Meinssen Handmade Rosaries Botswana Agate Madonna's Crest Rosary Details

Botswana Agate Madonna's Crest

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Premium quality Botswana agate beads rosary with antique reproduction European crucifix and center in Sterling.

Ornate arm ends give some majesty to the plan face of the crucifix. The Our Father beads are double capped in Bali Sterling.

Botswana Agate Madonna's Crest

Item #0540-E

Aves: 8mm Botswana agate

Paters: Botswana agate 9mm x 15mm

Overall length: 28 1/2"

Drop length: 8 1/2"

Crucifix: Sterling 2 1/8" x 1 3/8" (incl. bale)

Center: Sterling 1 1/16" x 1 1/16"

Wire: 20g Sterling filled

Bead caps: Bali Sterling dotted stars

Ring caps: solid Sterling

Chain: Sterling cable

The Madonna is beautifully represented in this large decorative openwork center.

Fine banding makes each agate bead interesting while the earthy colors keep the look subdued.

SOLD, thank you Miss Cole ;-)

These Botswana agate beads are excellent quality. In the photos, the appearance is generally more brown than they appear in hand. They've certainly proved an elusive color to capture! To my eye they're more taupe or grey overall, and quite stately. The centerpiece is magnificent!