RARE, UNIQUE, HEIRLOOM QUALITY,
ONE OF A KIND, ANTIQUE
HANDMADE ROSARIES
FROM THE ROSARY
WORKSHOP (index)
A complete listing
of over 150 handmade rosaries from our museum gift shop online catalog.
All include our handmade crucifixes and centers (hand cast in
bronze or silver) from antique and vintage pieces. A great
overview of our rosary selection.
A Pleasant Field IV - RWSP.2990 |
Her Pondering Heart - RD7S.2923 |
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Orders are being filled at a fast pace, we are running out of favorite pieces and await some backorder shipments due any day. Items arriving from Ireland and Germany, expecting shipment from Asia this week. We are delighted that the rosary is becoming a precious gift for Christmas along with other sacramentals that remind us of Our Lord on his birthday. There is such a need. especially with today's uncertainties, that we keep our eyes on the Holy Family, not the problems. Please order early to insure availability - have a blessed Thanksgiving! RW |
ASK YOUR GUARDIAN ANGELS, RAPHAEL, MICHAEL, GABRIEL FOR GUIDANCE.
Guardian of Your People I - RDGA.2920 |
Like the Stars Forever II - RDGA.2921 |
A Splended Reward - RDSP.2800 A very old tradition, using skulls in rosaries as seen in museums and books on rosaries - learn more about Hallow'een |
Mighty Hand of God - RDSB.2900 Prayers and Intercessions make this rosary our most powerful yet! See the company St Bendedict keeps on this one! |
MORE
ANGEL ROSARIES - SPECIAL
DEVOTIONALS - BIRTHSTONE
SERIES
HONOR SERIES
- WORKSHOP SIGNATURES
- LIMITED EDITIONS
- TRADITIONAL
FILIGREES - AMERICAN
BEAD ARTISTS - DIRECTORY
A tribute to American Bead Artists, using their
work in our
work including chaplets and jewelry
SHOPPING
CART
SPECIAL PEOPLE, SPIRITUAL FRIENDS,
~ SPECIAL DEVOTIONAL SERIES ~
EVENTS AND SAINTS WE HONOR
NEW SERIES BELOW DEDICATED TO ANGELS, MICHAEL, RAFAEL, GABRIEL, GUARDIAN
'According to Your Word' I - RDGA.2930 |
'I Am Not Worthy' II - RDGA.2931 |
FOLLOW EACH LINK BELOW TO SEE OUR NEW COLLECTION
Secret of Thy Face II - RDSP.2872 |
Seraphic II - RDSP.2830 |
RDSP.Series Index |
RDSP & RD7S - Index / Series |
Be Not Afraid II - RDSP.2660 |
Sor Maria Agreda - RDSP.2540 Series |
Blessings I & II - RDSP.2565 Series |
I Trust in You - RDSP.2568 Series |
Called Through Grace - RDSP.2567 |
Fatima - RWSP Series |
HAND CARVED WOOD SYMBOLIZE THE EARTH OF TEPEYAC
HILL, THE BLUE FOR MARY AND THE CORAL FOR ITS HEALING POWERS
Under My Protection III - RDSP.2916 |
Regina Cæli - RDRC.2808 |
DEDICATED TO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AND SURVIVORS
You Are Safe I - RDBC.2800 |
You Are Safe II - RDBC.2810 |
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SPECIAL PEOPLE
~ HONOR SERIES ~
WE HONOR
RADM (divine mercy) Series 5 + different rosaries + in 5 colors (antique 1920 glass cane ) |
RMG (mary's garden) Series 12 + different rosaries + Rosebud beads from antique glass cane. |
He Answered II - RSDA Series 14 + different rosaries + Natural materials: wood / crystal / stone/ carved horn & bone. |
Enduring Mercy I - RMI Series 2 + different rosaries + Rare & beautiful inspired by European Museums. |
INSPIRED BY CORAL ROSARIES
OF THE RENAISSANCE BUT OURS HAS A 5 DECADE
Enduring Mercy II - RMI.2810 |
Pilgrimages have been going on since the beginning of Christianity. Early pilgrimages went to the Holy Land, Marian sites and the city of Rome. We are all in Process, Pilgrims along the way in life to the New Jerusalem. |
Look at the cross of roses with St Theresa in the center, carrying the crucifixfor us. 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. |
OUR FIRST SERIES
~ WORKSHOP SIGNATURES ~
AND OUR FAVORITES
SEE THEM ALL
RWSP (special) Series 12 + different rosaries + Series includes Crystal to naturals / special Czech glass. |
RET (earth treasures) Series 18 + different rosaries + Creatures of God,f ormed by his word. What did he say? |
RCAR (Come Follow Me) Series 3 + different rosaries + For a busy day - as Fr Joe says, 'Don't leave home with out one!' |
RBW (basilica windows) Series 7 + different rosaries + Dedicated to the major basilicas of Rome |
RRB (lampwork rosebud) Series 10 + different rosaries + No two exactly alike. A rose garden of colors to pick from. |
RST (sea treasures) Series 7 + different rosaries + Includes faceted pearls and fossilized coral, dont miss! |
PATERS OF CLEAR CRACKLE PURPLE AGATE
Ancient of Days III - RET.2817 |
Ancient One IV - RET.2827 |
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ANTIQUE AND NEW BEADS
~ LIMITED EDITIONS ~
CANNOT REPLACE WHEN GONE.
