Monday, April 26, 2010

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STERLING ROSARY, AMETHYST COLORED BEADS


From the collection of RareRosaries.com 909) VICTORIAN ANTIQUE STERLING ROSARY WITH AMETHYST COLORED CRYSTAL BEADS - We acquired this from France. This is an antique rosary made of sterling silver, with amethyst or lilac colored crystal beads. Each oval 4 by 5 mm; the necklace part measures 19 inches long; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is another 4 2/3 inches. It weighs 8.8 grams. The Cross measures 2/3 by 1 inch and is hallmarked in the back. The Center Medal is a lovely antique Ave Maria piece with great details. This small sized rosary is a nice size to tuck into your purse or pocket every day. Visit www.rarerosaries.com for this and more antique rosaries.