Rosary, 'Celestial Peace' | 
| Brand: NOVICA
Category: Jewelry
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Sales Rank: 90701
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0
Dimensions (in): 18.5 x 3.5 x 0
ASIN: B000HBHZ2I
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| » | Handmade by Juan Contreras | | » | Ships from Peru within 10 days |
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Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers. Juan Contreras transforms fine Andean silver into a beautiful rosary. Traditionally used by Roman Catholics, the rosary is a form of prayer; each bead represents a "Hail Mary," repeated fifteen times in a decade, or group of ten. Between each decade, the "Our Father" is prayed and a mystery of the faith is contemplated. The word comes from the Latin rosarius, which means "a garland of roses." .950 rating silver Artisan Info: Born in 1964, Juan Contreras and his wife, Rosario Sulca [a Novica featured artisan], used to run a clothing shop, but financial hardship struck and things were not going well for them. Friends suggested the art of jewelry design, and Juan grappled with the decision for years. It was a world he absolutely knew nothing of, yet offered myriad creative possibilities. Rosario was eager to design jewelry, and at first they relied on expert silversmiths. Little by little, however, Juan became fascinated with the process and became an eager student he is now passionate about designing as well as crafting his own jewelry. Juan's style is different than his wife's, who is also a Novica featured artist, and they both couldn't be prouder to see how far they have come after such humble and shy incursions into jewelry making. It's been 12 years now, and Juan confides his inspiration comes from silver as such. To him, it's the best decision he could
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