SEE THEM ALL
LEA (antique) Series 20 + different rosaries + Limited collection of rosaries: antiquebeads, crystals and more. |
LEC (limited edition) Series 15 + different rosaries + Some new, some vintage - limited, rare, out of the ordinary. |
Joy of Mine V - LEA.2970 |
~ AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS ~
A remarkable surge of bead making (Ancient technique called 'Lampwork' using glass cane and 'New Clay' using Polymer) has blessed our country and we are amazed with the diversity of their work. We now have a lovely collection from the two annual shows we attend: The International Gem and Mineral Show (Tucson) and the largest bead show in the US the Bead and Button Show, (Milwaukee). As time permits, we will be introducing you to these American artists and their work by using their beads in our work including chaplets and jewelry. We hope you enjoy these fine treasures as much as we do!
Sea of Courage - RAA.2810 - index |
Windows of Heaven - LEA.2880 |
God's Glory Revealed 1V - RET.2914 |
~ KLEW COLLECTION ~
'They
Came to Be' - LEHB Series - (American Artist Series)
'Klew Expression Beads' are nothing short of exquisite.
Karen's beads just fall into place Once the beads are gone,
she has no way of re-creating the design. Each is created from very
limited cane, using multiple pieces of polymer clay. Each color is
a different piece of clay,nothing is painted. A collectors paradise!
(Polymer is tougher than glass!) Rosaries below include Ave's of Faceted
Gemcut glass beads from Czechoslovakia.
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PATERS: INDIVIDUALLY HAND FORMED - NO TWO
ALIKE
LEHB.2814 |
They Came to Be XV - LEHB.2915 |
~ FILIGREES ~
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FILIGREE
ROSARY IS STILL BEING MADE IN BAVARIA?
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~ DIRECTORY ~
SEE
OUR NEW BRIDAL ROSARIES
For brides of all ages, remember, you are the Bride
of Christ!
Also Sold in sets for the bride and groom, special
chaplet offer for bridesmaids
and usher gifts at great prices.
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OVER 150 UNIQUE & RARE PRAYER
BEADS
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A beautiful new gathering of rosaries and chaplets that have been inspired by museum rosaries and rosaries seen in art book dedicated to early rosaries and chaplets. We have included others from our collection that have been available for several years. Enjoy! |
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A wonderful choice of rosaries and chaplets with medals and crosses dedicated to the 3 scriptural angels, including a special rosary dedicated to Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors along with Guardian angels for our children and grand children. See them all! |
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See them all! See these rosaries dedicated to those with breast cancer and survivors of breast cancer. Raphael (God Heals) is the patron of all healing including all cancer patients. He is also patron of and guardian of children, wonderful for parents and grandparents. |
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Special prayer beads devoted to saints, to the 7 sorrows of Mary (Servite), Franciscan Crown (7 Joys of Mary and Seraphic Rosary) with more to come. Some go back to the 15th century and carry a great history and powerful indulgences. |
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More of the American Bead Artists series, our newest, not to be missed. Adding more each month, special Paters from fine glass 'lampwork' bead artists. No two alike, each a work of art. |
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The most elegant of our series, some are one of a kind and will not last long. This is a wonderful place to look even if that is all you can do. Remember, we still do lay-aways - just ask! Especially lovely for collectors. |
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Honoring our newly emerging American bead artists and their work. Truly inspiring the work of the RosaryWorkshop. See how we have used these works of art in our rosaries, chaplets and jewelry. We hope you enjoy each of these rare beads as much as we do! |
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For those very special days in a child's life. Made to be a keepsake, an heirloom to be passed from generation to generation. A treasured gift from grandparents, parents, sponsors, godparents or a loving family friend! |
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A beautiful prayer, the Jesus Prayer - Read about these beautiful prayer ropes that come from the days of the new testament and practiced for centuries. Read the history and begin to pray 'Jesus, son of God, have mercy on us.' |
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Beginning with September, (the first month of the year in the Jewish calendar) and VIRGO (Virgin / Mary), we travel through the constellations, names of the stars and read the ancient story in the sky of the coming Jewish Messiah. Scripture backs this remarkable story right down to the last constellation, LEO (Lion of Judah / Christ). |
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The very nature of the Rosary Workshop is to open up the brilliant past, share the history and to encourage others to be inspired by the beauty of the rosary as not only a prayer counter but as an art form giving visual praise to the glory of God. |
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Very popular during the 17 - 19c, these are almost impossible to find anymore but may be seen in private collections and museums. We saw a few new ones in a shop in Oberammergau and were told they were still being made by artisans in the Bavarian Forest area of Germany. |
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Visit our shopping cart to learn more about each piece, check availability, pricing and to order. Also check the advanced search in the upper right hand corner of the cart. |
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Beautiful storage pouches for your rosaries, chaplets and religious jewelry. Available in a Faux Leather Antique Pewter or Burnt Copper (Bronze) or black suede. |
MUSEUM GALLERY
~ COURT of the KING ~
OUR FINEST HEIRLOOM PIECES
COURT OF THE KING GALLERY INDEX
THIRD IN THE SERIES
THE PATER BEADS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN UNEARTHED
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...SIRACH
39:13-14 ...
