Mid-Century black bead rosary with a dramatic aurora borealis finish. The peacock-colored aurora borealis finish amplifies the beauty of the faceted round beads. The rosary beads are on silver-tone hardware, with a silver-tone crucifix and central plaque. The back of the crucifix is marked "Italy." Circa 1950.

The iridescent aurora borealis finish was popular in the mid-20th Century. Named for the fabulous light display of the Northern Hemisphere's night sky.

Details.....The rosary is 34" long, and the drop is 7.5". The crucifix measures 1.37" by 2.32". The beads are 8.5mm in diameter. In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique jewels; we consider it a part of their charm.

Item #N8586