Antique Natural Elephant Ivory Rosary Beads

20th Century · Hand-carved Angel Skin Ivory · Sterling Silver

A rosary of exceptional weight and craftsmanship, this magnificent ivory strand features large, uniform beads ranging from 11×11 mm to 11.5×11.5 mm — almost perfectly spherical, each one a small marvel of the carver’s art. The sterling silver fittings add a cool, refined contrast to the warm Angel Skin ivory, elevating this from a devotional object into a genuine collector’s piece. At a remarkable 102.5 g it is one of the heaviest rosaries in our collection, sitting in the hand with the gravity and presence of something truly significant. Pristine condition — no chips, no cracks — an extraordinary piece of religious and decorative art.

Details
- Beads: 11×11 mm to 11.5×11.5 mm
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Colour: Angel Skin
- Condition: No chips or cracks; very clean given its age
- Weight: 102.5 g