New Gold-Tone and Red Rose Earrings (3.5" long) ROSE SYMBOLISM “Various folk cultures and traditions assign symbolic meaning to the rose. Examples of common meanings of different colored roses are: true love (red), mystery (blue), innocence or purity (white), death (black), friendship (yellow), and passion (orange). Popularly and universally, the rose symbolizes romance and love. But rosebuds are also a symbol of beauty and courage. Of course, there are other meanings implied depending on context and the culture: desire, admiration, and passion, for instance.”