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 rosaries include our handmade crucifixes and centers (hand cast in bronze or silver) from antique and vintage pieces. A great overview of  our rosary selection.

SOFT SWIRLS OF EARTH TONES:
CLAY, SAND AND LAVA CAUGHT IN A CRYSTAL SEA

   Sea of Courage -RAA.2810 - index
Faceted gem cut Aves pick up the amazing colors of the Pater beads in their crystal
background. Unable to show their beauty without holding it up and letting the light
play through it and across its surface. See all 4 designs.

A POWERFUL MIX OF JASPER AND BROWN LAVA STONE

YELLOW QUARTZ CRYSTALS & GRAYWOOD

He Answered II - RSDA.2800
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.

  SPECIAL DEVOTIONALS
HONOR SERIES   -   WORKSHOP SIGNATURES
LIMITED EDITIONS   -   TRADITIONAL FILIGREES
AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS
A tribute to American Bead Artists, using their work in our
rosaries, chaplets and jewelry
SEE DIRECTORY FOR FULL LISTING OF EACH SERIES
SHOPPING CART

SPECIAL PEOPLE, SPIRITUAL FRIENDS,

~ NEW! SPECIAL DEVOTIONAL SERIES ~

EVENTS AND SAINTS WE HONOR

 FOLLOW EACH LINK BELOW TO SEE A NEW COLLECTION OF ROSARIES

3 rare rosaries dedicated to
Our Pilgrimage Through Life - See all 3

Pilgrimage Series - RSDA.2782
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
 

RARE SLABS OF TOURMALINE ROSARY

Take Courage III - RET.2730
Inspired by the words spolen by Christ on the Sea of Galilee. Aves are a mossy,
seagreen, no two alike. Paters are slabs of watermellon tourmaline, very rare and
very beautiful in their natural form.

ANTIQUE VENETIAN PATERS

~ 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 rosaries, chaplets and jewelry. We hope you enjoy these fine treasures as much as we do!

~  KLEW COLLECTION ~

HANDMADE PATERS BY KLEW
(to learn more about these works of art click links below)

~ FILIGREES ~

DID YOU KNOW THAT THE FILIGREE
ROSARY WAS STILL BEING MADE UNTIL RECENTLY?

See all our Coral Filigreees - RAFR.SERIES
The filgree rosary (see our History Section) became very popular in the mid 1600s,
when the technique of silver filigree was first discovered. For the next 200+ years
it remained a favorite. We found newer ones in a beautiful religious art gallery
in Oberammergau (Germany) during our 2007 trip for about 350 euros. We
were told that filigree rosaries are still being made in the Bavarian Forest.

~ 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.

MUSEUM GALLERY

~ COURT of the KING ~

OUR FINEST HEIRLOOM ROSARIES

COURT OF THE KING GALLERY INDEX

THIRD IN THE SERIES
THE PATER BEADS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN UNEARTHED

IN SOME 2000 YEAR OLD GRECIAN DIG.  MATTED, YET
HAVE IN INNER FIRE THAT WE CANNOT CAPTURE.
Worthy Are You, Lord III  - RCKG.2511
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Basha makes beads that appear to be from archival digs - Greecian glass, unearthed and
seeing the light of day after thousands of hidden years. Matte surfaces with an inner glow
impossible to capture on your screen. Nevver to be offered again.

  ...SIRACH 39:13-14 ...
13 Listen, my faithful children: open up your petals, like roses
planted near running waters;
14 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 1mm.  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)