I will be covering many aspects of collecting antique rosaries in my blogs. Symbology, materials, origins, and other issues the antique rosary lover may be curious about will all be discussed. Each blog will feature a rosary from The Sacred Bead or a private collection. You can visit The Sacred Bead at www.thesacredbead.com
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Buying an Antique or Vintage Rosary - An Eco-Friendly Choice
For some of us, concern for the environment is a life-long commitment, for others it is an equally heart-felt but new concern. It doesn't matter where you are on this spectrum, the important thing is that purchasing an antique or vintage rosary really is an eco-friendly choice. It is a form of effective concept of recycling and reusing an item rather than buying something new. The Sacred Bead has a wonderful selection of antique rosaries for sale to help you pick the perfect rosary for yourself or a friend. Just think, there is no mining, no manufacturing, only transportation via the postal service. It drastically reduces your carbon footprint! Not only do you save resource and energy, you have a piece of history and an exceptional work of art unlike anything produced today. The Sacred Bead has the largest selection of antique and vintage rosaries in one place on the internet! So come visit and be a part of the growing green consumer revolution. Our beautiful planet appreciates every effort. I try to use recycled packaging materials whenever possible so don't be surprised if your rosary comes in a peppermint candy tin or is wrapped with slightly used bubble wrap!
Coral reefs around the world are dying at an alarming rate. Antique rosaries have beautiful natural Mediterranean coral unlike the dyed coral used today. Coral harvesting is now regulated and restricted by law, so buying an antique coral rosary is the most ecologically sound way to have a rosary made of this incredibly beautiful natural material. This rosary is in a private collection.
Beautiful antique rosary with red glass beads from France.
Very unusual 1800s rosary with sterling, mother of pearl and antique glass beads.
Fabulous antique rosary with lapis lazuli beads. The lapis mines in Afghanistan have been mined for thousands of years and are reaching the end of their existence. Deep blue lapis like this is almost impossible to get new.
This is a gorgous vintage sterling and crystal Creed rosary, a fabulous example of a beautifully preserved vintage rosary by one of the leading rosary manufacturers in the world. See dozens of unique antique and vintage rosaries at The Sacred Bead.
I have a few antique religious items from Italy. I would like to sell them but have no idea as to their value.
1. Roasary stamped Pat Pending, Italy 1830 with center piece slide outs containing The Five Sorrowful Mysteries, Joyful Mysteries, The Five Glorius Mysteries. Silver with crystal beads.
2. A Sterling locket that opens with small sterling Rosary Beads. Very old but can't see a date.
3. Religious medal -- 1830 Stamped Creed sterling. On back it has a cross with the letter M. On front "Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee"
4. Very old, odd small oblong box stamped Germany with a statue. Mary holding a crucifix.
5. Old medal with Jesus on front holding a book and cane. His face on the back holding up a hand?
I have a few antique religious items from Italy. I would like to sell them but have no idea as to their value.
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2. A Sterling locket that opens with small sterling Rosary Beads. Very old but can't see a date.
3. Religious medal -- 1830 Stamped Creed sterling. On back it has a cross with the letter M. On front "Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee"
4. Very old, odd small oblong box stamped Germany with a statue. Mary holding a crucifix.
5. Old medal with Jesus on front holding a book and cane. His face on the back holding up a hand?