Bronze Rosary with Austrian Crystals
Bronze Rosary with Austrian Crystals*
This item is no longer for sale but is part of a gallery of handmade items we created to inspire new designs.
Bronze Rosary with Austrian Crystals* INFO:
- CODE: 231R6
- LENGTH: 61.5 cm (24.25 in.)
- BEADS: *Austrian Crystal (6mm)
- BRONZE: wire-wrapped, attached with wrapped bows.
- CENTER MEDAL: ornate heart, hand-cast from vintage
- handmade
*We renamed our Swarovski Crystal Rosaries (now: Austrian Crystal Rosaries). It’s the result of a new copyright issue.
More Details
The Bronze Rosary with Swarovski Crystals blends the beauty of Indian Sapphire with the warm tones of bronze. A rosary made with Swarovski Crystals will shimmer with very little light. We made it sturdy to last for years of prayer. Every bead is wire-wrapped and connected with wrapped bows.
Are "Austrian Crystals" the Same as Swarovski Crystals?
We now refer to Swarovski Crystals as Austrian Crystals. It’s the result of a new copyright issue.
From the beginning, we identified the Swarovski Crystal beads on our rosaries. In 2021, without warning, they added a copyright to their brand name. Now, we have to sell the same rosaries under a different title. We chose Austrian Crystal since they are made in Austria. The rosary beads haven’t changed. They are still the same genuine Swarovski Crystal beads as before.
TIP: Wire-wrapped rosaries will not come unhooked. The design will sometimes result in a temporary kink. There are two ways to resolve it: a gentle shake; or lifting and turning the section by hand.
About Bronze
Wire-Wrapped
Our bronze rosaries are wire-wrapped and sturdy. The stacked rings of wire will not come unhooked. It adds extra space between the beads for ease of movement during prayer.
Solid Bronze
We make them with solid bronze. Wire-wrapped bows replace the sections that are usually chain links. We use solid bronze Crucifixes and centers made from vintage or unique originals.
At about half the cost of sterling silver, bronze makes an heirloom rosary more affordable.
Naturally Aged
In their natural form, bronze rosaries look like antiques. Bronze is a metal alloy primarily made of copper. With age and exposure to air, it naturally darkens to rich, earthy tones. Storing it in a closed container between use will slow down this process.
Polishing Option
If you prefer, bronze rosaries can be cleaned from time to time. Polished bronze has a shiny, gold look. You can click on the photo for more cleaning tips.
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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 our Bronze Rosary with Austrian Crystals with 6mm Crystal beads.
METAL: We wire-wrapped it for lasting handmade quality.