There are languages older than speech.
Languages not written in ink, but in petals and leaves, handed from palm to palm. In Victorian England, this secret tongue became known as floriography, the Language of Flowers.
A single bloom might mean love eternal. A bouquet could carry hidden sorrow. To accept a violet was to welcome modest affection. To wear lavender was to speak of devotion. At a time when polite society kept hearts quiet, flowers did the talking.
Today, this forgotten dictionary has been rediscovered, reminding us that every flower has something to say, and that we can still listen.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
In 2023, a luminous series arrived on screens across the world: The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart. Adapted from Holly Ringland’s bestselling novel, it tells the story of a young girl whose life is forever shaped by grief, love, and resilience, all woven together by the language of flowers.
Set against the wild landscapes of Australia, the series explores how flowers become more than decoration. They are healers, storytellers, memory-keepers. Each bloom chosen carries meaning, whether to honour the lost, express love unspoken, or offer silent strength.
The series struck a chord because it tapped into something timeless: our need to find symbols in nature, to let petals say what words cannot. Audiences fell in love with the way every bouquet became a letter, every flower an expression of emotion that transcends language.
Much like the Victorians, Alice Hart reminded us that flowers are powerful. They connect us to memory, to tradition, and to the wild places of our hearts.
And when flowers are pressed into jewellery, those whispers last forever.
Jewellery as a Living Dictionary
The Victorians sent coded messages through posies and bouquets. We, too, can carry these messages, but in a way that endures. A pendant cast from a bloom is a secret letter in silver. A charm of loyalty, hope, or remembrance that rests close to the skin.
Each flower holds a story. And when transformed into jewellery, it becomes not just a symbol, but a talisman. A necklace that speaks.
An Expanded Floral Dictionary in Silver
Here are just some of the flowers that whisper their meanings in silver:
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Forget-Me-Not Jewellery – Symbol of remembrance, true love, and memories never fading. A perfect pendant for keeping someone close, even when apart.
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Violet Jewellery – A flower of modesty, humility, and faithfulness. To wear a violet necklace is to carry quiet but steadfast love.
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Lavender Jewellery – Long associated with calm and devotion, lavender speaks of serenity and loyal friendship. A silver lavender sprig would be a gift of gentle constancy.
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Ivy Jewellery – Not a bloom, but a Victorian favourite. Ivy symbolised fidelity and eternal friendship, entwining itself into the language of lasting bonds.
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Fuchsia Jewellery – In floriography, the fuchsia represented confiding love. Its delicate hanging blooms made it a symbol of graceful affection.
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Foxglove Jewellery – Both enchanting and dangerous, foxgloves spoke of both insincerity and a fairy’s charm. They remind us of the dual nature of beauty — captivating, but never without edge.
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Lily Jewellery – A flower of majesty and renewal, lilies were often linked to purity. In silver, a lily pendant becomes a graceful gift for fresh starts or weddings.
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Honeysuckle Jewellery – Sign of bonds of affection. Sweet and clinging, honeysuckle told of enduring love.
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Rose Jewellery – Every shade of rose carried its own meaning: red for passion, white for innocence, yellow for friendship, pink for admiration.
Why the Language of Flowers Still Matters
Even now, we look for meaning in petals. We tuck flowers into hair on wedding days. We lay them gently to remember. We send them when words fail.
But real blooms fade. Flower jewellery preserves that language forever. A silver pendant shaped from a violet will always whisper of humility. A necklace formed from forget-me-nots will always speak of remembrance.
It’s a way to carry the meadow with you, to let your jewellery be your voice.
The Bespoke Language of Flowers
One of the most enchanting possibilities of floriography is its personalisation. Your story may not be written in roses or violets. Perhaps your wedding bouquet was filled with sweet peas. Perhaps your grandmother adored marigolds. Perhaps the last walk you took with someone you loved was lined with foxgloves.
Through bespoke silver jewellery, those very blooms can be preserved. Each petal, leaf, or seed head cast in silver, creating a piece that carries a language unique to you. Not just the universal Victorian meanings, but your meanings, personal, lived, unforgettable.
Bespoke Silver Florals: Your Story in Bloom
Every flower tells a story, but sometimes, the most powerful messages are the ones that belong only to you. That is the beauty of bespoke silver flower jewellery.
If you have something you long to say in petals, let it be whispered in silver. Whether it’s a bloom from your wedding bouquet, a flower that carries family memory, or simply a favourite that speaks your heart, Sue can transform it into a pendant that is one-of-a-kind.
Bespoke commissions are a wonderful way to ensure your thoughtfulness is felt by your loved ones. Each piece is cast from nature itself, carrying its true form and meaning. And, at your request, a hand-written note card can be included with your pendant, gently explaining the symbolism of the chosen flower, so the gift is not only beautiful but understood.
It is jewellery that speaks. A language of love, remembrance, and intention, captured forever in fine silver.
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A Timeless Whisper
The Victorians once slipped flowers into letters and gloves. Today, we clasp them as pendants around our necks, still carrying their messages, still letting them speak for us.
The Language of Flowers never truly vanished, it was only waiting to bloom again. And through jewellery, it has found a form that will not wilt, a beauty that does not fade.
To wear a flower is to wear a word.
To carry a bloom in silver is to carry a story.
And perhaps, to carry a secret only you understand.