Vintage Italian Rosary Black Faceted Glass Beads Miraculous Medal Crucifix 24”

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View Vintage Italian Rosary Black Faceted Glass Beads Miraculous Medal Crucifix 24” with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It’s not just jewelry—it’s a piece of lived faith. Back: Church façade (often representing a Marian shrine—commonly Lourdes or similar pilgrimage sites). A nice, classic mid-century rosary here—with a couple of details that make it more interesting than the average “grandma’s drawer find.”. There’s something quietly powerful about a rosary like this—made in Italy in the postwar years, meant to be held, carried, and used. The faceted black glass beads catch the light with flashes of color, while the Miraculous Medal and crucifix ground it in tradition. It’s not just jewelry—it’s a piece of lived faith. A nice, classic mid-century rosary here—with a couple of details that make it more interesting than the average “grandma’s drawer find.” Origin: Stamped Italy → a huge center for Catholic devotional goods, especially post-WWII Date: Most likely 1950s Type: Standard 5-decade rosary Beads: Faceted black glass (with that aurora/iridescent flash—very mid-century vibe) + small white spacer beads Center medal: Front: Virgin Mary (Miraculous Medal style) Back: Church façade (often representing a Marian shrine—commonly Lourdes or similar pilgrimage sites) Crucifix: Cast metal corpus (Christ figure) “ITALY” stamped on the lower arm Materials Beads: Glass (not jet or onyx—those don’t throw rainbow reflections like that) Chain & findings: Likely silver-tone alloy (sometimes nickel or low-grade silver plate) Crucifix: Pot metal or plated base metal Condition notes  Light wear/pitting on crucifix (totally normal) Beads look clean with good reflectivity No obvious missing links or breaks (big plus) Size & Measurements Overall length (neck loop circumference): approx. 24 inches Drop length (center medal to bottom of crucifix): approx. 5.5 inches Crucifix size: approx. 1.5 inches tall Beads: small faceted round beads (approx. 4–5 mm) Center medal: approx. 5/8 inch tall Nice wearable size—not overly long, sits comfortably mid-chest when worn. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Rosaries.

Religion

Christianity

Material

Glass

Country of Origin

Italy