Gold rosaries - excellent gift ideas

The term ‘Rosary’ comes from the Latin ‘Rosarium’ which means a rose garden. Rosaries are prayer beads that are used to keep track of the number of times a prayer has been recited. After one full recitation, the finger moves on to the next bead. By relieving the mind from keeping mental count of the number of repetitions, it is free to meditate deeply. Thus, rosaries have a special place in the hearts of many people who follow this tradition.

Rosaries may be made from different kinds of materials. In the past, there have been rosary beads made from bone, glass, wood, crushed flowers and glass. Later, rosary beads were made from semi precious stones like agate, amber and jet. After that, it didn’t take long for rosary beads to appear in precious materials like crystal, coral, silver and gold. The earliest rosaries were strung on silk thread because of its strength. However, with the advent of rosary beads made from precious materials, rosaries are made to resemble a series of beads that are linked by a chain.

Gold rosaries are extremely popular these days. Many people like to buy them for themselves. They also make excellent gift ideas for baptisms, first communion, confirmation and a wedding. Generally, gold rosaries gifted at the time of baptisms are smaller in size. Individual beads may be 4mm only. Gold rosaries that are presented at the time of the first communion may contain beads in the color of the child’s birthstone. This is a great way of personalizing the gift.

Gold rosaries come in many attractive varieties. The most common style is the single color rosary. The color may be white (when gold is mixed with palladium) or yellow, or the two colors may be interspersed. Then, there are gold rosaries that contain beads made from semi precious materials like Turquoise or red coral. The chain is made from gold and may be yellow or white. The tricolor gold rosary is another stunning rosary since the beads are made in three attractive colors. All of these gold rosaries contain a crucifix beads and a chain.

Most jewelers offer beautiful gold rosaries of the finest quality in 14k gold. Some of the designs are so beautiful that they easily become a piece of family heirloom that is passed down through the generations. The superior craftsmanship ensures that the rosary is a treasured possession. Because it is made of 14k gold, the beads and the chain are durable and will last a long time.

High quality gold rosaries are keepsakes that are loved and treasured throughout a lifetime. So, whether you want to buy a rosary for yourself or want to gift it to someone dear, gold rosaries are a wonderful variation of something that holds a special place in the hearts of people.