Vintage Signed Curtman (CC) 1/20 12k Gold Filled Leaf and Pearl Pin Brooch 1950s

Exquisite detail has gone into the making of this rose brooch, from the fine markings within the petals of the rose and the leaves to the thorns represented in the stem.

This brooch is called the " Legend of the Christmas Rose".

Legend has it that the Christmas rose is of miraculous origin. Supposedly, on the way to meet baby Jesus, the shepherds and Wise Men were seen by a young girl named Madelon. One by one, every visitor had something to give the baby. In addition to gold, frankincense and myrrh, Jesus was given all kinds of presents in accordance with the visitor’s ability. Realizing that she had nothing to give, Madelon wept. Then, an angel visited her. It dusted off the snow from the ground. As Madelon kept crying, her tears turned into this beautiful white flower. The angel told her that the flower represented purity, and it was the greatest gift she could give. Rejoicing, she presented it to baby Jesus, and this flower has been a symbol of Epiphany ever since.

Weight: 5.67 grams
Length: 3 inch