Gemstone Alphabet Greeting Cards

M is for Magnolia. I flower symbolism the Magnolia stands for the love of nature. The plant is ancient and has been around before bees appeared. Fo...

A is for Appleblossom. From the 13th century mythology to the still well known phrase of “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, apples have long h...

S is for Sage. Sage has had an epic list of miraculous attributes and and properties assigned to it over the history of humankind. From being able ...

J is for Juniper. Best known for their part in producing gin, juniper berries are also used in many countries to make sauces and accompaniments to ...

H is for Hibiscus. There are several hundred different Hibiscus flowers, all are stunning in nature and attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds....

D is for Dahlia. There are 42 species of Dahlia.As with Roses the different colours of Dahlias symbolise Different things. Red: strength and power ...

C is for Cherry. While we associate traditions about cherry blossoms with Japan and its annual Hanami festival, the gift of a cherry tree is said t...

& (Ampersand) is for Amaryllis. The amaryllis plant has a symbiotic relationship with carpenter bees, and is also visited by moths at night.. I...

T is for Tulip. Synonymous with Dutch tulip fields and windmills, tulip cultivation started in Persia in the 10th century. Tulip petals are edible ...

L is for Lupin. Lupins symbolise imagination, admiration, and overall happiness. There are over 199 varieties of the plant. From some of these the ...

G is for Ginger. Ginger is of course mostly known for its root rather than its surprisingly beautiful flowers. Ginger root is a popular spiced and ...

B is for Blueberry. In plant symbolism blueberries stand for Youthfulness of Body and Mind, Optimism and Confidence in the Future. The Botanical Al...

W is for Wood Iron. Wood Iron is used as a synonym for Goethite and Limonite...while usually quite dark and unspectacular to look at, rare finds ca...

V is for Variscite. Variscite can be confused with turquoise in appearance although variscite is usually greener in colour. The green colour comes ...

S is for Sapphire. Sapphire gemstones are most known for their mesmerising blue colour. They are not just pretty though, as they are also the 3rd h...

M is for Malachite. Famous for its vibrant green somewhat stripe patterned appearance. The name derived from the mineral’s resemblance to the leave...

Z is for Zebra Plant. The characteristically stripey leaves give it its name but really its called Aphelandra squarrosa. That’s not a name for a fu...

Y is for Yucca. The flower of the Yucca is the state flower of New Mexico. The plant is native to South America and symbolises transmutation, prote...

X is for Xerochrysum Bracteatum Commonly known as strawflower native to Australia. The name strawflower also stuck because it became most popular i...

W is for Waterlily. All ancient cultures have associated water lilies with gods and spirituality - symbolising purity, joy, pleasure, rebirth, well...

V is for Violet. Violets are of the plant genus Viola. Featured here is the one more exotic Parma Violet synonymous with the signature scent and fl...

U is for Uva Ursi. Uva Ursi literally means grape of the bear, as the fruit is commonly eaten by...you guessed it - bears! Native Americans called ...

R is for Rose. In the Victorian times and the language of flowers called Floriagraphy, Roses had many different meanings: Red: I love you Yellow: F...

Q is for Quince. The quince fruit is a striking yellow colour colour and while some species can be eaten raw most require some form of cooking. It ...