Rosary Vintage Rosaries
1990s Rosary Vintage Rosaries
1960s Unknown Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Yellow Gold
20th Century Rosary Vintage Rosaries
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
20th Century Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Oil
20th Century French Other Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
20th Century Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Brazilian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wood
1960s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
Mid-20th Century Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wood
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Irish Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Revival Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Silver
1940s Victorian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Ink, Lithograph, Paper
Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wool
1980s Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Silver Plate, Bronze
1980s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
1990s Abstract Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1950s Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
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1930s Rosary Vintage Rosaries
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Diamond, Platinum
1970s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1990s British Rosary Vintage Rosaries
1990s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Early 20th Century Victorian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Rosary Vintage Rosaries
1970s Unknown Contemporary Rosary Vintage Rosaries
9k Gold
1990s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Late 19th Century Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Diamond, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Rosary Vintage Rosaries
1820s British George III Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s Art Deco Rosary Vintage Rosaries
18k Gold
Recent Sales
1970s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
20th Century Italian Baroque Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Rosary Vintage Rosaries
20th Century Unknown Rosary Vintage Rosaries
18k Gold
1940s American Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s American Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Yellow Gold
20th Century Rosary Vintage Rosaries
14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Rosary Vintage Rosaries
1950s Unknown Retro Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Yellow Gold
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Leather, Tulipwood
20th Century American Art Deco Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Silver Plate
20th Century French Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American International Style Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Shell, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wool, Cotton
1980s Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
1990s American Impressionist Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wood, Paper
1990s Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Quartz, 18k Gold
20th Century Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1960s Unknown Retro Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
18k Gold
1930s German Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Glass, Wood
1930s Austrian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
20th Century Asian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Wood
1950s Austrian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Austrian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
1950s Austrian Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Metal
20th Century American Baroque Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Late 20th Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper, Pastel, Pencil
Late 20th Century Expressionist Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Masonite, Paint
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Cubist Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Canvas, Oil
Mid-20th Century Cubist Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Oil, Board
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Paper
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rosary Vintage Rosaries
Bronze
1940s Spanish Rosary Vintage Rosaries
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- What is a rosary necklace?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rosary necklace contains rosary beads that are organized in a specific fashion to help the owners pray. The beads help the individual count their prayers and can tell them which prayer to say. Shop a collection of vintage and new rosary necklaces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 18, 2024To know if a rosary is antique, check its beads. The beads on modern rosaries are largely made of wood, glass or inexpensive plastic, and they’re likely linked by a chain or a cord. Old rosary beads were frequently strung on silk or another type of thread.
Hundreds of years ago, some rosaries, such as those produced during the 16th century for example, were made by goldsmiths. The era of mass production for these prayer beads began to take shape during the 15th century, and this development allowed for rosaries to be made of materials such as lead, glass, bone and wood. Online resources suggest that if the rosary’s crucifix and center medal are not made of the same material, it’s likely that a component of your rosary has been replaced over the years.
In order to properly determine the age of your rosary, experts recommend working with an antiques dealer or other type of professional in the collectibles realm.
Over time, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media. Find rosaries today on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The 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.