{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-carnelian-09061","title":"Antique Sterling Silver \u0026 Carnelian Catholic Rosary w Lorraine Cross - Early 20th Cent.  Very Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll Antique and Vintage Rosaries that I list come from my private collection.\u003cbr\u003e\nThey are genuine antiques – older than 100 years – or genuine vintages – from 30 to 100 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\nAll are in perfect condition and still very much usable. They are unique and a real pleasure to collect or still use. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe very special and unique item in this listing, is of extreme rarity and has the following characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-\tThe rosary dates from the beginning of the 20th century and bears a large Lorraine Sterling Silver cross as well as a Sterling Credo Cross. The cross bears on the reverse many initials which were the previous owner's initials. What makes it very interesting and rare is that it has a Lorraine Cross which today pertains to a French region, whereas in the early 1900's it was German and it also has a Credo Cross which is particular to the German rosaries.\u003cbr\u003e\n2-\tAve Beads are faceted Carnelian with diameter size is 8 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n3-\tPater Beads are 9 mm Sterling Silver elaborate beads.The triangle with the heart design and all the connecting chains and rings are also sterling silver\u003cbr\u003e\n4-\tSize of the cross is : 70 x 40 mm or 2.8 x 1.6 in.\u003cbr\u003e\n5-\tTotal weight of the rosary is 69 grams\u003cbr\u003e\n6-\tTotal length is 61 cm or 24.4 in.\u003cbr\u003e\n7-\tAll metal parts are sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a Unique item in all respects and may even be considered a museum item as it is a representation of mixed cultures pertaining to a border region between two countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an awesome heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll pictures are an intrinsic part of the description, they have been carefully made and may be zoomed for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not hesitate to ask any question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e==== FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE ==== \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a magnificent item that you will greatly enjoy or that would make a fantastic gift. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy selling principle is : \" SATISFACTION OR REFUND \" AND IT APPLIES 100 %.\u003cbr\u003e\nI am ready to refund in totality any item sold by me if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNO QUESTIONS ASKED - NO CONDITIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nBUY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SwanCollection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65599259181405,"sku":"PRE-ANTSTE-9DQ5","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/5420\/9117\/files\/il_fullxfull.8441057321_b3i5.jpg?v=1786964272","url":"https:\/\/swancollection.com\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-carnelian-09061","provider":"SwanCollection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}