30048 French Antique Catholic Mother-of-Pearl Sterling Silver Cross Necklace Antique French Rosa

30048 Antique French Rosary with Mother of Pearl Beads Antique French Rosary with Mother of Pearl Beads French antique mother-of-pearl rosary cross necklace is an important piece of religious ceremony or personal belief. They can be passed down as a traditional family legacy or become a valuable antique collectible. Today, they are still cherished and worn and displayed on various occasions, highlighting their unique charm and historical background. Mother of Pearl, also known as fritillary, is a substance that comes from the inner layer of shells of shellfish. This material has important symbolic meaning in many cultures, especially in the Catholic faith. Rosary beads are a common prayer tool in religions, used for counting and focusing prayers. 19th century rosary cross necklaces often consisted of a specific number and configuration of beads. Here is a common arrangement: 1. Cross: The center of the necklace is a cross, which represents the core of faith and is the largest and most conspicuous element of the necklace. 2. Big beads (Our Father Beads): On the cross, there are several larger beads, called "Lord's Prayer Beads" or "Our Father Beads". There is usually a small bead separating each Lord's Prayer bead. 3. Hail Mary Beads: Between the beads of the Lord's Prayer, there is a string of connected beads, called "Hail Mary Beads". Each time you chant, you need to slide these beads, each bead corresponding to a "Hail Mary" prayer. 4. Pater Noster Beads: At the end of the necklace, after the last string of small beads, there are one or more larger beads, called "Pater Noster Beads". After each total bead, there is usually a small bead separating it. 5. Cross beads (Crucifix): At the end of the necklace, after the total beads, there is usually a larger cross bead, called "Crucifix" or "Crucifix". It represents the suffering and sacrifice of Christ. Size: Necklace with Cross Cross&Chain Length L50 cm Necklace chain length L68cm Cross Cross Size L4 x Width W2 cm Weight: 21g Material: mother-of-pearl metal porcelain Hallmark: Saint Amand MODERN STYLE Year: 1930 Reference code: W30531-2-2-10-1 ❗️Please note: Antique items have traces of historical use regardless of color and surface. If you have any questions, please feel free to message us. ❗️Please note: Antique objects have historical wear&tear of use regardless of color and surface. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.