Birthstone Rosary: Appropriate for a Man?

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I am looking to buy my first Rosary and would love to have my birthstone color of yellow topaz (hence my name!). I’ve been told by Catholic bookstore owners that men should have brown or black beads (crystal or wood). Some sites, such as rosary.com, even have a special section for “men’s rosaries.”

The Rosary would be mainly for my own private use, but I may bring it to church or to prayer meetings, though.

Should I be concerned with the color? Is it “strange” for a man in his late-30s to have a yellow topaz Rosary? Please let me know your thoughts.

Thank you,

Topaz
 
It’s all aesthetics. Nothing stopping you from getting a bright pink one if you want. 😃
I personally think a birth-stone rosary is a lovely idea - esp. as it will be your first, why shouldn’t it have a special meaning. 🙂
 
I know one guy who didn’t mind praying with rosaries that were colored other than black or brown; here’s a picture:

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What’s important is to get the rosary with which you will pray! The rest is–> :rolleyes:
 
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I know one guy who didn’t mind praying with rosaries that were colored other than black or brown; here’s a picture:

http://www.blessedmotherschildren.com/uploads/3/0/2/8/3028145/939828.jpg

What’s important is to get the rosary with which you will pray! The rest is–> :rolleyes:
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Beautiful picture, great representative of what the Catholic church should be 🙂
Your question reminds me of a friend, he said on time “I dont wear pink shirts cause pink is for girls” haha and I answered… Well if a color makes you gay or your feel gay because of it, I am sorry but I think you are doubting yourself 😉

Of course it is fine, faith does not have color or discriminates about these kind of things!
God loves you.
 
Topaz1128 said:
Hello,

I am looking to buy my first Rosary and would love to have my birthstone color of yellow topaz (hence my name!). ** I’ve been told by Catholic bookstore owners that men should have brown or black beads (crystal or wood). Some sites, such as rosary.com**, even have a special section for “men’s rosaries.”

The Rosary would be mainly for my own private use, but I may bring it to church or to prayer meetings, though.

Should I be concerned with the color? Is it “strange” for a man in his late-30s to have a yellow topaz Rosary? Please let me know your thoughts.

Thank you,

Topaz
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That is not true. These are selling gimmicks. The Rosary is The Rosary. There is not one for men and one for women.
 
Thank you, everyone, for your thoughtful, honest replies. That’s one reason I love this site and forum.

Happy Thanksgiving and have a most blessed Advent!

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