[Sold] Star of the Sea – apatite and bronze heirloom rosary

Description These variated deep blue apatite beads look exactly like the turbulent sea descending to depths while the sun glistens over the waters. This rosary is perfect for the title of Mary, Star of the Sea. This devotion to Mary has been around since the beginning of the medieval times, calling upon Mary as our guiding star to Jesus. St. Bernard referenced Mary under this title saying. “If the winds of temptation arise; If you are driven upon the rocks of tribulation look to the star, call on Mary; If you are tossed upon the waves of pride, of ambition, of envy, of rivalry, look to the star, call on Mary. Should anger, or avarice, or fleshly desire violently assail the frail vessel of your soul, look at the star, call upon Mary.” Do we go look to Mary as our guiding star? Do we ask her to show us how to live like Jesus? Or do we try to do it all ourselves? When everything around us seems to be falling apart and we feel like we are drowning in the sea of temptation, do we give up and do what is easy, or do we look to Mary standing at the foot of the Cross and trust that nothing is impossible with God? The crucifix on this rosary was a lucky find, but perfect for Our Lady Star of the Sea, the details dance across the cross like the crests of waves. To finish off the rosary, the center piece a bronze three-dimensional image of Mary with the sword piercing her heart, her head crowed with stars. ——— On the heirloom style: Once I made the first amber rosary with the small-loop wire-wrapped links, I realized I really enjoy the soft repetition of linking bead after bead into a chain. And I absurdly loved how it looked and felt. I finally found a truly heirloom method of rosary making that actually looked good. Now, you may be thinking, what’s the big deal with this wire wrapping? So, if you notice on each bead link, there are two wraps between the loop and the bead. This is the wire turning back on itself and making it so the link NEVER opens up. That means no pulling it out of the rosary pouch only to find it in three pieces. And because of the 22 gauge wire, this means no spontaneous snapping of the link. It’s a rosary that is literally meant to be heirloom. It should never need to come back to me. But PLEASE remember that all things can break with excessive use or in extreme situations. Repairs can be made, and I would be delighted to do so, but as time goes on, I might not have extra amber or I might be gone. So do be gentle and take good care of your rosary. —- Materials: 6mm blue apatite Hail Mary beads 6mm blue larimar Our Father beads 4mm copper hematite spacers solid bronze wire, 22 ga Immaculate Heart of Mary with clouds solid bronze centerpiece Detailed solid bronze crucifix centerpiece and crucifix made from casts of authentic vintage Catholic medals. The detail is stunning, and the bronze will last without changing. Bronze is the cost effective alternative to sterling silver – it has the longevity at a fraction of the price.