St. Joan of Arc Handmade Catholic Rosary in Rose Quartz with Cast Bronze Medals

Saint Joan of Arc is an inspiring female role model of strength and bravery. This rosary is designed to be uniquely feminine and yet demonstrate her qualities. The beads selected for this rosary of high quality rose quartz mater beads and carved flower quartz pater beads with tiny moonstone spacer beads. Both the rosary center and crucifix reflect the French Cross of Lorraine with thistle. The history of the Cross of Lorraine began in the 1200s in Hungary as a double barred cross and a symbol of royalty. It later migrated to France where Saint Joan of Arc included it on her banner. The Saint Joan of Arc side medal is two sided. The first side depicts the joyous day that Joan of Arc hear Archangel Michael's voice in her father's garden. The second side depicts the tragic day that she was burned at the state. This rosary is sturdy has a nice heavy weight in the hand and is 17 inches long. This rosary which would make a lovely gift for someone celebrating the sacraments or that special person in your life.