A Spectacular Diadem with Stars. Gold, silver, rubies, diamonds, Mid 19th century. (Albion Art Collection)

And the marvelous rose became crimson, like the rose of the eastern sky.

A Spectacular Diadem with Stars. Gold, silver, rubies, diamonds, Mid 19th century. (Albion Art Collection)

And the marvelous rose became crimson, like the rose of the eastern sky. Crimson was the girdle of petals, and crimson as a ruby was the heart
Oscar Wilde