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Large size Bronze Heirloom Rosaries with 8mm Gemstone Ave Beads

The heirloom rosaries will stand up to heavy use through multiple generations.  The super strong wire is virtually unbreakable.   The rosaries on this page are made with strong 20 gauge or thicker solid wire.    I use bronze wire to hand-turn each individual rosary bead. Available rosaries ship next day.  Please allow 2 weeks for shipping of custom ordered rosaries. 

Heirloom Black Onyx Rosary with Pardon Crucifix (8MM)
This could have been your grandfather's rosary!  This classic design is made of 8mm black onyx beads, linked together with hand-turned 20 gauge solid bronze wire.  The Pardon Crucifix and Lourdes Center are cast in solid bronze from original antique pieces.  The Etruscan beadcaps add a touch of grace to each Pater bead.  

SKU: HZ8BX-T775C676+UT09/

​In-Stock order: $193.00
Custom order: $198.99

$198.99 $193.00
 
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Bloodstone Heirloom Rosary (8mm)

This beautiful Heirloom Rosary is handcrafted from round Bloodstone gemstones, a dark green stone with spots of "blood" sprinkled upon it. For many, it reminds them of the blood of the Lamb sprinkled upon his people. Graced with a 2-1/4" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Capenou Crucifix and a 1 - 1/4" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Radiant Mary Center piece. Exceptionally constructed with solid bronze 20 gauge wire individually handturned for each bead, and further secured with brass beadcap rings for added strength and attractive detail, each decade is tied together with brass chain. 

(SKU:HZ8BL-T735C351+UT09/)


In-stock order price: $182.00

Special order price: $187.99

$196.99 $190.00
 

Heirloom Blue Crazy Lace Agate Bronze Rosary (8MM)
+This rosary features gorgeous Blue Crazy Lace Agate Gemstone beads with solid Bronze Rosary parts.  The center has a beautifully detailed Sacred Heart image on the front, and on the back, an image of Our Lady of Carmel gifting St. Simeon Stock with the brown scapular.  Each gemstone is hand turned with solid 20 gauge brass wire.  Since each Agate gemstone has its own peculiar pattern of inclusions and coloration, your rosary will be similar to this but unique in its character.  

(SKU: HZ8AB-T947C1213+GB10/)
In-stock order price: $222.00
Special order price: $228.99

$228.99 $222.00
 
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Heirloom Blue Goldstone Bronze Rosary 8mm
Goldstone is the beautiful glass invention of Renaissance monks in Venice, Italy.  The original Goldstone was golden in tone due to the presence of copper with solar colored scintillations, but later glassworkers invented a variety containing cobalt in place of copper. The microscopic inclusions of metallic cobalt crystallize out of the matrix of deep midnight blue glass as the gemstone slowly cools in an oxygen-deprived environment, leaving silvery star-like sparkles embedded in the gemstone, earning it the alternate name, "Stellaria".  The stunning effect is that of gazing into the depths of the midnight sky!  Reminds me of the prayer, "Hail and Blessed be the Son of God, born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in piercing cold!"  In this rosary, I have linked together eight millimeter gemstones with heavy brass wire and chain, and tied each decade together with ten millimeter Pater beads.  The 2-1/4" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Elegant and Old Crucifix and a 1" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Our Lady of Good Hope Center piece are a lovely match to this gemstone!

SKU: HZ8GS-T946C1152+GB10/
In-Stock order: $208.00
Custom order: $213.99
$213.99 $208.00
 

Blue Dumorterite Heirloom Bronze Rosary 8mm
This beautiful GracefulRosaries.com Signature Heirloom Rosary is handcrafted from 8mm Dumorterite gemstones for the Ave Maria beads and 10mm Dumorterite gemstones for the Pater Noster beads. Graced with a 2-3/8" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Lilies, Antique Openwork, Philippines Crucifix and a 1-1/4" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Mary with Lilies Center piece. Exceptionally constructed with solid bronze 20 gauge wire individually handturned for each bead, and further secured with bronze beadcap rings for added strength and attractive detail, each decade is tied together with bronze for 8mm rosary chain.

