These are really amazing rosaries that I had made up in partnership with the Rosary Workshop. I wanted to be able to offer reproduction rosaries - which are jewelry for your FAITH - in in my shop that focused on the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries - English, French, and Spanish. I was able to design some unique offerings. The elements of these, including the crosses, are reproductions from their own originals!

I only have five of these at the moment. They are made with sterling silver or bronze beads. They all have the ave, pater, center (different than today), and crucifix or devotion. These also have six decades which is different than those you see today.

The drop down menu will identify the cross type and metal of the rosary and be tied to the photo. These are made with faceted carnelian or faceted mahogany beads. I cannot post all of the photos that I want for these. Convo me if you'd like to see more photos.

Photo one is a mahogany faceted beaded rosary with sterling silver ave beads, and has a a beautiful filigreed openwork crucifix with the two Marys at Christ's feet.

Photo three and five have faceted carnelian beads with a Sterling Silver or Bronze ‘Alma de Maria’ also known as ‘Our Lady of the Dove’ – A very popular devotion in Spanish Colonial times. This beautiful devotion reflects the ‘Annunciation’. In the icon image of this devotion, Mary is clutching a white dove (symbol of ‘Espiritu Santo’ the Holy Spirit) next to her heart. A rosary hangs around her neck (like a pre-curser of the life of her son to be) as she looks upwards to heaven. In the medal she is surrounded by 3 angels along with a ribbon-like frame.

Photo six is sterling silver and has a Fleur de Lis cross and French in original also with mahogany beads with sterling silver ave beads.

Photo eight is sterling silver with the a traditional Caravaca Cross, a very interesting crucifix with two bars and angels below holding it up. Crucified Christ is on the cross. Surface etched for a wonderful texture. MIRACLE OF THE CARA VACA CRUCIFIX
In 1231, a priest, who was imprisoned during the occupation of the Moors, was told to celebrate the Mass by his curious captors. After starting, he realized that there was no cross, which was required. The Moors became angry but the priest was saved because through an open window, two angels brought the Pectoral Cross of the Patriach of Jerusalem so the Mass could continue. Seeing this, King Abu Zeid who had directed the Mass be said, converted to the true religion. This miracle took place in Cara Vaca Spain.

The three mahogany styles have the framed sacred heart of Jesus medal. A very beautiful medal with cutout frame, making it very rare and special for those who are devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The reverse side says: ‘Sacred Heart Of Jesus Grant This Petition’.

You can get more information on historical rosaries, specifically for the 17th through 19th centuries (before and after) here - http://www.rosaryworkshop.com/HISTORYjournalingBead.htm