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This beautifully crafted piece has been one of my favorites. The leaves and petals are textured and it has a very smooth, satiny finish.

A realistic looking, goldtone, metal rose from 1966 by designer Giovanni, this is featured in Ronna Lee Aikins book, 20th Century Costume Jewelry: 1900-1980.

From what I've researched, this was originally called Legend of The Christmas Rose and came with matching earrings and a card with the story of The Christmas Rose. I've included the story below for those that may be interested.

It needs a really good professional cleaning. I haven't done it due to its age and I've been afraid of damaging it. It's extremely solid at all points.

It measures approximately 2-3/4" x 1-1/2"

Marked “Giovanni”
From The Longcraft Company, Boston, Massachusetts


LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS ROSE

The Legend of the Christmas Rose is a charming tale of a little shepherd girl named Madelon.

As Madelon tended to her sheep one cold and wintry night, Wise Men and shepherds passed by Madelon’s snow-covered field bearing gifts for the Christ Child. Following, Madelon saw the Magi present gold, myrrh and frankincense to the baby…even the humble shepherds had brought fruits, honey and doves to give to the babe…but Madelon had nothing, not even a simple flower for the Newborn King. Standing outside the stable where Jesus had been born, poor Madelon wept, wishing that she had a gift she could carry to the infant. A watching Angel, taking pity on Madelon, caused the snow at the feet of the small girl feet to vanish, thus revealing a most beautiful white flower whose petals were tipped with pink, formed by the Angel from the tears which had fallen from the eyes of the little shepherdess. Overjoyed, Madelon presented her gift at the manger of the baby Jesus…her gift of the Christmas Rose.