Mary Undoer of Knots Rosary Beads Untier Pardon Crucifix Ice Blue Crystals Wire Wrapped

Both the Ave beads in this rosary are 6mm by 8mm ice blue crystals. These beads have an Aurora Borealis coating on them which gives them a beautiful iridescence allows them to show different colors in the light. In some light they have pink and purple highlights in other light they have green and blue highlights. In dim light they look almost clear. The Pater beads are 10mm silver colored beads designed to look like Bali beads.

The center piece honors honors Mary Undoer of Knots which is one of Pope Francis' favorite devotions. The Pardon Crucifix has the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the reverse side of it. The reverse side also has the words "Father forgive them." and "Behold this heart which has so loved men. They are both made of silver colored metal. The wire is lead free German Silver wire which is also known as nickle silver.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary.  Please visit my shop, The Rosary  Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

Our Lady of Lourdes Rosary Holy Water Aqua Black Unbreakable Wire Wrapped

The Ave beads in this rosary are 8mm faceted aqua agate. These beads look aqua in some light and green in other light. They have black inclusions which contrasts nicely with the aqua-green color. The Pater beads are 10mm black onyx with 3mm black onyx beads at either end.

The center honors our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernadette. It has a vial of holy water from Lourdes on the back. The Trinity crucifix is highly symbolic. It shows the Trinity and the direct connection between the Trinity, Our Lord's crucifixion and the Eucharist. There is an angel on the end of the left arm of the cross and Our Blessed Mother on the end of the right arm of the cross. This rosary is a substantial rosary and nice weight to it. It would make a wonderful gift or would be great to keep for yourself!  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works to see more of my unbreakable, wire wrapped rosaries.

St Therese Relic Rosary Blue with Pink Roses

 The Hail Mary beads in this beautiful rosary are 8mm faceted Denim Lapis Lazuli. These multi-facted beads sparkle and dance in the light. The variegated blue beads range from very light blue to extremely dark blue. The Our Father beads are 12mm white porcelain with big, splashy pink roses on them. The roses are accented by a tiny blue flower which ties them in nicely with the blue Hail Mary beads.

The silver colored center honors St Therese, often called "The Little Flower".   Because of this, the center shows her surrounded by the petals of a rose which is the flower most commonly associated with her. The reverse side of the center has a relic from St Therese's coffin. Surrounding the relic are the words "Earth. St Therese's Coffin 1910". The crucifix is also made from silver colored metal. While I absolutely guarantee the construction of this rosary, I can not guarantee the beads because I didn't make them. Because of the size and weight of the beads, this is a nice substantial rosary with a good weight and length it. This rosary would make a wonderful gift or would be great to keep for yourself.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary  and please visit my shop: The Rosary Works to see more of my unbreakable rosaries and rosary bracelets.

Vintage Style Rosary Miraculous Medal Solid Bronze Autumn Colors

This isn't your grandmother's rosary, but it sure looks like it could be! This vintage style rosary was created with 20 gauge solid bronze wire that I antiqued. The floral center honors Our Lady of Grace and is solid bronze. The solid bronze crucifix has an intricate floral motif and is reminiscent of an icon. Both the center and the crucifix are exact replicas of vintage pieces from France. The Ave beads are 6mm autumn jasper also known as pink jasper. These beads have a "pink" color to them although the pink is closer to a salmon color. They also have a dark sage green color mixed in with the pink. The Pater beads are 14mm x 15mm puffy hearts beads that are antiqued gold. I've added 3mm pink crystal spacers to give the rosary a little sparkle. All of these components work together to give the feeling of a very old rosary.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

Sacred Heart Rosary Beads Aqua Blue Floral Wire Wrapped Unbreakable

The Ave beads in this pretty rosary are 6mm aqua fire polished beads from Czechoslovakia. They are a pale aqua color with facets that sparkle and dance in the light. Each of these beads has a 3mm silver plated bead cap at either end. The Pater beads are 9mm x 13mm handmade lampwork beads. These beautiful beads have light blue flowers with green vines on a dark aqua background in the center of the beads. The center is encased in clear crystal which magnifies the flowers. Because these beads are handmade, no two beads are exactly the same. Some are a little larger than the others and some are a little smaller. This adds to the charm and beauty of the rosary. The Pater beads are accented with Tibetan Silver spacers.

