Rosaries : Antique, Rare, One-of-a-kind Collectable Beads
ROSARY WORKSHOP
THE GOSPEL TOLD IN THE MYSTERY OF THE PRAYER BEADS
Offering 100's of hand made rosary beads, chaplets and religious jewelry inspired by museum antiques from around the world.  + We use:  rare antique beads, semi-precious stones and pearls. + All crosses, crucifixes, religious metals & centers are handcast from rare antique and vintage pieces in solid bronze & sterling.  +  We are sole retail suppliers on the internet of our rosaries and parts.

BRONZE WALL CROSSES (Germany)
JESUS PRAYER ROSARY  -  PRAYER CUBES
BIRTHSTONE ROSARIES  -  MUSEUM INSPIRED ROSARIES
AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS  -  STATUES

A RARE ICON NECKLACE OF MARY WITH THE 12 APOSTLES

Intercessor - JICON.2700

~ FEATURED ROSARIES ~

 
'BEACH PEBBLES' WITH INNER SECRETS

Upon This Rock - LEC.2755,56,57,58,59
5 in this series, each appearing to be a beach pebble that has been cut into, faceted,
to reveal exquisite colors inside.  Like hidden treasures, each catchs the eye in a way
that these images do not reveal but held in the hand, you see!

BIRTHSTONE INDEX
Love one of our birthday rosaries but its not your birthday?
If one speaks to your heart in a special way, it may be beckoning you to prayer.

~ MUSEUM INSPIRED ~

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THE MEDALLION DATES BACK TO THE 1700s.
THE FILIGREE DESIGN IS TRADITIONALLY FOUND ON 'ZEHNERS' (10rs)

Museum Inspired 'Zehners' - CMI.5700 series
See this remarkable collection of inspired Chaplets called 'Gebetskette Zehners' (Prayer Chains with
10 beads) from the 17c - 18c. The little cross is knows as a CREDOKRUZ ('Credo Cross') and is a reminder
 to pray the Creed and for an increase of Faith, Hope and Love. The 'thumb ring' allows the
chaplet to be counted from one finger to the next to complete the rosary.
 12.5 in.

~ AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS ~

AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS

THE 19 in NECKLACE BELOW SHOWCASES THE WORK OF KAREN LEWIS OF 'KLEWS BEADS'  WEAR THIS TREASURED ONE OF A KIND BEAD ON EITHER SIDE, DEPENDING ON YOUR CHOICE!  (BEAD IS 1.25 in).  EVERY COLOR YOU SEE IS A DIFFERENT PIECE OF CLAY, NOTHING IS PAINTED ON. THIS POLYMER CLAY IS TOUGHER THAN GLASS!
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3  FLOWER BEADS CAP THE CENTER BEAD.

NECKLACE IS MADE OF FACETED MATTE
 GEMCUTS IN AMETHYST GLASS.

AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS
SEE OUR TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN BEAD ARTISTS
?ALSO SEE NEW ROSARIES - ROCKS & PEBBLES?

Our work is guaranteed (see below)

  CELEBRATING 12 YEARS ON THE INTERNET
(May 25, 1996)

'Ten years ago I discovered the world wide web and you (Rosary Workshop) and the guild!!!  What a wonderful group of prayer warriors you all are.  I thank the Lord Jesus for you and your world wide prayer ministry often.  The blessings our Lady have extended to 1,000 s of people because of the prayer beads you have sent out all over the world.  May your blessings from our Lord and Lady out weigh your burdens.'  Happy Birthday. Fr Joe (PA)
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Thanks Father Joe, you were our very first customer and our first boost of encouragement!   Our very first customer!  How did you find us?  We knew nothing about subscribing to search engines!  We were barley up! Still building! Had no idea that our brand new website URL was like having an unlisted phone number that no one knew about. And now we know this little mystery was born from above.  As we look back on these years, we are very grateful and truly blessed by your continuing encouragement and friendship as well as the greatest customers and friends in the world who have followed you over the years. (the Grammas at the Workshop)

~ HEAVEN'S GATE ~

 ANTIQUE AVES / ROCK CRYSTAL PATERS

Heaven's Gate III - LEA.2724
 Beautiful antique matte beads make wonderful Ave beads. Naturally formed
Rock Crystal Pater beads make this rosary very special.