SKU: HZ8DU-T632C30+GB10/
In-Stock order: $215.00
​Custom order: $220.99
$220.99 $215.00
 
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Heirloom Blue Tigereye Bronze Rosary (8mm)
Large 8mm Tigereye gemstones make a lovely man's rosary.  These tigereye gemstones capture blue and gold light within the otherwise deep black beads. Note: these gemstones can look very different in different lighting which is why I have different photos shown with different backgrounds to draw out the differences.  The gemstone looks anywhere between black (in incandescent light) to blue (in strong sunlight.)

The solid bronze antique reproduction crucifix and center are complimented with lightly antiqued solid 20 gauge bronze wire and 17 gauge brass chain (very sturdy and thick chain).  The beads are capped with bronze rings for added beauty and quality.  
SKU: HZ8TF-T608C676+LS69/

In-stock order price: $192.00
Special order price: $198.99

$198.99 $192.00
 

Bronze Fossil Coral Heirloom Rosary (8MM)

This beautiful GracefulRosaries Signature Heirloom Rosary is handcrafted from 8mm Fosillized Coral gemstones for the Ave Maria beads and 10mm gemstones for the Pater beads. Graced with a 2-1/2" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Double nimbus, bronze Crucifix and a 1" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Bronze Ornate Miraculous Medal Center piece. Exceptionally constructed with bronze 20 gauge wire individually handturned for each bead, and further secured with brass beadcap rings for added strength and attractive detail, each decade is tied together with bronze chain. (Note: Photo shows White Bronze. This rosary is made with yellow bronze. White bronze is only made by special order.)


SKU: HW8FC-T698C609+SP10/


In-stock order price: $196.00

Special order price: $202.99

$202.99 $196.00
 
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Heirloom Goldstone Rosary 8mm

Goldstone is the beautiful glass invention of Renaissance monks in Venice, Italy. This fascinating gemstone has microscopic inclusions of metallic copper that have crystallized out of the liquid glass as the stone slowly cools in an oxygen-deprived environment. These gemstones scintillate in the sunlight as the solar rays reflect off the minute flecks of metal within the stone's interior. In this rosary, I have linked together eight millimeter gemstones with heavy brass wire and chain, and tied each decade together with ten millimeter Pater beads. The solid bronze crucifix and center piece are a lovely match to this gemstone!


SKU: HZ8GS-T635C351+SP10/


In stock order: $195.00

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195.00    
 
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Heirloom Gold Tigereye Rosary with Bronze (8mm)
Gold Tigereye is such a beautiful gemstone.  The gold color moves with the change of light....so stunning.  This is a large rosary made with 8mm Gold Tigereye for the Aves and 10mm gold Tigereye for the Pater beads.  Bronze Crucifix and Miraculous Medal center match beautifully with the bronze wire and brass bead caps. 

Exceptional construction with solid bronze 20 gauge wire.  The wire on each bead is hand turned and enclosed with a brass ring for extra strength.   The rosary crucifix and center are antique reproductions hand cast in solid bronze.
(SKU: HZ8TG-T608C609+EF10/)

In-stock order price: $203.00
Special order price: $209.99
$209.99 $203.00
 
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Jupiter Jasper Heirloom Bronze Rosary (8mm)
The regal Jupiter Jasper gemstones in this beautiful rosary receive their name from the planet Jupiter since the bands of color that circle these gemstones remind star-gazers of the cloud bands that ring the planet Jupiter.  Some astronomers believe that an exceptional appearance of the planet Jupiter, King of the Planets, at the time of our Lord's Nativity in the constellation of Leo was the star of Bethlehem heralding the birth of the foretold Lion of Judah come to be the King of Kings.   Jupiter, being the largest of the planets, is also representative of kingship, and so I have chosen for my crucifix the  prominent 1-7/8" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Celtic Crucifix with its strong Trinitarian motif.  I have paired this with the 1-1/4" solid Bronze handcast reproduction of the Carmel Center piece which shows Our Lady of Mount Carmel crowned as the King's Mother.  (The gemstone also recalls that brown habit of the Carmelite saints.)   Finally, since Jupiter is usually the brightest star in the sky, I completed my astronomical theme by placing a star beadcap on each Our Father bead.  Exceptionally constructed with solid bronze 20 gauge wire individually handturned for each bead, each decade is tied together with my strong bronze rosary chain.

