Vintage Rosary Rosaries
1990s Vintage Rosary Rosaries
1960s Unknown Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Rosary Rosaries
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s European Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
20th Century Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Oil
20th Century French Other Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
20th Century Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Brazilian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Diamond, 18k Gold
1930s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wood
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wood
1960s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
Mid-20th Century Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wood
1930s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Irish Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Revival Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Silver
1940s Victorian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Ink, Lithograph, Paper
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wool
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wool
1980s Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Silver Plate, Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 24k Gold
1990s Abstract Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper, Mixed Media, Acrylic
1950s Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
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1930s Vintage Rosary Rosaries
1970s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1840s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
1990s British Vintage Rosary Rosaries
1990s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Vintage Rosary Rosaries
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Rosary Rosaries
9k Gold
Early 20th Century Victorian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Victorian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Recent Sales
1970s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
20th Century Italian Baroque Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century American Vintage Rosary Rosaries
20th Century Unknown Vintage Rosary Rosaries
18k Gold
1940s American Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Gold, 14k Gold
1950s American Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Yellow Gold
20th Century Vintage Rosary Rosaries
14k Gold, White Gold
1970s French Vintage Rosary Rosaries
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s American Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Yellow Gold
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Leather, Tulipwood
20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Silver Plate
20th Century French Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American International Style Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Shell, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Louis Philippe Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Persian Gothic Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wool, Cotton
1980s Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Yellow Gold, Bronze, 18k Gold, White Gold
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
1990s American Impressionist Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wood, Paper
1990s Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Quartz, 18k Gold
20th Century Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Artisan Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s French Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1960s Unknown Retro Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold
1990s Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
18k Gold
1930s German Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Glass, Wood
1930s Austrian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
20th Century Asian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Wood
1950s Austrian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Austrian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
1950s Austrian Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Metal
20th Century American Baroque Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper, Pastel, Pencil
Late 20th Century Expressionist Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Masonite, Paint
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Canvas, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Cubist Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Oil, Board
Mid-20th Century Cubist Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Canvas, Oil
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Paper
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Rosary Rosaries
Bronze
1940s Spanish Vintage Rosary Rosaries
- 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.