In the classical era, the rose was identified with the goddess of love aphrodite (greek name) and venus (roman name). In rome a wild rose would be placed on the door of a room where secret matters were discussed. Thus the phrase sub rosa or "under the rose€" which means to keep a secret. These rose earrings were inspired by the rose and teardrop, a fabric design produced in 1923 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Scottish architect, designer, water colorist and artist. Finish: solid brass, electro-plated with non-tarnishing silver, giclee print, posts are hypo-allergenic. Gift boxed with Provenance Card