In jewelry design, the most common element used by designers is the image of plants and flowers. In addition to the shape of beautiful jewelry, the implied meaning of the plant itself is often used to symbolize the character of the wearer and its good wishes. For example, in our Chinese jewelry culture, if a person wears an emerald orchid brooch, it means that the owner is indifferent to the world and the elegant state of mind of a modest gentleman. Strong, persevering integrity. Similarly, in Western jewelry culture, the meaning of plants and flowers is also a factor that designers must consider when designing and making jewelry. Similar to our plum, orchid, bamboo, chrysanthemum, there are many plant allusions in Western culture that have to be said: such as Athena’s olive tree, Apollo’s laurel tree, Dionysus’ ivy, Artemis’s The walnut tree, etc. Today, I want to introduce to you, the plant that is particularly favored by jewelry, perfume, or Western cooking - laurel.
Laurel, native to the Mediterranean coast and Asia Minor, is a botanical plant. The leaves of laurel are thick, smooth and dark green, and light green at the bottom, oval, evergreen, and never wither. Europeans love laurel not only because it is an indispensable spice in their lives, but also because of the romantic myths and legends about it.
Legend has it that in ancient Greece, there was a goddess named Daphne with a beautiful face, a well-behaved personality and a graceful figure. She was the daughter of the river god. She lived in the mountains, forests and waters. Animals are companions with nature. One day, the sun god Apollo passed by the place where Daphne lived. He was deeply impressed by her beauty and fell in love with the goddess. However, because the mischievous Cupid resented Apollo's rude words to him, he would hate love. The arrow of lead was shot at Daphne, making Daphne unable to accept anyone's love and fearing Apollo's pursuit. Although Apollo played the most beautiful tunes for her and said the most beautiful love words to her, as soon as he approached Daphne, Daphne would run away immediately.
