Genuine Catholic rosary. Hand-beaded with tarnish-resistant Argentium (935) silver using double wrap loops; there are no open jump rings in this piece! Translucent Montana agate and opaque carnelian beads. Sterling (925) silver crucifix and medal.
This is a perfect gift for First Holy Communion or Confirmation, the kind of rosary kept for a lifetime and handed down to others.
Argentium silver is an alloy similar to sterling but with a higher silver content (93.5% vs shops 92.5%) and the addition of germanium, which makes it tarnish resistant. It's has many of the benefits of pure silver for jewelry making but is not as soft so it's more durable. You can learn more about Argentium at https://www.argentiumsilver.com/.
Handmade by jewelry artist Maria Langer in USA. Thank you for shopping on Etsy and supporting American artists!
Product code: Montana Agate, Carnelian, and Silver Heirloom shops Rosary