SHARE YOUR FAITH THROUGH GIFT GIVING
  Life brings along with it beautiful celebrations. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION, CONFIRMATION, ANNIVERSARIES and WEDDINGS. And don't forget BIRTHDAYS are forever! Carry the hisory of your precious faith into the lives of the next generation.  Help build the spiritual lives of new confirmands and those about to celebrate their first Eucharist . Newly Weds may not think of praying together, but if given rosaries as a wedding gift, it becomes a powerful reminder. Brides and Grooms may start their marriage of unity by giving them to one another and sharing matching chaplets with their brides maids and grooms as a wonderful blessing of thanksgiving.
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FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES!

RARE CHALCEDONY / ANTIQUE MATT AVES

Children of Abraham III - LEA.2748
Rare mix of colors (Carnelian and Onyx) in these hand faceted Chalcedony stone
 Pater Beads. Ave's are antique. Please read more about this amazing combination.
When gone, unable to replace.

Wonderful savings for your gift giving, to be treasured for a life time.  Many are already gone so be sure to see what is offered while they last. Sales are brisk and items will not be replaced. All sale items still carry their original value!
50% SALE ITEMS ON SELECTED ITEMS
New items added all the time.


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~ GUARANTEE ~
Our work is strung on a very strong but supple 'state of the arts' wire. (49 plied strands of stainless steel).  This gives peace of mind knowing it will not break in a lifetime of use under normal wear.  Each item is made with the intention that it is of heirloom quality to be shared by many generations to come.  If it should break under normal wear we will repair it for you free of charge.

APRIL 2nd IS THE HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY OF JOHN PAUL II
WHOSE EARTHLY BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED THE SAME DAY?
YOU MAY BE SURPRISED!

A PILGRIMAGE
TO THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS
be sure and visit the link above showing the tools of the Passion of Christ.
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  HEBREWS 12:  28-29
"Let us show gratitude by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe - for our God is a consuming fire"
 

... HE IS WORTHY ...
We are  is re-dedicating efforts to - not just making prayer beads - but to keep alive the tradition of the early paternoster guilds of Europe beginning in this  For centuries, these dedicated artisans took great care in making the most beautiful of prayer beads possible.  Our vision is to craft a sacramental that will not only last for generations but will bring visual glory to God every day.

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YOU MAY NOW PURCHASE A LIMITED SELECTION
OF OUR WORK LOCALLY:
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NATIONAL CATHEDRAL - (Washington DC)
ABBEY PRESS - St John's Abbey (Collegeville MN)
SACRED RELICS - Religious Art Gallery (Oklahoma City, OK)
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*pray on line now*

Pray the new mysteries. Pray for peace. Pray the online now. Battles are won by praying the rosary. It is the most powerful prayer/weapon available. No beads  Use your fingers!

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... suspending the laws of nature through prayer ...
We have never seen such power released through natural disasters  and terrorism as we have seen during the presidency of George Bush. No leader of our nation has ever had so much on his shoulders. (We thank the Lord that our president turns to the Lord for guidance.)  When his brother Florida Governor Jeb Bush, first heard of the Asian tsunami, he "began to pray the Mysteries." It's a lesson for us all. At the apparition site of Medjugorje the Blessed Mother said that "with prayer and fasting you can stop wars and even suspend the laws of nature."
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We must not forget that what is said above is totally true, especially after hearing about the pastor who commanded the tsunami wave to stop 'in the name of Jesus'  - and it did - saving a boatload of orphans from certain death. Pray for our President, pray for the earth and those of the earth and the weather to be at peace.  And we thank you Lord for a president who turns to you, may our government hear your voice and follow it in their work.

“While I am in the world, I am the light of the world”  (Jn 9:5)
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