rose flowers were placed at the end of a maiden's bed to signify a king's interest in her company that evening. The pain associations come from the belief that the flower could be used to cure the bite of a mad dog. This substantial 14k gold enamel dog rose brooch dates to the 1920s. The brooch is