This is a real rose (12") preserved in lacquer and trimmed in 24K gold. The classic red rose is the most popular Birth Color Rose from Living Gold Co. (USA), the leading manufacturer of quality roses in precious metals.Each flower is picked fresh at the peak of its beauty, formed and crafted by hand (to remove thorns, extra leaves, petals, etc.), and electroplated with a secret technique. You can still see the veins in the petals and leaves.Every part of the rose -- including the petals, leaves and stem -- is real. One rose can take over 50 steps and 3-6 months to complete by skilled artisans and trained technicians under Living Gold's strict quality control.The rose comes in a beautiful green gift box with a Genuine 6" Crystal Vase w/ tiny 24k gold-plated metal flower and a card of authenticity. It will last forever and is the perfect way to show your everlasting love.As part of the Birth Color Rose collection, this Red Rose represents the month of January. This rose is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and other special occasions. There are 50 different Living Gold Color Roses that you can choose from and collect!Living Gold Co. is one of the original gold rose manufacturers and is known for producing the best quality and most beautiful roses in the market today. No other company in the world has been able to reproduce Living Gold products with the same craftsmanship, authenticity and refinement.