Small-Scale Rosary Repair
SMALL-SCALE ROSARY REPAIR
The workshop is busy, but I reserve every Sunday evening for repairs. The current wait is very long.
As a small father-daughter artisan team, we occasionally pause our intake to clear our backlog and ensure we can provide the quality repairs these items deserve. Please check our order box status before submitting an inquiry. We truly appreciate your patience and your dedication to preserving these meaningful sacramentals.
A Note on Service Availability
Our Repair Philosophy
I believe in building rosaries to endure. My repair bench is often filled with mass-produced prayer beads that have fallen apart. While I am happy to repair them, my goal is to ensure that you have a sturdy rosary that lasts. When you entrust me with your broken sacramental, I hope to make it strong so it won’t need to visit a repair bench again anytime soon. Pictured is a repaired vintage rosary.
To keep it manageable, I dedicate Sunday evenings to this type of work. Because it is a limited, courtesy service, the wait can take several months. We do not sacrifice quality to meet a deadline.
If you are in a hurry, I highly recommend visiting a local jeweller. They are often well-equipped to handle delicate repairs and re-linking, and many are very happy to help restore items of such personal significance.
In a Hurry?
Repair Guidelines: What Can We Help With?
Simple Repairs
Re-attaching links or replacing broken jump rings.
Full Re-Wiring
Rebuilding the rosary using new, sturdy metal components.
Missing Beads
We can often replace missing beads from our collection of donated parts.
Vintage Restoration
We use components from our collection of donated parts, while working to maintain their original, aged character.
NO REPAIR: Aluminum Wire
We cannot repair rosaries where double rows of aluminum wire are digging into the bead core; the wire is too brittle to safely bend.
NO REPAIR: Severe Damage or Fused Beads
If the structure is too degraded or the components are too rare to source, or if the beads are fused onto the cord or wire, a repair may not be possible.
The Repair Process
1. Initial Inquiry
Please complete the Repair Request Form. We will review your request and reply via email to ask for photos of the damage.
2. Assessment
We specialize in repairing items similar to our own work. Unfortunately, some rosaries may be too degraded or damaged to safely restore.
3. Estimate
Once we review your photos, we will provide a cost estimate. Simple link replacements are $0.25 per link. A complete re-wiring starts at $15.00 plus shipping. Please remember that it is an estimate. We will know the needed repairs more accurately when your broken rosary is on our repair bench.
4. Payment
Payments are not due until the repairs are complete and the rosary is ready to be returned to you. We accept PayPal, Interac E-transfer (Canada), and International Transfer: Wise or Remitly (USA). Note: We are not set up for direct credit card payments, but you can process them securely via PayPal.
Costs & Charitable Giving
The Repair Fee: It covers the cost of materials required to repair your rosary and essential workshop expenses.
Charitable Contribution (Optional): If you are in a position to give, any additional amount you choose to include is deeply appreciated. It helps support our charities and makes it more rewarding to keep this service going for those who need it.
Within Canada: Shipping for oversized letters (bubble envelopes, non-tracked) is usually under $4.00. Tracked shipping varies.
From the USA: We recommend using a regular postal service rather than commercial couriers.
Customs Form Instructions: In the “Detailed Description” section, check “Other” and write “Repair”. For contents, write “Broken Rosary for Repair”. For value, declare $10.00 (or $2.00 per item for multiples). Do not declare the full value, as this will trigger unnecessary duties.
Shipping and Customs
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Donations Really Appreciated
We are always looking for broken parts from old, unwanted rosaries to help us restore others. If you have broken or unwanted sacramentals, please feel free to send them along; we are happy to send them to the missions. If you prefer to dispose of them yourself, they may be donated, burned, or buried.
It gets busy in the workshop. Although we would like to reassure you about the status of your repair, we simply do not have the time. Know that I will reach out to you if I have any questions or if the repair is ready.
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Customer Comments
It’s hard to describe the happiness I felt when I saw the Rosaries you repaired. They’re perfectly restored. I can’t thank you enough for your precious work and for helping me preserve them. Thank you very much. – FF
My rosary was broken and I thought it was a lost cause. I found Our Lady of Grace Rosaries. After I sent her the photos of my broken rosary, she told me to send it in so she could fix it. Today, my repaired rosary arrived and it looks like a brand-new rosary. I am amazed! I would never think that this was ever broken. She did an amazing job. She is a true professional, and I highly recommend her. -AB
Thank you! Looking forward to doing more business with you! I have more vintage rosaries that need repair. -NR
CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is an original artwork by my son, Martin Lariviere, in 2009. We have the artist’s permission to use it as our exclusive trademark LOGO.
A beautifully photographed sky by Donald Tong inspired the website’s colour scheme. Cropped portions of it are the background for the footer Bible verse. He shared it as a free download on pexels.com.
Raphael painted The Sistine Madonna, circa 1513-1514. We made circular cut-outs from the original image.
These are our original photos and are intended for use only while visiting our website.
While our information is based on years of experience and shared resources, it is intended for educational purposes. We recommend using it as a springboard for your own research and fact-checking.
IN REVIEW
Blessed objects (like broken rosaries) that are broken or that you no longer want should not be thrown away. It can be donated, burned, or buried. If you are not sure, you can assume that they are blessed. We appreciate donations of broken or unwanted rosaries. We can donate usable rosaries to the missions or use the pieces to repair other rosaries.
Because our repair bench is run on a limited, part-time basis, we ask that you limit requests to one or two personal items at a time so we can serve as many people as possible.
Because this is a courtesy service, the wait can take several months. We prioritize quality over speed and appreciate your patience as we work through our backlog.
Don’t worry! Simply fill out the form with your best guess and send us a clear photo when we reply. We will evaluate it and give you our recommendation.
We work from a collection of donated vintage parts and will always aim for a seamless look. However, an exact match cannot be guaranteed for rare or antique components.re
Yes, cleaning is part of a repair, but please note we can’t make every rosary look like new. Some markings may be mold or permanent staining that cannot be fully removed without damaging the rosary materials.