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What do the beads on a rosary mean?
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The beads on a rosary count one's prayers and indicate which prayer to say. Rosary beads allow one to clear one's mind and fully meditate on the prayer.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Antique blue glass rosary bead necklace, Gilt crucifix pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique English blue glass rosary bead necklace dating to circa 1900.
This wonderfully atmospheric piece features two strands of faceted blue glass rosary beads set alon...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique mother of pearl rosary bead necklace, INRI
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique mother of pearl rosary bead necklace.
Squared off mother of pearl beads with a bronze metal chain link intercepting, there is a heart shaped bead at the chest wh...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Bronze
Antique Mother of Pearl Rosary bead necklace, INRI cross pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique mother of pearl rosary bead necklace.
Squared off mother of pearl beads with a bronze metal chain link intercepting, there is a heart shaped bead at the chest wh...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Materials
Brass
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very unusual Mother of Pearl hinged lidded box opening to reveal a stunning Mother of Pearl Rosary Beads with decorative crucifix.
Condition: Good allover possibly all items have h...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Portrait Of A Lady Holding a Rosary, 17th Century
By Joos van Cleve
Located in Liphook, GB
Excellent quality and condition early Netherlandish half length portrait of the lady in a green dress, fur wrap and white headdress holding rosary beads. The work is a similar versio...
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17th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand
Located in Fayetteville, AR
A rosary bead H-stretcher joins the legs providing stability.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Tables
Materials
Iron
