Paternosters!

I know I’ve explained paternosters here before but it’s been quite a while. I’ve continued making them, and selling them at SCA events, but up until now I haven’t got round to posting any more.

Well, it turns out that in the Catholic Church October is the Month of the Rosary. Having been so reminded, I figured it was about time to do some posting.

Coral was one of the most popular stones for a paternoster. These gorgeous 12cm coral beads just begged to be made into one, and I chose this simple design to set off their total awesomeness. Because, really, coral this good doesn’t need much to make it look even better.

With a brass bell on one end and a tassel on the other. Perfect for 15th century reenactment, Renaissance Faires, or your SCA persona.

This one’s got coral too but really it’s the jade that makes this one special. Beautiful 10cm jade beads with a single rock crystal bead to finish it off. The whole set off by tiny gold-coloured seed beads.

Either is perfect for an apprenticing gift, a Twelfth Night present, a special bit of largesse. Or just a gift for someone who appreciated a piece of history.

None of them to your taste? Worry not — I’ll be posting more over the next several days.