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Listen, my faithful children: open up your petals, like roses
planted
near running waters;
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Send up the sweet odor of incense, break forth in blossoms like
the
lily Send up the sweet odor of your hymn of praise;
shared
by Fr Joe
~ ABOUT PRESSED BEADS ~
There
was a period in the history of bead making - a few centuries ago - when
pressed beads became very popular. Molten glass was drawn into long
thin rods and cooled. These rods could be as long as 20 meters and as thin
as 1 mm. They were cut into 'canes' which were about 3 feet long.
(small seed beads were made this way and called 'drawn beads')
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This
more workable length allowed the bead maker to soften the glass then press
it into new shapes with the use of tongs that actually molded the glass
into interesting beads. They became so good at their craft that it was
hard to tell the difference between faceted beads that were cut and those
that were molded. Today, many of these shapes from the old molds
are being used again and we are very excited about the opportunity to offer
some of these to you in various forms.
... The Pentagon - 9/11 ...
I have been living in the Washington DC area for
9 years and one of my most profound prayer experiences was when I went
down to the Pentagon on September 11th at 8:30 PM. I had to go out
because the news made it seem like the world was ending. The search
was still on for survivors so the roads were not yet blocked and barricaded.
I lived 4 miles from the Pentagon then. Now I live barely 2 miles
away. I tell you there was a rosary made of human beings linked by
hands that night. It was the most powerful prayer moment I have ever
felt. Brenda D (VA)
... my favourite prayer ...
Twenty-four years ago, on 29 October 1978, scarcely two
weeks after my election to the See of Peter, I frankly admitted: “The Rosary
is my favourite prayer. A marvellous prayer! Marvellous in its simplicity
and its depth.
John Paul II
... thank you for making this purchase easy ...
"What a GREAT website and
nice wonderful service. Thank you so much for making this purchase
easy and enjoyable. I checked out at least 6 other Rosary Bead Websites
and chose yours for the original designs, great prices and beautiful presentation."
Blessings to you, Summer
B (USA)
... I'll become a Catholic yet! ...
"I
love your site and look at it often for my own inspiration and upliftment.
I am a bead artist who recently discovered the Rosary as a prayer habit.
Have been making Rosaries for my friends, mostly protestants, but hey,
it can't hurt! Thanks for your beautiful site. I'll become a Catholic
yet! In Christ, Ruth R. (NC)
... his first communion in 1908 ...
I've
been collecting rosaries for quite a long time but none of them are quite
as grand as what you produce. I do have the rosary that was given to my
Father when he made his First Communion in 1908. Keep up your beautiful
work.
Joan M. (MD)
... as our Lady asks ...
I
was at Catholicity Chat room and was told this is a wonderful site for
beautiful rosaries. I agree. I am interested in the world rosary and would
like to pray along with all those who are praying as Our Lady asks us.
I make mission plastic rosaries and distribute them all over the world.
Gladys
S. (PA)
... my rosary most dear ...
Of
all my Catholic religious items, I hold my rosaries most dear. [when]I
am upset, I go to my rosary...Gods blessing... Mimi C. (PA)
... it will be used daily ...
Rare old wine arrived - and
has a warmth and softness that was not apparent in the picture. I knew
when I first saw it that you were making it for me... You can
be sure that it will be used daily. I am a member of the Legion of Mary
so your work will be in constant use in the service of our Lady.
Thanks again, so much. God Bless
Sharon G (GA)
... an 'Old World Look ...
Wow! Beautiful work! It took
me two hours of looking back at all the selections to decide which rosary
(actually rosaries) I wanted to purchase. They have an "Old World" look
to them that I really find attractive. Can't wait to receive mine!
Jennifer B (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.
This site is dedicated to
OUR
LADY OF GUADALUPE
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