The Azalea is a flower of extraordinary vitality and is symbolic of temperance. To look at the vibrant blossoms of the azalea is to almost feel overwhelmed with its glorious pink richness. The idea of temperance is one that can easily be understood when looking at the luscious pink blooms for in their vibrant color lies the soothing result of a tempered red or orange. The azalea is a flower that invites the wearer to revel in the warmth of summer sun and color and is meant for a woman who is not afraid to express herself in all ways possible. The azalea is for a woman of confidence tempered with just the right touch of humility. The azalea is made with a combination of pink tourmaline, pink sapphires, pink spinel, and gold. Pink tourmaline is thought to be the stone of universal friendship and is closely linked to aiding all functions of the heart. Pink sapphires are rare and since medieval times were thought to ward off the plague as well as the evil eye. Pink spinels are thought to promote courage and focus as well as the ability for and individual to express themselves and see others for who they really are. Pink spinels bring out that which is authentic in an individual and encourages compassion on all levels and interactions while gold is a strengthener of the heart. The azalea belongs with a woman who is seeking to express herself and yet maintain compassion for others. The azalea is a summer fantasy come true.

The Box

The azalea box is covered with a large blossom made out of tourmaline, spinel, morganite and rose quartz and is surrounded by green peridot leaves as well as peridot chips, and both pink and green tourmaline all hand sewn on raw silk. The inside of the box is lined with Japanese hand screened paper as well as raw silk and twisted silk ribbon. The azalea box can reside anywhere in a house although in a living room near a window may give the room an extra ray of pink light.