Traditional rosary beads have a long and venerable legacy in the Catholic faith dating back to St. Dominic's Our Lady of the Rosary apparition in 1208 in the 13th century. Along with the cross, Rosary beads are one of the most familiar and recognized symbols of Catholicism. The rosary prayers are designated and counted through the progressive handling of the beads. Beyond their function as an aid in saying the rosary, they are truly a distinctively elegant, symbolic treasure of ones Catholic faith that guides and comforts through a lifetime. Even beyond ones lifetime, rosary beads can be a priceless heirloom that ties a family together through generations.
Sources of Rosaries
The Sisters of Carmel of the Carmelite monastery in Colorado Springs, CO design and handcraft rosaries. They are a terrific source of beautiful traditional rosaries. You can design your own or choose pre-designed rosaries. They offer an extensive slection of rosaries and all are beautiful. Their websites is very well organized. https://www.sistersofcarmel.com/rosaries/