ROSARIES
Handmade
CHAPLETS
Handmade
JEWELRY
Religious
SUPPLIES
Rosarymaking
GALLERY
Fine Art
HOME
Site Index
WHAT'S NEW
Always Changing
SALE ITEMS
Very Limited
MUSEUM
Antique Rosaries
HISTORY
of the Rosary
 DIRECTORY
Site Links
EMAIL US
877.695.3561

rosaries from the Rosary Workshop - RET.21018, CET.21118
ST PATRICK'S BLESSING  III, 1V
CONNEMARA MARBLE FROM IRELAND

ROSARY:  RET.21018
ROSARY:  RET.21118
 "THE GREEN GOLD OF CONNEMARA"
Connemara (Irish: Conamara), from Conmhaicne Mara (meaning: descendants of Con Mhac, of the sea) - Connemara Marble is truly beautiful and can be very hard to find! We found this gathering of Connemara Marble in Ireland last year and felt very, very blessed!   Have tried on several trips to Connemara and was unable to find any. This color is the loveliest of all we have found because of its variegation.
+
LEFT:  DEEP, RICH HAND CARVED WOODEN PATER BEADS  RIGHT:  BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE AUSTRIAN PATER CRYSTALS IN LT ROSE.
+
So we consider ourselves blessed and pray we are able to find more in the future in this deeply rich green (our first beads were bright, pea green - but we sold out. We have added beautiful old crystal Paters of lt rose in honor of Our Lady.  An exquisite combination for prayer. The carved wood gives a natural look.
+
EYE OF THE CAMERA
We are always surprised at how the eye of the camera sorts out color - and there is little we can do about it.  We sense a slight problem in the variegation of lights and darks in the Connemara Marble as the lighter areas have a tendency to flash back light while the darker areas absorb the light on the matte marble surface.  When the rosary is held up in the hand, the natural lights and darks work together beautifully.
+
We also have no control over individual monitor settings but in spite of all this, we are deeply encouraged by our customers who write back to let us know the rosary they just purchased is much more beautiful to the eye than the images shown!

ROSARY 21018   -   ROSARY 21118
SHOPPING CART
 ABOUT CONNEMARA MARBLE




~ ROSARY 21018 ~
HAND CARVED WOODEN PATER BEADS 
A VERY RARE AND SPECIAL ANTIQUE CELTIC CRUCIFIX (19c) ADORNS THIS BEAUTIFUL ROSARY OF CONNEMARA MARBLE FROM IRELAND  - A BEAUTIFUL ROSARY FOR THOSE OF IRISH BLOOD - AREN'T WE ALL?
 pricing subject to change without notice
RET.21018.b
PRICING / ORDER
RET.21018.s
all crucifixies, centers, medals are hand cast from antique pieces
in sterling and solid bronze
25 in.

For more information, product code or name, place cursor over icon
 To see series - pricing or to order click icon
 +
 ~ CHRONICLES 29 10-13 ~
Or should it be 'David's Blessing' (See scriptural reference below).
10 Then David blessed the LORD in the presence of the whole assembly, praying in these words: “Blessed may you be, O LORD, God of Israel our father, from eternity to eternity. 11 “Yours, O LORD, are grandeur and power, majesty, splendor, and glory. For all in heaven and on earth is yours; yours, O LORD, is the sovereignty; you are exalted as head over all. 12 “Riches and honor are from you,  and you have dominion over all. In your hand are power and might;  it is yours to give grandeur and strength to all. 13 Therefore, our God, we give you thanks and we praise the majesty of your name.” 
 


~ ROSARY 21118 ~

 
 SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL PATERS
Light rose faceted crystals capped in leaf like caps hand cast from sterling and solid bronze. Our first Connemara Marble was such a pale, pea green and they sold anyway!  Here they are variegated earthy moss green, much richer and more beautiful. 
 pricing subject to change without notice
RET.21118.b
PRICING / ORDER
RET.21118.s
all crucifixies, centers, medals are hand cast from antique pieces
in sterling and solid bronze
6 in.

For more information, product code or name, place cursor over icon
 To see series - pricing or to order click icon
 +

~ ABOUT CONNEMARA MARBLE ~

ARCHITECTURAL USE
Connemara marble may be seen used in buildings throughout the world.  Here in the United States, a very fine example may be seen in the State Capital Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Senate Chamber and Post Office. Starting in the 50s, it was being used in many churches in Ireland including the floors of the new Galway Cathedral (note background).  It may also be seen at Shannon and Dublin Airports.

PAGE BACKGROUND
Connemara Marble floor in the new Galway Cathedral
photogaphed by Margot Carter Blair
+
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Very popular are the uses of Connemara marble to make various craft and art items.  It is used in jewelry, rosaries, chess boards, souvenirs and tablewear.  The youth of Ireland presented the Holy Father John Paul II a beautiful crucifix and matching candlesticks in 1981.  (donated by Connemara Marble ltd.)
 +
QUALITIES
Found only in Connemara Ireland, the marbles may vary in many shades of green including varigated creamy greens. It is a very finely grained marble and many claim there is no finer green marble found anywhere in the world.

 ... a joy to hold ...
The Connemara marble rosary arrived today, safe and sound. It is very beautiful and a joy to hold. I have always been interested in a Connemara rosary, but the ones that one usually sees in O'Connell Street, Dublin, and Souvenir Shops are so badly put together, and the beads of a very poor standard. Yours are so very attractive. I was reminded of Hopkins' poem in praise of "dappled things". I look forward to using it on St Patrick's Day.  Rev. Fr. Michael Cleary SVD - UK

... it is a gorgeous rosary ...
The Connamara marble rosary is so lovely!  The colors evoke images of spring, renewal and spiritual rebirth.  What an appropriate rosary for the blessed Easter season!  The variable green marble Ave's and the amber glass caps on the Pater's also remind me of the old green and yellow horn Irish rosaries of many decades past.  It is a gorgeous rosary that is smooth and comfortable to handle during prayer.  Thank you very much! Mary S (IN)


ROSARY WORKSHOP 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.

SEARCH ROSARY WORKSHOP:


FOR MORE  INFORMATION ON MERCY SERIES
.
ORDERING INFORMATION
secure-online - credit card    -[or]-  mail in - mo/personal check
              .

PRAYER
STUDY
SERVICE
COMMUNITY
SUPPLIES
LINKS
 HOME
SALE
NEW
CART
ABOUT US
EMAIL

Learn more about Our Lady of Guadalupe