Real rose (12″) preserved in lacquer and trimmed in 24K Gold. As part of the Birth Color Rose collection, this Burgundy Rose represents the month of February. The Burgundy Rose is a symbol of Deep Passion, Romantic Devotion, Commitment and Loyalty. How It’s Made Each flower is picked fresh at the peak of its beauty, formed and crafted by our skilled artisans (to remove thorns, extra leaves & petals), and electro-plated by our trained technicians. It takes 3-6 months and more than 50 steps to create a quality Living Gold rose. As with any item from nature, each rose is unique in its size, shape and appearance. No two are exactly alike. When held to light, you can even see the veins in the petals and leaves. The rose truly is a one-of-a-kind art-piece that will last forever. Packaging The rose is packaged in a Red Window Box or in a larger Green Window Box if ordered with the 6″ Crystal Vase. The back of the box describes how the rose is made. A Card of Authenticity comes with every rose. Gift Ideas Living Gold roses are collectible and perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, and other special occasions that warrant a precious, memorable gift. All roses are guaranteed to be real by Living Gold Co. (USA), the original manufacturer of Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum & Silver roses and the industry leader for over 30 years. WARNING: Beware of cheap imitations that have flooded the market. They are made with fake gold, petals, leaves, thorns and stems. These roses look identical to each other and are made with plastic leaves and petals. Any product shipped from overseas or priced extremely low is not an authentic Living Gold rose.