Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Serpentine and Bronze Catholic Rosary


Beautiful serpentine jade is used in the construction of this rosary.  Vintage bronze wire wraps around each bead making this rosary and heirloom that will last to be passed onto the next generation.
Big, beautiful pumpkin shaped butterscotch quartz make up the Paters and compliment the other colors.
View this and my other rosaries at my Etsy shop! The Beaded Lady









St Francis Rosary Beads in Russian Jade by Unbreakable Rosaries




Just listed at Unbreakable Rosaries - St Francis of Assisi rosary beads in green Russian jade and brown Tibetan agate with a papal crucifix.

For more wire-wrapped rosaries, chaplets and bracelets please visit my shop at UnbreakableRosaries.com.


Monday, May 20, 2013

Wedding, Baptismal Rosary at HeartFeltRosaries.com!

Frosted Quartz and Swaravski Crystal combine in this simple, understated cable (strung) rosary!
This one has a tiny splash of color in the baby blue Swarovski bicones flanking the Pater Crystal.
Think of baptisms-- or Bridesmaid gifts -- or incorporated into the bouquet!
The Rosary will be offered in pink shortly--

Multiples are available--contact me through my shop at HeartFeltRosaries.com.

To see the listing, click here!

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Three Hail Mary Devotion Chaplet offered by Holy Name Rosaries


This is one of several 3 Hail Mary chaplets that I have completed recently and listed in my shop, HolyNameRosaries.com.  This particular chaplet is comprised of three beautiful 8mm green cloisonne jasper beads. Cloisonne jasper has colored translucent stone with a bronze colored matrix. The chaplet has a silver colored Miraculous Medal on one end and a silver colored sunburst crucifix on the other.   Please click here to learn more about this chaplet. 

The Three Hail Marys devotion has enjoyed a long history in the church. The first known person to engage in this prayer is St. Anthony of Padua. He was followed by many saints and doctors of the church, among whom was St. Melchtilde. St Gertrude wrote of the Apparition that St. Melchtilde experienced with the Three Hail Marys devotion . Later, St Gertrude, herself experienced an apparition of the Blessed Virgin who promised a good death to anyone who practiced the devotion.  Please visit my shop, HolyNameRosaries.com to view more of my 3 Hail Mary Chaplets.  

Miraculous Medal Rosary Beads in Faceted Agate by Unbreakable Rosaries




Just listed at Unbreakable Rosaries - Miraculous Medal wire-wrapped rosary beads in faceted dream agate.

For more wire-wrapped rosaries, chaplets and bracelets please visit my shop at UnbreakableRosaries.com.

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Smokey Quartz Stone Rosary On Sale Now! ~ Rosaries by Speziale

This simple, “one-of-a-kind” Smokey Quartz stone rosary is ready to ship whenever you need it. And remember….every full-sized, hand made, Speziale rosary also comes with a special prayer card and a drawstring pouch for easy storage.

BEADS: 6mm Smokey Quartz stone beads.
CENTER: Italian gold plate Miraculous center
CRUCIFIX: Italian gold plate small Papal crucifix
WIRE/CHAIN: 22g gold plate wire and small round link gold plate chain
LENGTH: 19 1/4 inches

Unlike store bought rosaries, I use bows instead of jump rings for added durability.

Sale Price: $23.00 + shipping.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

St James Rosary from Holy Name Rosaries


Just listed at HolyNameRosaries.com The Aves in this handsome rosary are 6mm Bordeaux colored Swarovski pearls. Swarovski pearls are among the best simulated pearls available. The center is a Swarovski crystal which has been covered with 4 layers of nacre (pearly coating). These simulated pearls have a beautiful glow and will last many years. Complimenting the Ave beads are 10mm black onyx beads. The crucifix is the cross of the shrine of Santiago de Compostela which is the shrine that was made famous by St James the great. The shell center is also associated with Santiago de Compostela. This shrine in Spain has long been the destination of many pilgrimages and the shell has become a symbol for the pilgrims who often came to the shrine to be baptized.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, HolyNameRosaries.com to see more of my unbreakable rosaries and chaplets.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Rosary Repair by Unbreakable Rosaries

Before


I think I get more enjoyment out of repairing old rosaries than I do creating new ones. Something about bringing new life to a rosary that's been so well loved that it's almost in pieces just makes me feel so ...useful.  

The original construction on the above rosary was chain link.  When that gave out the owner opted for knotted cord, which seems to have held up better than chain link but is starting to stretch a bit.  It came to me last week for wire-wrapping.  It was missing one of the blue beads and several of the others were damaged, so I replaced the Pater beads with clear, faceted Czech glass.  How does it look?


After


For rosary repair, as well as new rosaries, chaplets and bracelets please visit my shop at UnbreakableRosaries.com.


Monday, May 13, 2013

St Therese Rosary with Autumn Jasper from Holy Name Rosaries



Newly listed at HolyNameRosaries.com The Ave beads in this rosary honoring St Therese, the Little Flower, are 6mm autumn jasper. They range in color from rosy pink, to peach to a light jade green. I've done my best to capture the color of this beautiful stone. The white howlite Pater beads provide a nice contrast for the Aves. The centerpiece and the sunburst crucifix are both silver colored metal. The back of the centerpiece says "Pray for Us".   Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop HolyNameRosaries.com to see more of my unbreakable, wire wrapped rosaries and chaplets. 

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Now in the shop at HeartFeltRosaries.com--

Wonderful, sandy Picture Jasper gets a boost with Citrine Quartz and Tiger Eye Paters.  The tone is inviting and warm, and the simplicity of the humble Picture Jasper contrasts nicely with the intricate Crucifix, medal, and center. For a full description, click here!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Padre Pio Rosary from Holy Name Rosaries



Newly listed at HolyNameRosaries.com The Ave beads in this handsome rosary are 7mm mahogany obsidian. These beads are a rich dark mahogany color with black inclusions. Contrasting these beads are the Pater beads comprised of a cluster of black onyx beads. All of these wire wrapped beads have a decorative swirl of silver plated wire going up the side. This rosary is substantial and has a nice weight to it.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, HolyNameRosaries.com to see more of my unbreakable, wire wrapped rosaries