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+ WEARABLE ROSARIES INDEX RMIL: MUSEUM INSPIRED LARIAT (configuration available in most of our rosary beads - ask) + ORIGINAL FROM 1920 (below, original inspiration from the 1920s)
+ OPEN ENDED - WORN LIKE A NECKLACE The old Lariat rosary below was our inspiration. It is one full rosary and has an acorn style bead at each end. It is 36 inches long. This rosary was looped once to hold it on the neck. The loop could be adjusted to be choker length or lower. This rosary was dated by the antique dealer as 1920s, when they were very popular. Read more below. + EITHER TIE OR LOOP The Open ended Lasso or Lariat rosary comes in several designs. They are worn in several ways, making it a very diverse design. Either wrap it around your neck like and loop once like a choker, allowing the loose ends to hang down. Or note the rosary with the ring above the natural pendant area. + OR RING AT JUNCTURE The Lariat rosary with the ring allows the other loose end to be 'drawn' or 'threaded' through the ring so it may hang down to the length of the other side. The Pater bead has a tendency to catch on the ring holding it in place. This holds well and gives two nice drop down ends. + AWKWARD TO PRAY? Praying an open ended rosary can be awkward but we are told it is easier to wrap one end around your hand and pray with the other. As you pray, wrap the beads around the praying hand. Once half way through, reverse the wrapped loop and continue. We tried it and it works like a charm! + FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE Be sure and visit our museum pages for more information on early rosaries, lost in history. Very inspiring. Also check out how Acorns were used in rosaries below. for more information
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*LARIAT ROSARIES*
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5 sets of 10 beads - open ended rosary / necklace 'LARIAT' OR 'LASSO' ROSARY II - RMIL.21300 mossy, faceted pebbles / filigrees - AVE BEADS: Mossy green faceted pebbles appear like stones some one cut into and faceted. PATER BEADS: we put wonderful flowers at the ends of each to complete the design. A real treasure Inspired by an old olive pit Lariat rosary, also called a Lasso Rosary we found years ago. (Configuration may be applied to most of our rosaries, just 36 inches (may be made longer on request) For more information
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ring / loop - 41
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5 sets of 10 beads - open ended rosary / necklace 'LARIAT' OR 'LASSO' ROSARY III - RMIL.21310 natural olive pits / blk matte - AVE BEADS: like the original Lariat rosary we used olive pits. We have our collection of old olive pits purchased in Israel. The olive pits used on this rosary are from our vender in Bethlehem and ae very beautiful in their natural state! . PATER BEADS: Black matte beads with an antiqued metal acorn cap on top of each. (also see pendant rosary below) 41 inches end to end (may be made longer on request) For more information
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ring / loop - 37
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5 sets of 10 beads - open ended rosary / necklace 'LARIAT' OR 'LASSO' ROSARY IV - RMIL.21320 matte black onyx beads - AVE BEADS: Using the Acorn theme of the old Lariat rosary shown on this page, we have mixed them with a matte black onyx stone. This rosary hangs around the neck, looping through the ring (shown on top here), with a crucifix and medal on the pendant. PATER BEADS: also black matte beads with an antiqued metal acorn cap on top of each. 37 inches end to end (may be made longer on request) For more information
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27 inches
rosary with loop and pendant configuration STANDARD ROSARY - RMIL.21340 olive pits with black acorns - AVE BEADS: Olive pits are vintage from Bethlehem and in great shape, PATER BEADS: the acorns are of matte black onyx with antiqued caps. - inspired by the lasso or lariat rosaries above but in the standard rosary configuration with loop and pendant. Has the rosary center that brings the loop and pendant together instead of the ring. 27 inches (may be made longer on request) FFor more information
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36 inches
full rosary in one loop WEARABLE NECKLACE ROSARY - RMIL.21350 clear table cuts / OL of Knots - AVE BEADS: The 'table cut' beads are clear and have a gold rim, creating a wonderful 'heavenly appearance PATER BEADS: same as Ave Beads - a 'just couldn't resist trying this one out' and liked it so much, will keep it , but have more! . The medal is Our Lady of Undoer of Knots - be sure and read this great history dating back to St. James on our site. 36 inches end to end (may be made longer on request) For more information
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*ROSARY 'LARIATS'* |
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The 'Lariat' or 'Lasso' rosary is an open ended rosary that has a history. Very popular during the 20s on but it is rare we see them today. but are such a beautiful way to wear your sacramental and pray it when time allows. + ANTIQUED FLOWERS / MOSSY FACETED PEBBLES 36 inches end to end (may be made longer on request)
Wonderful antiqued metal flowers at each end
a special calling for prayer. +
+ EITHER CONFIGURATION AVAILABLE ON MOST OF OUR ROSARIES For more information please click vertical icons above - read about history and see the old Lasso we have on the site that inspired us years ago. We can make any rosary on our site in this open ended configuration , for women ot men - just ask! +
+ OLIVE PITS / 'BLACK ACORNS' 41 inches end to end (may be made longer on request)
+ note the open ended rosary feeds through the rings
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+ MATTE ONYX / 'BLACK ACORNS' 37 inches end to end (may be made longer on request) (crucifix and medal add a special touch when worn)
+ 10 BEAD CHAPLETS AVAILABLE in STERLING & BRONZE
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The Lariat rosary below is believed to be from the 1920s or before. (dated by antique dealer) - During this period, long necklaces were very popular so would make sense. Note there are 5 Pater beads but the first large bead is used as a Pater bead for the standard 3 (normally on the pendant) are prayed. + COUNT THE BEADS IN THE ROSARY BELOW
+ FOR MORE INFORMATION Be sure and visit our museum pages for more information on early rosaries, lost in history. Very inspiring. |
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*ACORN ROSARIES* |
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ACORN ROSARIES + AN ANCIENT TRADITION It was an ancient belief in the British Isles that if one would carry an acorn in the pocket or wear the symbol - it would bring 'good luck' and a 'long life' along with 'immortality'. Included in this was an 'ease of pain', 'protection from storms'. Furthermore, the acorn was believed to 'protect one from getting lost' and from 'evil intent' including 'alcoholism'. It easily found its way into jewelry and rosaries. + These traditions made the acorn a very very popular symbol. We also discovered that it was traditional to paint portraits of people with rosaries made of acorns and seeds: + THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER
WE QUOTE "In 1528, Bartholomeus Bruyn the Elder, a painter for the region of Cologne, Germany, who painted many portraits of people with rosaries, painted a portrait of Balthasar Eicheister, just betrothed (as evidenced by the holding of a carnation in his hand) and holding acorn-shaped rosary beads, since known as "Balthasar's Acorns." + AND "A girdle of acorns carved in rock crystal (a symbol of purity) was found in the tomb in Lauringen, Bavaria, of the Countess Palatine Dorothea Sabina. The countess was known to be a style setter. Her Renaissance costume was completed with what is assumed to be a rosary of silver acorns." + UNKNOWN TRANSITION How did the acorn symbol make the transition from the Pagan belief system to that of the Christo-European belief system? The facts don't seem to be documented; however, the symbology appears to relate to the proverb, + JOHN 12:24
+ For lots more great information visit Paternoster. Also check out Google. |
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MISSION STATEMENT Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the best supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. +++ QUESTIONS? copy and paste beadsong@hotmail.com OR CALL WEEKDAYS - 9 to 5central 877.695.3561
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