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.

HAND FACETED TOURMALINE / GOLDEN CHUNKS OF QUARTZ

Rocky Coast - RDSP.2880
   Dedicated to Paul of Tarsus and his incredible life as an evangelizer of the Gentiles.
See all the rosaries in this series, a rare, symbolic look at his life in the choice of stones and colors.
 
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

 FOLLOW EACH LINK BELOW TO SEE OUR NEW COLLECTION

BIRTHSTONE INDEX

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

A POWERFUL MIX OF JASPER AND BROWN LAVA STONE

UNREPEATABLE AND RARE

~ 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!

~  KLEW COLLECTION ~

~ 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 by the jewelery makers of Germany and Austria. 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 PIECES

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 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.