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 REDOUTE Botanical CORCOPSIS Flower ORIG Art Print 24 $2.99 Time Remaining: 25d 8h 23m Buy It Now for only: $2.99 |
 Camellia panache Floral Print By Pierre Joseph Redoute 12 x 16 1 2 Japonica $15.00 Time Remaining: 36m |
 Dalea double Floral Print By Pierre Joseph Redoute 12 x 16 1 2 Framed $15.00 Time Remaining: 36m |
 Antique Botanical Fruit Print by PJ Redoute of Framboisier $0.99 Time Remaining: 9h 36m |
 REDOUTE Botanical SWEET PEA BOUQUET Flower ORIG Art 70 $6.99 Time Remaining: 23d 12h 39m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Vintage FRAMED Botanical PRINT RAMBLER ROSE PJ Pierre Joseph ReDoute WOOD FRAME $12.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 1d 13h 37m |
 REDOUTE BOTANICAL PRINT ROSES PANSIES ROSE BENGALE DES PRES ET PESEES $7.99 Time Remaining: 2d 10h 20m |
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 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 8 Gnaphale superbe french name $3.43 Time Remaining: 10h 2m Buy It Now for only: $3.43 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 02 Alstromeria Lily $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 007 Poppy $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 4m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 013 Bouquet of Camellia $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 103 peony $2.28 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 2m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 014 White Camellia $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 15 DblWhite Camellia $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 4m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 44 Gaillardia $2.28 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 20 Cherries $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 022 White Chrysanthemum $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 027 Cyclamen $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 144 IXIA $2.28 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 031 Angels Trumpet $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 32 Blue Plumbago $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 034 Dombeya $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Print 72 HIBISCUS $2.28 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 035 Christmas Rose w bfly $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 039 Strawberries $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 47 WALLFLOWER $2.28 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 041 Red Fritillary $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 043 Fuchsia $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 045 Blue Gentiana w bfly $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Print 72 HIBISCUS $3.28 Time Remaining: 29d 9h 29m Buy It Now for only: $3.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 049 Pink Gladiolus $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 51 Red Currants w bfly $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 053 Day Lily $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 19 CAMPANULE $3.43 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 29m Buy It Now for only: $3.43 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 58 Iris Frangee $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 060 Iris Xiphium w bfly $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 064 Pink Hyacinith $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 93 opium poppy $2.28 Time Remaining: 3d 13h 51m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 065 Blue Hyacinth $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 066 Hyacinith $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 REDOUTE Botanical PINK CABBAGE ROSE Flower Art 131 $6.99 Time Remaining: 23d 14h 2m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 068 Pink Jasmine $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 70 Sweet Pea Bouquet $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 072 Hibiscus $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 22 Chrysanthemum $6.43 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 29m Buy It Now for only: $6.43 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 076 Madonna Lily $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 80 Snap Dragon $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 81 Forget me not $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 REDOUTE Botanical PINK ROSA INDICA Rose Flower 132 $7.99 Time Remaining: 23d 14h 6m Buy It Now for only: $7.99 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 082 Narcissus $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 083 Daffodil $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 REDOUTE Botanical DWARF MORNING GLORY Flower 74 $4.99 Time Remaining: 10h 3m Buy It Now for only: $4.99 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 084 White Narcissus $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 5m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 86 Water Lily $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 087 French Marigold $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 42 Fritillaria Crown Imperial $2.28 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 093 Poppy $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 97 Pansy Bouquet $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 099 Lily $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 48 Gladiola $2.28 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $2.28 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 100 Blue Phlox $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 103 Red Peony $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 59B Spanish Iris $4.58 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 29m Buy It Now for only: $4.58 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 107 Wild Indigo $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 107 Wild Indigo $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 108 Pear $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 REDOUTE Botanical PINK CABBAGE ROSE Art Print 119 $6.99 Time Remaining: 23d 13h 35m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 111 Primrose w bfly $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 114 Royal Plums $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 114b White Grapes $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 98 Madagascar periwinkle $4.58 Time Remaining: 3d 14h 8m Buy It Now for only: $4.58 |
 Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 116 Wild Plums $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 120 Centifolia Rose 4 $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 125 Rose Bouquet $5.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $6.00 |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 39 STRAWBERRY $11.95 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $11.95 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 127 China Roses w bfly $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 128 Sulphur Rose $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 REDOUTE Botanical BENGALE ROSE Art BUTTERFLY Print 123 $6.99 Time Remaining: 23d 13h 46m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 130 Wild Rose $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 134 Ladys Slipper $2.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $3.00 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 138 Tiger Flower $3.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $4.00 |
 REDOUTE Botanical YELLOW ROSE Flower VINTAGE Print 129 $5.99 Time Remaining: 21d 6h 21m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 Redoute Botanical Print 140 White Tuberose $4.00 Time Remaining: 4d 10h 6m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 two vintage framed hand painted botanical prints Redoute Horticulture Belge $105.00 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 5m |
 SALE Redoute Flower Print 4 Amaryllis Belladonna $3.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 15m |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 10 SCARLET FLOWERED AVENS $3.43 Time Remaining: 16d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $3.43 |
 SALE Redoute Flower Print 3 Amaryllis Equestre $2.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 15m |
 SALE Redoute Botanical Print 9 China Aster $1.30 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 REDOUTE Botanical PEONY Flower VINTAGE Art Print 101 $5.99 Time Remaining: 20d 11h 31m Buy It Now for only: $5.99 |
 SALE Redoute Botanical Print 8 Astelma Gnaphale $0.99 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 SALE Redoute Botanical Print 7 Simple Anemone $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 SALE Redoute Botanical Print 6 Anemone Hortensis $2.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 REDOUTE Botanical CHRISTMAS ROSE Butterfly FLOWER 35 $8.99 Time Remaining: 23d 12h 12m Buy It Now for only: $8.99 |
 SALE Redoute Botanical Print 5 Red Amaryllis $3.20 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 SALE Redoute Botanical Print 2 Lily Of The Incas $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 SALE Redoute Botanical Print 10 Scarlet Avens $2.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 Pierre Joseph Redoute Botanical Prints 81 Forget Me Not $11.43 Time Remaining: 21d 12h 29m Buy It Now for only: $11.43 |
 1 2 OFF Redoute Botanical Fruit Print 1 3 Apricots $3.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 16m |
 SALE Redoute Flower 13 Camellias Narcissus Pansy $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 15h 18m |
Redoute Botanical
14K Gold Rose
It should be no surprise to learn that if you are a lover of flowers, particularly the rose, you have the option of purchasing them in gold karat. If you're looking for a 14K gold rose versus one made of 24 karats, you're out of luck. The 14K gold rose doesn't exist in the world of rose gold plating.
Gold roses are only made with 24k gold as the gold has to be pure (24k gold is a soft and pure metal) in order to plate it on each rose. As it turns out, a 14K gold rose is just not as pure as it needs to be. In addition, there are other metals in it so as to make it hard. All in all, in order for gold plated roses to come out looking like they do, they go through a rigorous 40 step process, but once complete, you're left with a magnificent one-of a kind rose to cherish forever.
When it comes to giving flowers on special occasions, the rose is usually the flower of choice. Their popularity as gifts for anniversaries, birthday, weddings, and mother's day, can't even compare to other flower species. The next time one of these occasions pop up, take a look at purchasing a 24K gold rose instead of the real thing; prices, after all, are competitive and a 24K gold rose will last a lifetime. In addition, unlike the real thing, a 24K gold rose doesn't come with any prickly thorns on its stem – that's a win, win all around.
According to fossil evidence, the rose plant has been around for 35 million years. And, throughout history, roses have been used in everything from medicine to cosmetics. Roses are described in ancient literature as "feeding the body, the soul, and the spirit." Rose oil in Persia, was made from damask roses because of their strong scent; it was traded around the world and was highly sought after. Rose scented olive oils were used in perfumes found in Greece so as to keep away illness and bless the dead. In the 13th century, the very first apothecary rose, called the R. Gallica officinalis, was found, and was part of an industry found in the city of Provins, France. This particular rose was used in a wide variety of powders, jellies, and oils and was believed to cure an array of illnesses.
In the world of art, the rose flower has also been extremely significant. Through many centuries, this beautiful flower has gone on to inspire many an artist. As far back as 2000 BC, roses have appeared in paintings. In the design of carpets and paintings in Persia, roses have always played an important role. In the 16th century, Dutch painters featured roses in their oil paintings, thus making them extremely popular. The most famous rose painter of all time was Pierre-Joseph Redoute; the French Empress Josephine, commissioned him to paint more than 170 of her roses found in her extensive gardens. In many a framed print today, reproductions of Redoute's botanical art can still be found.
With its long history and popularity, it's no surprise that the rose has gone on to be immortalized in a precious metal like 24K gold. Not only do we want roses in our gardens and on our walls, but we want to be able to treasure them in a way that replicates the succulent bouquets made up in flower shops. A 24K gold rose is undoubtedly a wonderful homage to these dazzling flora.
Copyright Shelley Vassall, 2010. Contact the author to obtain permission for republication.
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