Divine Mercy Rosary
Metal rosary parts measurements:
- Spanish Crucifix SSCR420 - measures: 2 3/4 inches or 70 mm
- Divine Mercy Centerpiece SSCE1094 - measures: 1 1/2 inches or 38 mm
- John and Mary Crucifixion Medal SSCE313 - measures: 1 1/4 inches or 32 mm
Semi-precious gemstone beads:
High quality tiger eye beads with colors ranging from golden to brown to black have unparalleled silkiness and luster.
Divine Mercy Medals Meaning
Artistic renditions of the Divine Mercy are widely venerated by Catholics worldwide, and are used in the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Octave of Easter (the Sunday after Easter).
The Divine Mercy image on the rosary centerpiece is a depiction of Jesus based on the devotion
initiated by St Faustina Kowalska. According to the diary of Saint Faustina, the image is based on her 1931 vision of Jesus.
Jesus is shown as raising his
right hand in blessing, and pointing with his left hand on his chest
from which flow forth two rays which have a symbolic meaning: one, red
for the blood of Jesus (which is the Life of Souls), and the other, pale
for the water (which justify souls) according to St. Faustina's Diary.
The whole image is symbolic of charity, forgiveness and love of God, and
referred to as the "Fountain of Mercy".
John and Mary Crucifix Medal
The inspiration
for the crucifix medal comes from Apostle John's gospel account of the
crucifixion: “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's
sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his
mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to
his mother, ‘Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here
is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his
home” (John 19:25-27).
SAJ Rosary Beads
Prayer beads are a gift of love, and we specialize in constructing durable, fine quality rosaries.
These beautiful rosaries are handmade using traditional wire and chain rosary techniques, valuable semi-precious stones, and natural crystal beads.
Each one of them is made by hand to be used and passed down as a religious family heirloom due to the beauty of design, fine workmanship, and quality of the materials used.
A gift box, and a luxurious red velvet rosary pouch are included with every purchase.
We ship worldwide.
Antique or Vintage Rosary
The crucifixes and centers in the Sacred Art Jewelry collection are true golden bronze and .925 sterling silver reproductions of authentic antique or vintage pieces from all over the world.
They are new, top quality castings that are hand crafted using the ancient lost wax method. This technique, employed by the Greeks and the Egyptians, is still used in fine jewelry and considered the best way to assure each medal is an exact replica of the original.
The pieces you will find may be Irish, French, Spanish, Russian, as well as Native American, Latin American or Philippine, etc. A great many different Christian cultures and nationalities are represented.
Traditional Chained Rosary Technique
At Sacred Art Jewelry, we prefer to use the traditional rosary making technique of using ring caps to prevent the chain links from opening. These metal ring bead caps provide a sort of a "fence" that supports the wire. It also provides a most elegant finish to the chained rosary.
Custom Rosary
We take great care in finding stunning, natural bead combinations for our rosary beads, and we’ll be glad to advise as to whether the rosary part choices you are making are suitable. So, enjoy visualizing your favorite pieces on this rosary and make it your own by selecting:
- Your metal of choice, whether it is true golden bronze or .925 sterling silver
- Any rosary parts, i.e., crucifix or cross, centerpiece and medals from our collection
- Bead size, you may choose the standard (6 mm) or the larger, most ergonomic and comfortable rosary size for the hands (8 mm) beads
Please, Contact Us to inquire about the cost of your custom rosary.
We will calculate the difference between the prices of the metal pieces and materials used for the model shown in the listing, and the ones of your choice, and either create a special listing for you, or send you a Paypal invoice.
Catholic Rosary Beads
Choose your crucifix and center rosary components individually or visit our Rosary Parts section to find a crucifix and center rosary set you will cherish for a lifetime. By choosing your rosary components from this section you will be sure the two parts are a good match in terms of weight, style, design as well as the theme they evoke.
Medals and Medallions
Attaching medals of saints or any personal devotion to rosaries is an ancient tradition. We have a wide variety of Catholic and Christian medals we’ll be happy to attach to your rosary. Just send a note with your order letting us know which medallions you would like, and we’ll insert them to the rosary free of charge.
Other Christian Rosary Beads
This is a traditional Catholic five (5) decade rosary. However, we’ll be glad to create a different chaplet or Protestant version of this rosary for Anglicans, Lutherans, Baptists or other Catholic devotees by using the prayer bead composition or design structure of your choice and substituting the metal pieces you choose. We have a wide variety of antique and vintage crosses, centerpieces and medals in our collections where you will find appropriate pieces you'll love for your design.
Rosary Beads for Men
Of course, all the pieces in our collections are suitable for both men and women, in the end it is a matter of taste and preferences. Typically, men’s rosaries are characterized by more linear, less ornate designs. Women’s rosary parts are usually more decorated with elaborate scrolls, flowers, and the like.
Rosary Necklace
Can your rosary be worn as a necklace? Rosary beads have been worn around the neck by both men and women from different cultures for centuries, and indeed designed and created to be worn as jewellery. Whether right or wrong, who are we to judge? This has been made a topic of controversy in recent years, but it can be argued that ultimately what matters is the respect with which the object is treated, the intention, and the occasions for which it is worn.
This is a fine reproduction of an authentic antique or vintage artifact, hand cast
in the U.S. in sterling silver or solid bronze, using the lost wax
method. Because it was cast from a genuine item, it retains all the
details and character of the unique piece.
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Divine Mercy Handmade Rosary 
