In the language of flowers, the lily of the valley symbolises the return of happiness and is the birth flower for May. The lily of the valley is the national flower of Finland, and in France, on 1st May, lily of the valleys are gifted to family and friends as a token of luck.
Winter In July
MJ was born and raised in South Korea. Her birthday in July was always in the middle of summer until she moved to Aotearoa and celebrated her birthday in winter. She studied fine art and design in South Korea and fell in love with New Zealand during a visit. After completing training at Peter Minturn Goldsmith School in Auckland, she now handcrafts each piece of Winter in July jewellery in her Auckland studio, aiming to bring joy to the wearer.