This is a real rose (12") preserved in lacquer and trimmed in 24K gold. It will last forever and is an eternal symbol of love and beauty. Each rose is unique just as it is in nature. It is made by Living Gold Co. (Azusa, CA), the largest and oldest gold rose manufacturer in the world. HOW IT'S MADE: Each flower is picked fresh at the peak of its beauty, formed and crafted by hand (to remove thorns, extra leaves, petals, etc.), and then lacquered and electroplated with a secret technique. You can still see the veins in most of the petals and leaves. It takes 3-6 months and over 50 steps by our skilled artisans and well-trained technicians to complete one rose. PACKAGING: The rose is packaged in a beautiful red gift box with information about the rose and a card of authenticity. DECOR & GIFT IDEAS: The rose is a beautiful art piece that can be displayed at home in a vase. It is great conversation piece! The rose is also the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions. There are more than 60 different Living Gold roses that you can choose from and collect!