Discover the Symbolism and Customization of Birth Flower Bar Necklaces

The Meaning and Symbolism of Birth Flower Bar Necklaces

Birth flower bar necklaces have become a popular piece of jewelry that allows the wearer to connect with their personal identity and values. The birth flower assigned to each month has poetic and symbolic meaning that tells us something about the characteristics associated with people born during that time. Wearing a necklace with your own birth flower or that of a loved one can be a meaningful reminder of inner beauty, values, and family bonds.

History of the Birth Flower Concept

The idea of attaching symbolic plants and flowers to people born in different months dates back centuries. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, this tradition may have origins as far back as ancient Roman times. Romans celebrated feast days to honor various gods and goddesses, with each feast having an associated flower. They may have connected symbolic plants to different months and times of year when each was at its peak bloom or represented in festivities.

In Victorian times, small bouquets called tussie-mussies became popular adornments used to send coded messages and express meanings. The symbolic language of flowers was well-established during the 19th century when published guides helped popularize the practice of using blooms to communicate subtle meanings without words. It was around this period that publications more formally codified the custom of assigning a different birth flower for each month.

Birth Flower Meanings in Necklaces

Today birth flower necklaces allow wearers to connect to what their birth bloom represents about their personality traits and values. Here are the traditional meanings behind modern birth flower bar pendants:

• January - Carnation - Admiration, distinction, love
• February - Violet - Loyalty, devotion, humility, faithfulness
• March - Daffodil - Rebirth, new beginnings, eternal life
• April - Sweet Pea - Pleasure, enjoyment, blissful delight
• May - Lily of the Valley - Sweetness, purity of heart, humility
• June - Rose - Love, admiration, appreciation
• July - Larkspur - Positivity, lightness of spirit
• August - Gladiolus - Strength of character, faithfulness
• September - Aster - Wisdom, patience
• October - Marigold - Creativity, passion, devotion
• November - Chrysanthemum - Friendship, happiness, optimism
• December - Holly - Hope, defense against adversity

Customizing Bar Necklaces with Birth Flowers

One of the reasons birth flower bar necklaces make such meaningful keepsakes is their ability to be customized. Rather than choosing a generalized pendant, you can create one displaying the flowers representing your own birth month or that of someone special to you. Here are some ideas for personalizing bar necklaces with birth flowers:

Your Own Birth Flower

Selecting your own birth month's bloom helps keep you connected to your personal symbolic flower. It can serve as a reminder to embrace the positive virtues and strengths associated with your birth month. Seeing that special pendant daily can help motivate you to nurture your inner spirit.

Family Member Birth Flowers

Choosing the flowers for your mother, grandmother, daughter, or other loved one creates a sentimental family keepsake. The necklace allows you to keep symbolism representing their personalities close to your heart. It makes a beautiful gift for a birthday, Mother's Day, anniversary, or any day you want to honor their presence in your life.

Combination Family Flowers

You can mix and match birth flowers on a single bar pendant to celebrate an entire family. Select impressive longer bars that allow you to show pride in your family while appreciating everyone's unique spirit. It becomes a heartfelt symbol of the entire family’s bond.

Flower Meaning Jewelry Sets

Build a meaningful floral motif jewel set around your birth flower centerpiece bar necklace. Add earrings featuring the month's bloom or one that has complementary symbolism. Stack your birth flower pendant with other bars displaying themes matching the virtues associated with your personality and inner strengths.

Birth Flower Bar Necklaces for Gifting

Part of the delight of a personalized birth flower bar necklace is its potential for expressing love and connection when given as a gift. Here are some ideas on meaningful ways to present it to different loved ones:

New Mother Gifts

When a friend or family member has a new baby, a birth flower bar necklace commemorating the child's birth month makes the perfect congratulatory present for the new mother. She will love honoring her newest member of the family.

Grandmother Jewelry Gifts

Let your mother or grandmother know she is the family matriarch deserving honor and respect by gifting her with a necklace using her own birth month flower or her grandchildren's blooms.

Sister, Daughter, Friend Meaningful Presents

The women in your inner circle will appreciate the symbolism of a floral bar featuring their birth month bloom. Or choose flowers representing virtues you believe match their exceptional personalities.

Anniversary Milestones Tributes

On a major anniversary, surprise your partner with a piece displaying both birth flowers. Alternatively, highlight the floral symbolism of past wedding anniversaries by month.

Birth flower bar necklaces never go out of style. Their capacity for expressing personal connection makes them a sentimental accessory with romantic, emotional symbolism that never fades. They become family treasure pieces passed down through generations.

FAQs

What is the meaning behind birth flower bar necklaces?

Birth flower bar necklaces feature the traditional bloom associated with each month and the symbolic meaning connected to people born during that time. They allow the wearer to connect with virtues and personality traits of their birth flower.

How do you customize a birth flower pendant?

Many jewelers allow you to choose what flowers go on your personalized bar necklace. Select your own birth month or those representing loved ones such as a child, partner, or mother.

What makes a good gift for mom or grandmother?

Birth flower jewelry is a thoughtful gift for the nurturing women in your family. Choose the bloom representing their birth month or those of their children and grandchildren.

How can I coordinate my birth flower necklace?

Build a set around your personalized pendant by adding earrings or stacking bands featuring your birth flower. Or match pieces displaying the symbolic meanings connected to you.