TODAY'S ROSARIES HOLY COMMUNION VINTAGE PRAYERS TODAY'S HOPE DECIMAS BLING! SEASONAL GALLERY

Click on the images for a larger view. ROBERTO.   I created this Protestant rosary for the late, great Bob Larson,  co-worker and friend, who is greatly missed by all who knew him.  Teal-blue beads with white swirls, 10mm, are vintage Cherry glass from Japan, circa 1949.  Jet-black Onyx beads, 8mm.  Celtic cross and flower bead caps are Sterling Silver.  Spacers:  clear Swarovski crystal and jet Matsuno beads.  Wire:  steel coated with Sterling Silver, test strength 15 lbs. MOTHER'S DAY Below: MAMA MIA! is a full length rosary dedicated to Moms everywhere.  Paters are "heart" pale pink glass lampwork beads with roses and gold foil inclusion.  Ave beads are rose quartz rounds. Center medal: Mother of Perpetual Help. Gold-tone crucifix has mother-of-pearl inlay.  MAMA MIA! Decima below is "LOURDES' GARDEN," dedicated to my Mom who grew orchids and kept a fabulous garden when she was alive. Holy Spirit cross is sterling silver.  Pater bead is a lovely fiberglass bead with spring flowers.  Ave beads are firepolished Czech glass. LOURDES' GARDEN Image: