The fleur-de-lis symbol (also spelled fleur-de-lys) means a lot to many people around the world, especially
in Quebec, New Orleans & certain European regions. It is a all time classic, very sophisticated & symbolizes
many things depending on your origins.
In ancient Egypt and in India it used to be the symbol of life and resurrection. In France it used to be
the symbol of Kings representing purity, wisdom and honesty. Still today French people use it as their
emblem even if it doesn't figure on the nation's flag. Even in Great Britain the fleur-de-lis used to be
commonly used by the knights in order to symbolize their timeless devotion to the royalty in power.
Also a French history from the colonialism as left this symbol to some North American regions such as Quebec
in Canada, and some United States regions: St. Louis (Missouri), New Orleans and Louisiana.
In modern Quebec in Canada, it's the symbol of francophones and wearing a fleur-de-lis means you are proud
of those French origins. Represented 4 times on the province's flag it is usually in blue color.
Fleur-de-lis is commun on architecture's designs, old style costume clothing such as Medival & of course
jewelry. Born in Quebec, the silversmithing artist Blue Crockatt made a lot of Fleur-de-Lys symbols on her
jewelry which ou can see here:
http://sterlingsilverart.com/index.php/cPath/36_70
Most popular items are earrings, pendants & tie tack pins but you can also find rings, widebands, bands...
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