Traditionally, Rose Petal Beads were made into Rosaries as a memento of those loved, who had
passed away, from the flowers of the service. Typically these were the flowers from the spray that covered
the casket.  They were made with the flowers themselves being cooked into a paste and then rolled into
beads. This process took quite a lot of roses and the color of the beads were usually dark, if not black.
Over time the beads tended to dry out and shrink, Our process of using professional grade low-fired clays
enable us to make beads in a choice of coloring with no shrinkage though the years.
Not only are we able to use rose petals in this process, but any type of dried flower of ANY age can be
rendered into beautiful Keepsake Beads.
Our process,  once we receive the flowers or petals, are to dry the flower petals if needed. They are
then reduced to just the right size by hand and added to the mixture of tinted professional grade, low fired
clays. The resulting product is then hand -rolled into beads and combined with sterling silver, pearls or
crystals to make a beautiful piece of memory jewelry or rosary. You can also chose our new offering of a
low cost, high quality silver plate when ordering bracelets.

The rosaries are truly a labor of love as we use no chains, connecting beads with handmade Sterling
Silver links and having Sterling Silver Crucifix and Connector. The work involved is done entirely by hand  
and may take up to eight weeks for a finished piece.

The Keepsake Memory Line is made with only the finest components and make the perfect git for
someone you love or for yourself.
Keepsake ...Today's memories are tomorrow heirlooms.
Keepsake Gallery
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