Sacred Heart Hematite & Gold Rosary ($38.99 CAD)
Hematite and Gold Sacred Heart Rosary
$38.99 (CAD)
Gold and Hematite Sacred Heart Rosary Info:
- CODE: 224R36
- LENGTH: 64.75 cm (25.5 in.)
- BEADS: Hematite (6mm & 7mm)
- NICKEL SILVER: wire-wrapped, attached with wrapped bows
- CENTER MEDAL: Sacred Heart of Jesus
- handmade
More Details
Our gold and hematite Sacred Heart Rosary combines the warmth of gold tone with the strength of metallic. Hematite beads are metallic-based and heavy. They slowly warm up when in contact with warm hands. As you pray with them, you will feel their warmth. The Our Father beads are 1mm larger than the Hail Mary beads, giving them a different feel. The Crucifix and center medal are thick and sturdy.
Since we wire-wrapped every bead and connection, it will not come unhooked with use. This feature also adds more space between the beads for prayer comfort.
What is Hematite?
Today’s hematite rosaries use a machine-made version of the stone. It looks and feels similar. It is also iron-grey, metallic-based, and heavy.
Tip
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.
TIP
You can keep a small cloth (like the ones for cleaning eyeglasses) in the pouch with your rosary. That way, you can give it a quick buff from time to time. Or try storing it with a silica gel pack, chalk, or anti-tarnish paper.
What Makes a Rosary More Comfortable for Prayer?
Our Father Beads
A rosary with Our Father beads that stand apart in some way has an advantage over other rosaries. They can make it effortless to say the correct prayers on the beads, even with eyes closed while praying.
Look for a different shape, colour, or size. Also, be sure to check for caps or wire-wrapped Our Father beads.
Sturdy Connections
Unhooked links are a common structural problem for rosaries. The weight of the beads adds stress to their links.
Properly-secured loops need to be tight at every connection. Yet, they will only stay in place if the wire is stiff and strong enough to hold its shape.
Bead Caps
Enhancing a rosary with the use of bead caps adds to its character and uniqueness. However, they can work their way loose with time unless if the wire is stiff and well-rounded.
Wire-wrapping is a way to hold them consistently and securely in place. This specialized technique adds rows of wrapped wire stacked on each side of the caps.
Wire-Wrapping
Wire-wrapping on any rosary bead secures it. The extra turns in the wire add to its strength. We often wire-wrap the Our Father beads to help them stand apart. The stacked rows of wire look different from the loops on the other beads, and there is more space around them.
Added Bead Space
Sometimes, an entire rosary is wire-wrapped. A rosary with wrapped beads is more comfortable for prayer because of the added space that results from it.
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