Pearl & Ruby Rosary

The pearl, as the 'most precious jewel,' is used as a symbol of salvation, which is worth more than all the treasures of the earth. 'The Kingdom of Heaven,' said Christ, according to Matthew 13:45, 'is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls; who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.' Elsewhere in Matthew, the pearl represents the word of God: 'Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet...' [Matthew 7:6]. SKU# 573 The Hail Marys in this rosary are 7mm smooth, round White Freshwater Pearls. The Our Fathers are 8mm Ruby beads that are tipped with Ornate Sterling Silver Bead Caps. It carries a 2" Ornate Crucifix that may be engraved. This Rosary & ALL my Rosaries are made from Sterling Silver wire, handmade loops, and a closed jump ring between each bead to keep your Rosary from crimping. The Center and Crucifix are solid Sterling Silver, so yo