Rose Daughter Bracelet

"D'you know why everyone wants a rose wreath, dear? Forgive me for insulting you by asking, but you look as if maybe you don't know." 
"No-o," said Beauty. "Not because they're beautiful?"
The woman laughed with genuine amusement. "Bless you. Maybe it's no wonder they grow for you after all. You know -- pansy for thoughtfulness, yew for sorrow, bay for glory, dock for tomorrow? Roses are for love. Not forget-me-not, honeysuckle, silly sweethearts' love but the love that makes you and keeps you whole, love that gets you through the worst your life'll give you and that pours out of you when you're given the best instead." 
-Rose Daughter, Robin McKinley
 
This bracelet, made of rosettes with gold-plated steel links and red crystal, immediately reminded me of roses. And this quote from one of my favorite authors seemed to be a perfect accompaniment. So circle your wrist or the wrist of a loved one with these chainmail "roses", for enduring love.