Rhodonite's name comes from the Greek, rhodos, or "rose," and reflects its natural pink color.

 

Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz, which is very likely the stone referred to as “crystal” in the Bible. It was prized for its transparent quality and was used to make both gems and lenses. Both Old and New Testaments use it in metaphors to describe things as shining, clear, and smooth. Even in Biblical times it was a common mineral, and it is often used when describing expansive things, like the firmament or the sea.

 

Pink, especially as rose vestments, represents joy during a time of penance and prayer in Catholic tradition. It the color of deep contentment or happiness that cannot be subdued even amidst times of sadness.

 

Purple is historically the color of royalty and great wealth. In the church, it denotes suffering and is worn during Lent. It can serve as a balance to the joys of spring or as a reminder of Christ’s kingship. It was also one of the colors, along with blue, scarlet, and white, used in the veils and carpets of the Tabernacle of the temple.

Our goal is to provide you a rosary, not just sell you a rosary. We use only stainless steel eyepins, linkages, and jump rings for both their strength and durability. If there is any defect in the workmanship of a rosary you purchase from us, please let us know, and we will make it right, free of charge, including shipping, within the first year of purchase. Also, for as long as we make rosaries (a lifetime, we hope!), if a rosary we made for you ever has a broken linkage, eyepin, or jump ring, we will be happy to repair it, with cost limited to shipping. Whatever we can do to keep you praying!