Miraculous Mary Handmade Single-Decade Wire Rosary Chaplet with Natural order Semiprecious Stones-- Lepidocrosite and Tourmaline

This is an heirloom-quality, handmade single-decade rosary with a traditional Miraculous Mary medal. I did all wirework myself and used simple, durable materials: semiprecious gemstone beads, and bronze wire, crucifix and medal.

DETAILS:

--This design is subtly rose-themed, with pink lepidocrocite Hail Mary beads, a flat green tourmaline Our Father, and rose details on the crucifix and medal. (Lepidocrocite is also sometimes called strawberry quartz).

--The unique crucifix and medal are replicas of vintage originals, cast using the ancient "lost wax" method.

--I did all wirework in uncoated bronze wire, which I oxidized by hand for a richer patina. All elements are joined with decorative wrapped loops, bows, and order split rings, which are impossible to tug apart.


CARE:

This rosary is made to be prayed with, and to last! If treated with reasonable care, it should withstand regular use and last long enough to hand down. Protect it from extreme damp and corrosive chemicals. If the beads get whacked against a hard surface, such as stone or metal, they may chip or crack. Should that happen, I encourage you to send it back for repairs.

The metals will continue to develop patina as they age—this is a natural part of their personality! You can brighten up highlights by buffing with a soft cloth or cosmetic sponge.