Sterling Silver Birthflower Necklace

Celebrate a loved one's or your own birth month with this delicate flower necklace.

The front side is a detailed flower for each month of the year while the reverse side is blank for stamping or engraving. These necklaces make a thoughtful gift for mothers, wives, daughters and besties. 

Comes on a simple sterling silver 18 in. cable chain with spring ring clasp. The charm measures 20 mm. x 13 mm., excluding jump ring.

January: Carnations are in full bloom early in the year throughout Mediterranean climates. In the language of flowers depending on its color carnations can connote many nuances of love, like a mother's love, admiration, remembrance, or deep unyielding love. Those born in January are thoughtful and wise in all matters of the heart.

February: Irises are in full bloom early in the year all over the world. These hardy flowers spread and grow with little care, and so symbolize trust, wisdom, and deep faith. Bold and courageous, those born in February easily trust and have faith in others.

March: Often spring's first flower, daffodils are associated with new beginnings and rebirth. Their bright, bold pops of color & trumpet shape connote joy, optimism, and good cheer. Those born in March tend to inspire and forgive easily.

April: One look at a daisy and you feel happy and renewed in spirit. That's why they have long represented innocence, purity, and true love.  Those born April tend to be happily ambitious, optimistic in all endeavors, and charismatic. 

May: According to legend, sweet lily of the valley fell in love with nightingale's song and now only blooms when nightingale returns to the woods in May. This dainty bell shaped flower connotes fidelity, sweetness and purity. Those born in May are wholesome loyal friends, enjoy innocent pursuits and parenthood.

June: Bursting on the scene in early summer, the rose needs no introduction as a symbol of passion, beauty, and affection. Those born in June are marked by passionate pursuits, dramatic bursts of flair, and drawn to beauty like a moth to a flame.

July: In Greek legends, water lilies are often cast as female divinities and protectors of watery realms. Depending on their color, waterlilies represent peace, balance, and spiritual maturity. Our friends born in July tend to be calm during tribulations, wise counselors, and peacemakers.  Good to have around!

August: Due to some poppy's sedative properties, poppies are closely tied to remembrance, eternal rest, heavenly sleep, and resurrection. Many graveyards of fallen soldiers are memorialized with poppy fields. While a seemingly grim choce as a birthflower, those born in August tend to be healers, sensitive souls, old souls, and poets.

September: Morning glories are sticklers about their routine, and they are hardy, tenacious growers. These qualities have made them symbols of ambition, desire, energy, and undying love. Our friends born in September tend to be friends for life, to easily earn our favor, and be our biggest supporters. Their easy, carefree energy is a joy to be around.

October: Native to Mexico, cosmos are most recognized by their orderly arrangement of petals atop a long stem reaching up to the sky. Spanish settlers to Mexico emamored with the blossom names them kosmos - meaning order and harmony in the universe. Even today cosmos symbolize balance and harmony. Those born in October tend to be philosophers & thinkers who promote fairness and easily see issues from all sides.

November: First cultivated in Asia, chrysanthemums are strongly associated with the fall season, and because of their perky petals have come to signify joy, friendship, youth, and longevity. Those born in November tend to be charismatic, the life of the party, and can reliably go the distance for those in need.

December: The paperwhite narcissus produces fragrant white blossoms whose petals are as delicate as paper. It is said to represent purity, faithfulness, and respect. In Victorian times, gifting a paperwhite meant "you're the only one." Those born in December tend to be loyal friends, who are big hearted and ease into leadership roles.