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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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Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique mother of pearl rosary bead necklace.
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Drop Necklaces
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Brass
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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.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian More Desk Accessories
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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
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Canvas, Oil
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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c. 1890s French Antique Mother of Pearl and Silver-Tone Rosary Description:
Located in Honolulu, HI
A stunning example of 19th-century French religious craftsmanship, this antique rosary features hand-carved Mother of Pearl (MOP) beads that radiate a soft, iridescent glow.
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Antique 1908 Sloan & Co. 14K Gold Rosary — Blessing Attributed to Pope Pius X
By Sloan & Company
Located in Orlando, FL
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