RSDA.21283 - (pricing // order) |
RSDA.2876 - (pricing // order) |
|
(for more information on rosaries, scroll down) + FRANCISCAN INSPIRED RSDA - SEEDS OF ASSISI INDEX A gathering of rosaries made of natural materials, woods, seeds, horn and antiqued bone As quickly as seeds travel in the wind so did the Franciscans carry the Seed of God, his Word. + INSPIRED BY THE FRANCISCANS When the great sea explorers left Italy for points West, Franciscans were on board taking holy bibles and sacramentals to the new world. We hope these rosaries reflect some of that old world period. for more information ROSARY INDEX - PILGRIMAGE SERIES MORE NATURAL ROSARIES & CHAPLETS also visit the following SHOPPING CART - MORE LINKS (use back button to return to this page) |
~ ROSARY INDEX ~
available in solid bronze and sterling |
 |
Powerful to hold,
powerful to pray
HE WILL DRAW NEAR - RSDA.2410 Matte Jet/Coral - AVE BEADS: This remarkable rosary is somewhat humble in apperance yet is more powerful than it appears in this image. Matte Jet (Glass) is cast from antique glass molds. PATER BEADS: Rough coral Paters have hand cast filigree caps on either side with antique tube spacers called 'Picasso Beads" For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
found more of these
rare beads
WE WERE HEALED III - RSDA.21520 slashed burri seed / 1920 antique glass - AVE BEADS: Slashed 8mm black buri seed beads remind us of the stripes Jesus wore for our sins. A powerful reminder of the passion of Christ. PATER BEADS: The Paters are from old (1920) glass rods or cane and symbolize the heart of Christ, pierced. Red inclusions in a crystal clear glass. Formed in old glass bead molds. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
Powerful to hold,
powerful to pray
PLEASING TO GOD - RSDA.21531 Sandalwood / carved Jadel - AVE BEADS: There is nothing so beautiful as the aroma of sandalwood when it touches your fingers in prayer. PATER BEADS: We have added these very rare handcarved Jade Pater Beads - rare - as we have looked at all the shows and unable to find any more. Very limited For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
One of our all
time favorites, we keep selling out
TILMA of JUAN DIEGO VI - RSDA.2813 Coral, Turquoise, Wood - AVE BEADS: Natural 8mm woods PATER BEADS:Coral and Turquoise were especially popular with the Aztec Nation before the time of Cortez. Here we have honored these precious gift of colors shown in the garment of Our Lady of Guadalupe who overcame the serpent. Read more by clicking on link below For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
Natural crystals
for Paters
HE ANSWERED II - RSDA.2800 Yellow Quartz Crystal / Greywood - AVE BEADS: natural graywood with PATER BEADS: Yellow quartz crystal Paters in their natural shape as they grew to such beauty. Yes , they have sharper edges but not enough to cut. We love the message they bring to the fingers of how we must overcome life's challenges as did Christ. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
(av
white bronze)
Very very popular, unable to replace GARLAND of WISDOM II - RSDA.2640 Brown flowers/Carved Bone - AVE BEADS: Hand carved and antiqued brown bone Aves with PATER BEADS: of Carved Rhodocrysolite. Tiny antique cream flowers sprout out of each end of the Pater bead, suggesting a lively, living garland of flowers. A beautiful name for a beautiful rosary. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
Unable to replace, very very limited ROOT of JESSE II - RSDA.2441 Robles wood, Peruvian Opal - AVE BEADS: fine grained robles wood. PATER BEADS: Peruvian Opal is a beautiful find and its texture is compatable with the grained quality of the Robles wood. Antique amethyst caps draw out the beauty of the Opal. (from our private collection) For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
Very, very limited ROOT of WISDOM II - RSDA.2751 Pietersite /Carved Bone - AVE BEADS: this beautiful natural rosary with individually hand carved antiqued bone for Aves. PATER BEADS: are chunks of Pietersite for Pater Especially made for those wholove the natural. Sold out of first edition but found more of these incredible beads so able to offer again. Very limited, unable to replace when gone. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
An Ancient Prayer
Counter
SACRIFICIAL OFFERINGS IV - RSDA.21060 Rudraksha Seed / Pink Agate -AVE BEADS: Another seed that has traditionally been used for many years as a prayer counter. The joy of this choice is that the seed is a creature of God - created to praise Him. 'The Seed is the Word of God' PATER BEADS: The Pater is a matte finished Pink Agate, naturally shaped. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