The center honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus and it has a reverse carved image of Our Lady of Carmel on the back. The back is also stamped "Chapel" and "Italy" in block letters. The intricate crucifix is a Pardon Crucifix. The Pardon Crucifix is also known as the Indulgence Crucifix. Originally, Pope Pius X granted indulgences to anyone who prayed with the crucifix or who kissed the crucifix. The back of the crucifix says: "Father Forgive Them" and "Behold This Heart Which Has So Loved Men." Both center and the crucifix are composed of silver colored metal. The wire is copper wire with fine silver plated onto it.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries

Mysteries of the Rosary Beads Pink Roses Handmade Lampwork Indulgence Crucifix Miraculous Medal

The Ave beads in this rosary are pale pink 5.5mm Bohemian picasso beads. These beads from Czechoslovakia have a delicate pink picasso coating over a white bead. The 12mm handmade lampwork Pater beads are the perfect compliment to the Ave beads. They feature a black background with pink roses and green leaves encased in clear crystal. The Miraculous Medal center opens up to reveal the Joyful Mysteries, the Sorrowful Mysteries and the Glorious Mysteries of the rosary and the days on which they should be prayed. The are printed in very small print so you may need a magnifying glass to read them. The center can also be "closed" so that the Mysteries can not be easily seen. The Indulgence crucifix has the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the reverse side along with the statement: "Behold this heart which has so loved men. Father Forgive Them"  Please click here to learn more about this rosary.   Please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

Miraculous Medal Rosary Beads Rhodochrosite Sterling Silver Flower Floral Wire Wrapped

The Ave beads in this rosary are bright pink 6mm rhodochrosite beads. These beads are bright pink with black and tan inclusions. These inclusions are a natural part of the stone. The Pater beads are beautiful 10mm by 11mm handmade sterling silver beads from Bali. The intricate detail on these beads shows flowers intertwined with vines. The floral Miraculous Medal center is made of sterling silver. It is an exact replica of a vintage Art Nouveau rosary center. It features flowers, again, entwined with leaves and vines. It echos the sterling silver Pater beads. In keeping with the floral motif of the rosary is the sterling silver crucifix. Like the center, it is an exact replica of an antique crucifix from France.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped rosaries and rosary bracelets.

Sacred Heart Rosary Beads for Men in Matte Tiger Eye and Onyx Solid Brass

The Hail Mary beads in this striking rosary are 8mm matte tiger eye. I like these beads more than regular tiger eye because they show all the iridescence of regular tiger eye. They also show all the subtle variations of color that are not always visible in regular tiger eye. The 12mm matte onyx Our Father beads provider a nice contrast to the tiger eye. The Sacred Heart center also known as a Scapular center is solid brass as is the ornate crucifix. The bead caps and wire are also solid brass.  Please click here  to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries. Posted by The Rosary Works

Our Lady of Lourdes Holy Water Rosary Wire Wrapped Unbreakable

The Ave beads in this rosary are 8mm bohemian beads from Czechoslovakia. These beads are a deep teal or aqua color with a vitrial coating. The vitrial coating gives the beads extra sparkle and shine. Each of these beads has a 3mm silver plated bead caps at either end. The Pater beads are 12.5mm puffy heart shaped beads. These beads have an intricate filigree heart motif. The center honors Our Lady of Lourdes and St Bernadette and contains holy water from the shrine at Lourdes, France. The finely detailed crucifix is highly symbolic. It symbolizes the Holy Trinity, the Passion of Our Lord, and the Eucharist. It also honors Our Blessed Mother.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my unbreakable, wire wrapped rosaries.

