UNDER THE ROSE EARRINGS

Did you know that the rose has often been associated with secrecy, even in ancient times? In ancient mythology, Cupid gave a rose to Harpocrates, the god of silence, to keep him from telling about the indiscretions of Venus. Ceilings of dining rooms have been decorated with carvings of roses, reportedly to remind guests that what was said at the table should be kept confidential. Thus, information shared "under the rose" (or "sub rosa" in New Latin), is meant to be secret! Mismatched dangling post earrings in gold tone metal and enamel, each measuring about 1.25 inches long.