Rare and very
limited
SISTER MOON IV - RSDA.2772 Bronze 'Lost Wax' Cast disks -AVE BEADS:Czechoslovakian 'gem cuts' in light mossy green with coral inclusions. Granite ends are matte. PATER BEADS: A rare combination of work. Beautiful antique metal coil beads from Africa (1800s - 1900s) for Paters. Hand cast. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
Rare mossy green
Ave beads
PLENTIFUL HARVEST III - RSDA.2571 Mossy Green Glass with Rhyolite - AVE BEADS: Design for these mossy green faceted Czech glass Aves comes from old glass bead molds used when beads were individually hand pressed, one at a time (pre 1950s). Ends of each bead are finished in a 'granite' matte giving them the look of very old beads. PATER BEADS: Rhyolite Paters are framed in antique amethyst flower beads. Rhyolite is a by product of volcanic action. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
An All Time Best
Seller
PEACEABLE and GENTLE II - RSDA.21000 Bodhi Seed/Carved Bone - AVE BEADS: A dark brown seed traditionally used for prayer counters for centuries. Altho not traditionally thought of as Christian, it is a creature made by God thus open to be used by any one who counts prayers. A wonderful rosary. Very popular clergy - sold out of first edition. PATER BEADS: Hand carved bone, antiqued. Turquoise at each end For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
A cross of roses for Therese of Lisieux WATER of the GARDEN 1V - RSDA.2876 Mix of Jasper / brown Lava -AVE BEADS: 8mm Jasper stone beads PATER BEADS: Faceted carnelian on either side of the brown lava Pater beads brings to mind the The rough crucifix and living blood and water from the side of Christ. Look at the cross of roses with St Theresa in the center, carrying the crucifix for us. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
Dedicated to the
Church of the Nativitiy
TREE of LIFE IV - RSDA.2601 Olivewood with silver - AVE BEADS: Olivewood beads from Bethlehem, (Church of the Nativity.) No tree is destroyed in the process as beads are taken from the pruned wood of ancient trees. It is becoming very difficult, may soon be impossible to get. PATER BEADS: Silver Paters symbolize the silver lanterns in the Churchof the Nativity. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
FULLNESS of
DAYS III - RSDA.2881
Carved Wood / Chalcedony slabs - AVE BEADS: Rare, hand carved 8mm brown wood beads. PATER BEADS: Praying on these rare and beautiful Chalcedony slabs gives one a sense of peace as the fingers rest on its smooth surface to pray. Each one represents a slice of semi precious stone that was spoken into existence by God himself. Small fire agates rest on either side. Very limited, when gone, unable to replace. For larger image, click icon For more information,
|
 |
(av white bronze) rosaries in this series (see all three) SPEAK NO WORDS - RSDA.21283, 21282, 21284 fine wood / hand carved wooden knots - AVE BEADS: fine wood ave beads for a natural look. PATER BEADS: hand carved wooden knots. A favorite when we can find them. Gives such a natural look. --- Be sure to see all 3: " Sister Death", "All Creatures Praise", "Hasten to Me" For larger image, click icon For more information,
"Hasten to Me"
|
|
~ PILGRIMAGE SERIES ~ |
 |
|
+ OUR PILGRIMAGE THROUGH LIFE Pilgrimages have been going on since the beginning of Christianity. Early pilgrimages took people to the Holy Land, to Marian sites and some within the city of Rome. We are all in Process, Pilgrims along the way in life to the New Jerusalem. + This series, inspired from the old rosaries Pilgrims carried when visiting holy sites. These too, have a collection of old medals on them to remind the Pilgrim where they had traveled. 3 rare rosaries dedicated to Our Pilgrimage Through Life - See all 3. + RSDA.PILGRIMAGE SERIES |
|
~ MORE NATURALS ~ |
|
Dark brown/black burnt horn beads with flat glass paters. |
|
Dyed burri seed with handmade new clay beads or carved bone beads |
|
Semi precious - turquoise, carnelian, rhyolite, jade, more |
|
Irregular chunky pearls in heavenly iridescent colors |
|
I have looked for my very own rosary for a long time and found immediately bonded to this one.....the beads, the colors, the feel in my hands, the delicacy and beauty ... perfect ... as a means to convey my passion to live each moment in connection with all that is holy. Thank you very very much. Love and blessings, Margaret G (WA)
...
I was at the point of
... discovering
a cherished friend ...
|
|
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. for more informations RRB INDEX - SUPPLIES TOP OF PAGE |
|
secure-online - credit card - icheck -[or]- mail in - mo/personal check |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
