Forget Me Not flowers symbolize true love. They are the official state flower of Alaska. And as the name suggests, they are often given or used to decorate gifts with the hopes the recipient will not forget the giver. These flowers have accumulated a good deal of legend over time. One of the best known stories is of how it got its distinctive name. It is said that a medieval knight walked near a riverbank with his beloved. As they walked, he slipped into the water and could not get out because of the weight of his armor. As his love wept and tried to pull him from the water, he handed her a bouquet of small, true blue flowers and whispered, “forget me not.”
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Forget Me Not
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships Worldwide
The tea rose is a token of gallantry and kindness. It is also said to mean, "I will remember always."
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Tea Rose
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships worldwide
Water lilies can be traced back to the tombs of ancient Egypt. Their flowers can be pink, yellow or white and are said to be symbolic of new life. They are aquatic plants found in lakes, ponds and the edges of streams.
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Water Lily
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships worldwide
In the north of the northern hemisphere, January is a cold and gloomy month, but in non-frozen areas, many flowers will bloom in the cool weather, and carnation is one of them. The Carnation and is said to symbolize love, fascination and distinction.
This spoon ring is part of the Birth Flower Collection by Kimberlin Co.
- Sterling Silver
- Alvin
- January Carnation
- Issue Date: 1910
- Ships Worldwide
- Sterling Silver
- Royal Mfg. Co
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Issue Date: Circa 1920
- Ships worldwide
- Sterling Silver
- Unkown Mark
- Weathered sea anchor underneath a waving banner reading NAVIGATION
- Issue Date: 1910
The ultimate cottage garden choice! Hollyhock sends up tall spires that cover themselves in flowers in beautiful colors and they're easy to grow from seed. The woody stems can be used as a source of firewood. In the language of flowers, hollyhock symbolizes fruitfulness.
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Hollyhock
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships Worldwide
Goldenrod belongs to the Sunflower Family. It is native to Europe. There are about 125 species of goldenrod around the world; around 90 are found in North America. Goldenrod gets its name from the two Latin words 'solidus' and 'agere' which means 'make strong' or 'make healthy'. The Chippewa Indians called it 'gizisomukiki' meaning 'sun medicine'. The plant has been used medicinally, for a number of ailments. Californians used the flower to treat sores and cuts, calling the plant 'oreja de liebre' which means 'jack rabbit's ear', supposedly after the shape of the leaf.
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Goldenrod
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships worldwide
"He loves me, he loves me not" is a game of French origin, in which one person seeks to determine whether the object of their affection returns that affection or not. A person playing the game alternately speaks the phrases "He loves me," and "He loves me not," while picking one petal off a flower for each phrase. The phrase they speak on picking off the last petal supposedly represents the truth between the object of their affection loving them or not. A young woman is depicted plucking petals from a flower in her hand on this gorgeous spoon ring.
- Sterling Silver
- Unger Bros.
- He Loves Me
- Issue Date: 1904
- Ships Worldwide
November's birth flower is the chrysanthemum. Representing compassion, friendship, and joy. Different colored chrysanthemums have different meanings: a red chrysanthemum is for "I love you"; a white chrysanthemum is for innocence, purity, and pure love; a yellow chrysanthemum is for unrequited love.
This spoon ring is part of the Birth Flower Collection by Kimberlin Co.
- Sterling Silver
- Alvin
- November Chrysanthemum
- Issue Date: 1910
- Ships Worldwide
- Sterling Silver
- L. Barth & Son Co.
- Created for the Olympic Hotel
- Seattle Ship
- Issue Date: 1924
In early Rome, calla lilies were planted for the winter solstice as a way to brighten homes during the darkest days of the year. The flower tips were gilded with gold to enhance their beauty and prestige. In modern times, calla lilies are still prized for their beauty as well as their symbolism. They convey magnificent beauty and utmost respect. White calla lilies are classic wedding flowers symbolizing purity and heavenly bliss. They’re also a meaningful sympathy flower, symbolizing faith and resurrection.
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Calla Lily
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships worldwide
- Sterling Silver
- International Silver Co.
- Pine Spray
- Issue Date: 1957
- Ships Worldwide
Wild roses are also known as the Arctic rose or the prickly rose. They are highly fragrant and drought-tolerant, being a plant of the prairies. Natives to Europe and said to symbolize both pleasure and pain.
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Wild Rose
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships worldwide
The story behind the origin of this silver spoon pattern is hard to come by. Bearing a simple geometric design, this Kimberlin design very easily becomes a timeless piece in any spoon ring collection.
- Sterling Silver
- Unknown
- Kimberlin
- Issue Date: 1928
- Ships Worldwide
Apple blossoms, relatives of the rose, have a strong fragrance, similar to a honeysuckle scent which bees find especially attractive. This results in the bees helping pollinate the apple trees. Intoxicating by their very nature, apple blossoms are symbolic of heady love, peace, sensuality, and fertility.
- Sterling Silver
- Reed & Barton
- Apple Blossom
- Issue Date: Circa 1958
- Ships worldwide
December's birth flower is holly. Representing truth, defense, domestic happiness and commonly referenced during Christmas time. In many western cultures, holly is a traditional Christmas decoration used especially in wreaths and illustrations. The species are evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers from tropics to temperate climates.
This spoon ring is part of the Birth Flower Collection by Kimberlin Co.
- Sterling Silver
- Alvin
- December Holly
- Issue Date: 1910
- Ships Worldwide