1946 Vintage Sterling Silver York Rose Brooch and Necklace Dual-Purpose Piece (with Hallmark) [Christmas Gift]

1946 Sterling Silver Vintage York Rose Brooch and Necklace Pendant (Hallmarked), acquired from an antique shop in England. The House of York (English: House of York) was a royal house of England. In the latter half of the 15th century, it contended for the throne with the House of Lancaster. The conflict stemmed from both houses being cadet branches of the Plantagenet dynasty, ultimately leading to the Wars of the Roses. The war was named because the emblems of both houses featured a rose: the House of York had a white rose, and the House of Lancaster had a red rose. This brooch features the rose of the House of York. The rose also symbolizes love and sincere, pure affection, embodying love, peace, friendship, courage, and devotion. In ancient Greek mythology, the rose is a fusion of love and beauty, serving as the embodiment of the goddess of beauty and infused with the blood of the god of love. The rose is a universal language for expressing love, often given as a token of affection. Especially around Valentine's Day, roses become even more precious, making them the perfect gift for lovers and couples.