The rose is one of the most well-liked tattoo designs among everyone, from teenagers to elderly.

But with such a range of tatts that are tattoos, each one is incredibly unique in it’s own right. Check out these gorgeous rose designs for that something special, whether you’re a girl or a guy.

The Rose Tattoo Design – this has so many meanings and is rich with symbolism. The rose flower is the epitome of beauty, the source of irresistible fragrance, the symbol of love and all this with the hidden catch – the thorn that ensures that all this beauty is not without pain.

Roses are by far one of the most popular tattoo designs for both men and women to get. They are beautiful, timeless, versatile and symbolic. There is even a famous rock n roll band called ‘Rose Tattoo’. We have put together 135 of our favorite ones for you to take a look at.

 Beautiful Rose Tattoos For Women and Men

Large shoulder design

If you’re considering a large rose design and don’t want to go across the back like many people choose to do, you might like to consider placing it across the entire side of your shoulder, like this.

A yellow rose tattoo

While traditionally rose tattoos are done in red, if you have another type of rose that you prefer, then why not try a tattoo in that color, like this design here?

Stylized rose and dagger

This gorgeous piece has been done in the stained glass style and contains a huge amount of vibrant color. While many dagger tattoos can appear quite scary, this one looks arty and beautiful, especially with the colors used.

Wolf and roses

How much time do you have to dedicate to your piece? This brilliant torso piece would’ve taken hours on hours on hours in the chair and likely thousands of dollars to complete! The result? A colorful, amazing, intriguing tattoo.

Anchor and rose

Combine classic tattoo elements for your very on take on a classic tattoo, like this anchor and rose tattoo. Can’t decide whether you want the anchor more or the rose more? Why not do both together!

All the flowers

If you like a particular design or pattern enough, you may think about continuing it across more of your body. This girl likely started out with just a little roses and then decided to continue it across her body making for a sweet effect.

The purple rose

Knowing your coloring is a great step to do before you go and get a tattoo. Some colors will complement you better than others, so they can be good to use in your tattoo designs. This redhead looks great with the purple/green combo.

A picturebook yellow rose

This rose is evocative of many older paintings of roses. If you have something quite specific in mind for your tattoo, you can bring in the painting or picture, or look up which artist draw in the same design. Instagram and Pinterest are great sources!

Rose in time

This sort of tattoos are very popular – you’ll see some different designs all combined into one. Seemingly unrelated, if you choose carefully they will have good continuity. The shading throughout here is done very well, too.

My pup

Another example of getting your best friend inked, this is one cute dog! Chose your tattoo arrtist carefully to get a design that is as clean and detailed as this one. It might cost more, but it’ll definitely be worth it in the long run!

Rose down the thumb

A hand tattoo with a difference! This single stem rose extends down to the thumb  making it an interesting and unique designs. Hand tattoos can be quite unique due to the configuraitons you can make with your ink.

On my thigh

Thighs are a popular place for women to get larger tattoos. They’re hidden so they’re okay to have with any job, and yet you can have them as large as you want, unlike the nape, arms or other such areas. Flower tattoos here are very popular!

A bevvy of beauties

Incorporating interesting patterns into the background of your tattoos can really make them stand out, like this also tribal, almost spider-web like pattern dancing in the background of these flowers and dragonfly design.

Double rosed hands

Tattooing across your entire body is becoming more and more common. This means large tattoos on hands, fingers, toes and necks! Make sure that you have a good looking design and skilled artist before you get into the chair!

Intricate rose an ruby

Unlike the previous tattoo, the design has been drawn by a master of their craft. The love heart ruby in this design is particularly eye catching, with it’s awesome use of light ink to make the gem stand out and shine brightly against the patterned background.

Rose on the neck

Neck tattoos are quite a commitment! Along they are becoming more popular now, in pprevious years having a neck tattoo had you pegged as a criminal. You can tell that this guy is very passionate about tattooing and is perhaps an artist himself.

Rose and amethyst

We’re fairly certain the tattooist behind the previous ruby and rose tattoo on this list is behind this other stunning amethyst and rose design that you see here. The popping gemstone element, rose, and intricate background design are all very similar – and awesome!

Back roses

The back area is the largest canvas area we have for tattoos, so generally it is reserved for larger designs. It is not uncommon for people to get multiple roses tattooed together and often each one will represent something to that person, maybe even something such as a love in their life.

Rose sleeve tattoo

The rich dark red colour is the most traditional of roses and this colour means it works great as a tattoo. Red and black are the two most popular colours of tattoo.

Rose collar bone piece

There is no doubt that a rose tattoo is one of the most common tattoos all over the world. It is as popular among the westerners as a lotus is in the east. As a matter of fact these two beautiful flowers share a lot of meanings in the world of symbolism and body art. Throughout history, a rose has held a special place in tales, legends and parts of different cultures. The most popular and well known thing that a rose symbolizes is love. Which is why it’s quite interesting that to many it will also represent a symbol of loss or rather lost love.

Thorn back design

Here is a look at the history of roses and the myths behind them:The role of rose in myths: It was believed by ancient Greeks that white was the original color of rose. But it turned red when the goddess of love, Aphrodite bled on a rose after been poked by a thorn. It is this blood from the goddess that made the rose red. In tattoo designs one can often see a rose portrayed along with a drop of blood oozing from it. Assuming it is from the point of view of a broken heart or from the mythological point of view, this seems rather apt, doesn’t it?

Bird shoulder design

Sparrows are also a very popular tattoo design, particularly amongst females and you will quite often see them worked in to the same tattoo as roses or flowers.

Day of the dead design

A very cool day of the dead themed piece up the side of the ribs.