Condition : WONDERFUL Condition - Very well constructed - No slipping or damaged to any of the lovely beads. Material : Made completely of exquisite 925 sterling silver. Featuring : 59 Perfectly symmetrical 5mm beads - A spectacularly designed raised relief Corpus & 2-sided Holy Medallion. The chain moves effortlessly & feels like water running through your hands. Holy Medallion : One side of the elaborately designed round Holy Medallion is the Flaming Sacred Heart of Jesus w/ halo & surrounded by a lovely garland border.
The reverse side of the medallion has a raised relief of the Crowned Blessed Virgin Mary with infant Jesus sitting in the clouds Mt. Carmel Virgin image - stamped "STERLING" at the bottom & the "HILL MARK" company name at the top. Crucifix : The flared Crucifix has delicate crisscross etchings throughout the Cross, the INRI banner & a gorgeous garland wreath behind it. The Corpus is separate casting - s tamped. W/ the same hallmark as the Medallion on the back. Overall Hanging Length : 22" Long from center - 15" Lariat & 7 Drop - Can be worn as a necklace. Crucifix Measurements : 2-1/4" Long x 1-3/8" Wide (One of the largest I have found). Rosary Weight : Approx 36 grams of solid sterling silver. Extremely rare to find a larger, high quality, fully functional older heirloom piece such as this HILL MARK 5-Decade Rosary in absolutely perfect condition. With a hanging length of 22 from center it can be worn to as an exciting piece of devotional jewelry when not being used as a Rosary. Whether you are a collector or simply looking for a very special Rosary to cherish for a lifetime, the elegant HILL MARK Rosary is a truly beautiful item that you will want to keep close to your heart. Loved today - Passed through the generations - Becoming more valuable with each prayer.MY HOME IS SMOKE & PET FREE - MESSAGE ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. I DESCRIBE ALL ITEMS TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE & SHOW THE BEST PICTURES I CAN PRODUCE. UNLESS AN ITEM IS NOT AS DESCRIBED ALL SALES ARE FINAL. CHECK OUT MY OTHER LISTINGS.