St Kateri Tekakwitha Rosary Lily of the Mohawks Brown Banded Agate

The Ave beads in this handsome rosary are 8mm brown banded agate beads. These striking beads range in color from dark brown to light sand color with every shade in between. No two beads are a like. They have a wonderful translucence which allows the light to shine through them. Some of these beads have imperfections and are not perfectly round. This just adds to the charm of a rosary made with natural stone. The contrasting Pater beads are 12mm black onyx. All of the beads are accented with 3mm bead caps. The center honors St Kateri Tekakwitha. Both the center and the Crown of Thorns crucifix are made of silver colored metal. The wire is comprised of fine sterling silver plated onto copper. This would make a wonderful gift or would be great to keep for yourself!   Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries. 

Vintage Style Miraculous Medal Rosary Solid Brass Carnelian Unbreakable

The Ave beads in this vintage style rosary are 8mm carnelian beads. These beads are amber in color and have a beautiful translucence. They all have a decorative swirl of brass wire going up the side. Accenting these beads are intricate Bali style antiqued brass beads. These beads are 14mm by 15mm and give the rosary an old fashioned look.

The center is a Miraculous Medal that has been placed in a garden setting. The ornate crucifix compliments the center and the rest of the rosary. They are both solid brass. The wire is solid brass and will develop a nice antiqued patina over time.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

St Therese Rosary Beads Relic Red White Wedding Cake Beads

The Ave beads in this rosary are 6mm by 7mm dark red faceted crystals. The Pater beads are 10mm by 14mm handmade wedding cake beads. These beads have a white background with stylized flowers, gold adventurine and silver.

The center honors St Therese also known as the Little Flower. Her legacy to us is that even the smallest and simplest of actions are pleasing to the Lord. They become like little flowers in a bouquet that we can offer to Him. Red roses are the flowers that are most commonly associated with St Therese. The center is a relic containing earth from St Therese's coffin. The ornate Fleur de Lis crucifix compliments the entire rosary. Both the center and crucifix are silver colored metal.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

St Brigid Rosary Green Labradorite White Swarovski Pearls

The Ave beads in this rosary are unusual 6mm green labradorite beads. I've never seen green labradorite before and these beads are quite pretty. In bright light many of them have a nice iridescence or "fire". The colors of this iridescence range from blue to green to yellow. I was able to catch some of this "fire" in the photos. Accenting the Ave beads are 10mm Swarovski Crystal pearls. Swarovski Simulate pearls are high quality faux pearls. They have a Swarovski crystal center covered by 4 layers of nacre ( pearly) coating. This gives them a beautiful glow.

The center honors St Brigid one of the patron saints of Ireland and the reverse of the center honors St Patrick. The crucifix is a Celtic crucifix with a Celtic know motif. The Celtic knot has long been an Irish symbol of immortality.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works to see more of my unbreakable, wire wrapped rosaries.

St Dymphna Single Decade Rosary Chaplet Irish Celtic Green White

The Ave beads in this rosary are 8mm round fancy agate beads. These beads are varying shades of green. The pater beads are 10mm white magnesite. Magnesite is often erroneously referred to as white turquoise. White turquoise is a rare stone mined in the U.S. Southwest. Magnesite is a beautiful stone, but is more common. The medal honors St Dymphna, the Patron Saint of Anxiety and Stress. The reverse side of the center honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The crucifix is an Irish Celtic crucifix. Both the center and crucifix are silver colored metal. The wire is fine 99.9% silver plated onto copper wire. Please click here to learn more about this chaplet and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

Our Lady of Knock Rosary Green Connemara Marble Celtic Irish Prayer Beads Chaplet

The Ave beads in this rosary are 8mm Connemara Marble beads imported directly from Ireland. While there are 4 different kinds of marble indigenous to Ireland, Connemara Marble is the only one that is most commonly associated with the Emerald Isle. These beads are an olive green with darker bands and patches of serpentine and white patches. They have a waxy surface which is one of the characteristics of Connemara Marble. Many of the beads are not perfectly round, this only adds to the charm of the rosary. The Pater bead is pewter with a Celtic Knot motif. The medal honors Our Lady of Knock. The crucifix is a traditional Irish Celtic cross. This rosary is under 13 1/2 inches long Both the medal and the crucifix are silver colored metal.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works,  to see more of my unbreakable, wire wrapped, single decade rosaries.

