Blue Tigereye Rosary
Blue Tigereye Rosary
We were able to purchase more natural blue tigereye gemstones. A new rosary is coming soon.
PBlue Tigereye Rosary INFO:
- CODE: 207R8
- LENGTH: 63 cm (24.75 in.)
- BEADS: blue Tiger Eye gemstone (6mm), solid brass beads in the connector bows. *brass is a key component in bronze
- BRONZE: wire-wrapped, attached with wrapped bows. Crucifix and centre medal are solid bronze, cast from vintage pieces.
- CENTER MEDAL: Blessed Mother
- handmade
More Details
The Blue Tigereye Rosary is wire-wrapped by hand with quality bronze wire. Although it is less evident in the photograph, Tigereye has inner layers that seem to emit light from within the stone.
Natural blue Tigereye is both rare and expensive. The beads on this rosary are certified as natural and have not been treated, heated or dyed. This classification follows the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) guidelines, of which my supplier is a charter member. It indicates that: the stones are natural; my supplier even has a gemologist on staff who guarantees that there has been no enhancement to the beads.
The best way to clean the rosary beads is with a soft cloth and lukewarm water. Storing it in a soft pouch will help protect it from environmental damage, scratches, spills, or tangles.
About Tigereye: It is formed through tectonic pressure and exposure to fluids containing silicon and iron. Over millions of years, microscopic fractures allow quartz and fibrous asbestos to grow together in parallel bands, resulting in the stone’s deep, inner reflective quality. Most of these stones are sourced from South Africa.
About Wire-Wrapping
An Ancient Skill
Wire-wrapping is a skill dating back to the 11th Century B.C. It is different from making links. While a rosary link involves bending the wire twice per bead, wrapping takes more work. Wire-wrappers bend the wire 8 to 10 times per bead to make stacked piles of rings.
A Comparison
Compared to rosaries with links, it takes more than twice the wire and the time. As a result, wire-wrapped rosaries are more costly. A wire-wrapped Sterling Silver rosary is noticeably more expensive than a linked one.
Cage-Wrapping
Cage-wrapping is the most decorative way to wire-wrap. The artisan embellishes each bead with a gentle swirl of wire.
Connections
Wrapped bows are one of the most practical applications of this technique. They are very reliable. Artisans frequently use them to attach beaded sections to the connector loops.
Although they will sometimes kink, bows will do the extra work necessary to secure a rosary. They can also replace lengths of chain. Above all, they are the most useful as connectors on rosaries with heavy beads.
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CREDITS
The LOGO image of Our Lady of Grace is original artwork by Martin Lariviere in 2009. We have the artist’s permission (my son). It is our exclusive trademark logo image.
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.
Our information is from general knowledge, experience, and shared internet resources. We’d like you to use it as a starting point for your research to verify facts and build a reference list.
IN REVIEW
INSPIRATION COLLECTION: This item is no longer for sale but is part of a gallery of handmade items we created to inspire new designs.
BEADS: We designed the Blue Tigereye Rosary with 6mm gemstone beads.
METAL: We wire-wrapped it for lasting handmade quality.
FREE POUCH: This item comes with a free velveteen pouch.
DISCOUNTS: Discounts are automatic (no promo code needed). We will apply the balance to your order if shipping costs less than your discount.