SKU: HZ8JJ-T359C1213+SP10/
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In-Stock order: $209.00
Custom order: $214.99
$214.99 $209.00
 
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​Photo gives the general overall appearance of this type of gemstone only.  Due to natural variations in this gemstone, your rosary will have its own unique color variations.  Give two-three weeks for construction and delivery.
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Lizardite Heirloom Bronze Rosary (8mm)
Contrary to popular belief, the Lizardite gemstone does not receive its name from the little reptile (though its scaly green color-pattern might suggest that) but from the place where it is commonly mined, the Lizard Peninsula on the coast of Cornwall in England.  This beautiful, intricately patterned, green gemstone makes a lovely rosary bead.  I have paired it with my two  of my most popular solid bronze pieces,  handcast reproductions of the Circle Points Crucifix and the Sacred Heart and Carmel Center.  Turned together with heavy gauge bronze wire, this sturdy rosary will last a lifetime.

SKU: HZ8LZ-T478C1213+FM54/

In-stock order: $192.00
​Custom order: $198.99
$198.99 $192.00
 
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Mother of Pearl Heirloom Rosary (8MM)
This rosary has a beautiful antique feel!  It looks like a rosary I might have found in Grandma's jewelry box.  The Mother of Pearl beads have creamy streaks of whites and tans which are beautifully complemented by the Victorian-style solid bronze crucifix and center, hand-cast reproductions of vintage rosary pieces.  Made of strong 20 gauge bronze wire, this piece is sure to become a family treasure.
SKU:HZ8MP-T1202C320+UT76/

In-stock order: 231.00
Special order: 236.99
$236.99 $231.00
 
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​Photo gives the general overall appearance of this type of gemstone only.  Due to natural variations in this gemstone, your rosary will have its own unique color variations.
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Heirloom Pietersite Gemstone Pardon Rosary (8MM)
This rosary is made of beautiful Pietersite gemstones.  The handcast solid bronze pieces are reproductions of antique pieces: the Pardon crucifix with its many salutorious indulgences and the St. Benedict center which is so effective in warding off evil.  Wired together with solid brass 20 gauge brass, this is a strong rosary in so many ways!

As one can tell from the photographs, each Pietersite gemstone has a unique pattern of colors.  Your rosary will have the same craftsmanship as the ones photographed here, with gemstones of equal quality, but the patterns in the gemstones will be unique to your rosary.
SKU: HZ8PR-T775C852+SP08/

In-stock order price: 218.00
Special order price: 224.99
$224.99 $218.00
 
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Red Tigereye Gemstone Heirloom Large Rosary (8MM)
Red Tigereye has a deep mahogany color.   A beautiful and masculine rosary made with super strong wire and quality parts to last a lifetime and beyond.The Hail Mary beads are a large 8mm size.  The crucifix and center are antique reproductions, hand cast in solid bronze.  The center depicts Our Lord on the front and Our Lady of Good Hope on the back in beautiful detail.
SKU: HZ8TR-T735C1152+EF10/

In-Stock order: $209.00
​Custom order: $215.99
$215.99 $209.00
 

St. Michael the Archangel Heirloom Dragon Blood Rosary (8mm)
This Heirloom Rosary is composed of Dragonblood Gemstones tied together with strong solid bronze wire.  The Crucifix and St. Michael Center Piece are hand cast reproductions of vintage rosary pieces.  This is a rosary for anyone engaged in spiritual warfare. Why a St. Michael's Rosary made of Dragonbood gemstones?  The following verse from the last book in the Bible explains it all:
 
"And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven. The great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." Rev. 12:7-9.

(SKU: HZ8JD-T776C1197VJ26)
In-stock order price: $219.00
Special order price: $224.99
$224.99 $219.00
 
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