Natural Moonstone Rosary Garnets Mother of Sorrows

The Ave beads in this beautiful rosary are 6mm natural rainbow moonstone beads. These beads are called "rainbow" moonstone because have lots of "fire" or iridescence. When seen in bright light, these beads several different colors. This is difficult to catch with a camera.  The translucence of the beads gives them a subtle glow. This, too, can be seen in the photos The Pater beads are 8.5 natural garnets. These beads provide a nice contrast to the snow white moonstone beads. The garnets appear black in dim light and also appear black in the photos. They are actually a deep wine red color. The center honors Our Mother of Sorrows and the reverse shows a Pieta. Both the center and the crucifix are lead free pewter.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, The Rosary Works to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

St Francis Rosary San Damiano Crucifix in Fancy Agate Wire Wrapped

The Avé beads in this rosary are 8mm fancy agate beads. These amazing beads range from mauve to purple, gray and rust. In sunlight, the appear to have the look of earth tones. In artificial light, they take on a more rosy hue. Accenting these beads are 12mm white magnesite Pater beads with faint traces of a light brown matrix. Magnesite looks very much like white turquoise and many people refer to it as such. Please note that these are two entirely stones. Magnesite is a beautiful but common stone. White turquoise is quite rare and is only mined in the American southwest. Please ask the origin of the stone when purchasing something labeled as white turquoise.

The crucifix honors the San Damiano crucifix which was so important to St. Francis. The center honors St Francis of Assisi one of Pope Francis' favorite saints. Both are silver colored metal  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, Holy Name Rosaries to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

Vintage Style Denim Blue Kyanite and Sterling Silver Rosary

The Hail Mary beads in this striking rosary are 7.5mm denim blue kyanite beads.  They range in color from very light denim blue to dark blue. Some have inclusions and none of them are perfectly round. This only adds the the charm and beauty of the rosary. Accenting these beads are the Our Father beads which are 10mm Sterling Silver accented by Tibetan Silver bead caps. The beads at either end of the Our Father beads are Tibetan silver.

The center and crucifix are both sterling silver.  Both the crucifix and center are hand cast from molds made from museum pieces which come from France in the 1920's. Both of them feature the Fleur de Lys which is the traditional symbol for French royalty. Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, Holy Name Rosaries, to see more of my wire wrapped rosaries.

Vintage Style Amethyst and Sterling Silver Rosary

The Hail Mary beads in this beautiful rosary are 6mm amethyst beads. Many of these beads have inclusions which give variations in color and sudden glints of light. These beads have a nice translucence which allows the light to shine thru them. Accenting these beads are the Our Father beads which are 8mm Sterling Silver accented by Tibetan Silver bead caps. The center and crucifix are both sterling silver. Both are hand cast from molds made from museum pieces. They give the rosary a vintage look. The wire is fine silver plated onto copper. This is an heirloom quality rosary which would make a wonderful gift.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, Holy Name Rosaries, to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries.

Pope Francis Rosary in Matte Opal and Picture Jasper

"The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want" Psalm 23, verse 1

This is the thought that goes thru my mind every time I see Pope Francis' official Crozier. How fitting, because Pope Francis is, in every way, the "good shepherd" for the Church. He is a very holy, and simple man doing his best to live the way Christ taught us too.

Because I think so highly of him, I wanted to make a rosary to honor Pope Francis. The Ave beads are 8mm matte opal beads. These beads are the prettiest beads I've seen in a long time. They are not completely round, and some of them do have dimples and imperfections. This gives them the appearance of being handmade although I'm very certain that they were not made by hand. They range in color from turquoise to green to tan and brown. They remind me of heavily oxidized copper. The matte finish gives them a satin feel. Accenting the Ave beads are the Pater beads which are 12mm picture jasper. These beads provide a nice contrast to the matte opal beads. Both the cross and the center are silver colored metal. The wire is fine silver plated onto pure copper.  Please click here to learn more about this rosary and please visit my shop, Holy Name Rosaries,  to see more of my wire wrapped, unbreakable rosaries and chaplets.