What is the best type of Rosary for longevity that is not made of plastic?

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I have a Rosary that I use most of the time. It isn’t expensive, but it wasn’t really cheap either. I dunno, it’s pretty normal. It has a metal chain thing and black glass beads, metal crucifix and medal as well. When I bought this one I thought it was amazing, but now that I’ve had it for about a year and a half the metal links are breaking. I’m not sure what type of metal it is. Anyways, I keep having to fix it so I’m thinking it’s time to buy a new one. But I don’t want to have to buy one every year or two.

I don’t care if it is cheap, expensive, pretty, ugly or what. I just want it to last a long time and to not be made of plastic.

BTW, if taste comes into this at all, I’m a pretty traditional sort of gal and I like things low key.
 
I have the same problem from time to time but my wife made it for me so I’ll never replace it.

I think the sturdiest rosary would have a string cord instead of a chain, with wooden beads and a metal crucifix. I’ve never seen one quite like that, though. Check the Internet. Everything’s out there.
 
LilyPearls said:
I have a Rosary that I use most of the time. It isn’t expensive, but it wasn’t really cheap either. I dunno, it’s pretty normal. It has a metal chain thing and black glass beads, metal crucifix and medal as well. When I bought this one I thought it was amazing, but now that I’ve had it for about a year and a half the metal links are breaking. I’m not sure what type of metal it is. Anyways, I keep having to fix it so I’m thinking it’s time to buy a new one. But I don’t want to have to buy one every year or two.

I don’t care if it is cheap, expensive, pretty, ugly or what. I just want it to last a long time and to not be made of plastic.

BTW, if taste comes into this at all, I’m a pretty traditional sort of gal and I like things low key.
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You have a couple options. A wire wrapped rosary or a strung rosary. Google them both so you can see the difference. It is also possible for you to repair your rosary with just a few required items easily obtained from any jewelry making/beading site. You will need small pliers, eye pins, and side cutters. All are available from the site. Anyone who prays the rosary should acquire the skill to repair. It is going to be something you will pray for the rest of your life.
 
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I have a Rosary that I use most of the time. It isn’t expensive, but it wasn’t really cheap either. I dunno, it’s pretty normal. It has a metal chain thing and black glass beads, metal crucifix and medal as well. When I bought this one I thought it was amazing, but now that I’ve had it for about a year and a half the metal links are breaking. I’m not sure what type of metal it is. Anyways, I keep having to fix it so I’m thinking it’s time to buy a new one. But I don’t want to have to buy one every year or two.

I don’t care if it is cheap, expensive, pretty, ugly or what. I just want it to last a long time and to not be made of plastic.

BTW, if taste comes into this at all, I’m a pretty traditional sort of gal and I like things low key.
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A corded rosary is probably the sturdiest kind, if you use it all the time. That kind has knots for the “beads.” I’ve used a wooden beaded rosary but the strings break because of the heavy use (I move the beads when I pray so I stretch the string :o).

I’d have several cheaper rosaries and maybe one extra-special pretty one for special occasions. Plastic works OK in an emergency. I go for function over fancy too.

Some rosaries are just made more cheaply. You have to check out how flimsy the chain is, and also how you use it.
 
I make corded rosaries for missions and www.olrm.org has great resources for making/repairing rosaries. They also have a nice selection of quality rosaries. Buying from them supports their mission to get supplies out for rosary making too.
 
Corded rosary - I make these

they are made with bonded cord that has 300 lbs tension strength so you cannot break it

I sleep with one, and I roll all over it every night and it never breaks or pokes me as other rosary’s may

great for your pocket, and they are silent, unlike some metal ones may be

you can buy them , or make them

I mail rosaries to people that want or need one and I have all types of colors if you are interested you can PM me

http://www.thecatholicgiftstore.com/images/uploads/021340.jpg
 
Rich_C said:
I have the same problem from time to time but my wife made it for me so I’ll never replace it.

I think the sturdiest rosary would have a string cord instead of a chain, with wooden beads and a metal crucifix. I’ve never seen one quite like that, though. Check the Internet. Everything’s out there.
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I own this durable rosary made of a string cord, wooden beads, and a metal Crucifix: ewtnreligiouscatalogue.com/Home+Page/ROSARIES/Rosaries/SAN+DAMIANO+WOOD+BEAD+ROSARY.axd
 
I carry a twine Rosary in my front pocket. I bought a few Rosaries from the Hahn family. I’m thinking about buying one of their 6 foot Rosaries. This is their website:

realliferosary.com/free.html
 
I use a wood bead rosary on a cord, with a wooden cross. I love it. If the cord breaks
I can replace it. I have a crystal bead and chain rosary that did break, the chain let go
between two beads.
 
Thank you so much for the plug, Vigilant! I have met the most amazing people in my 10+ years of rosary making and you are at the top of that list.

There truly is no such thing as an “unbreakable” rosary, but I’ve named my shop this because of the lifetime guarantee. I would rather have a rosary sent back 100 times for repairs and know that it is being used, than to never see it again and wonder if it has ever been used for prayer.

Blessings to all,
Carmela
UnbreakableRosaries.com
 
Rich_C said:
I have the same problem from time to time but my wife made it for me so I’ll never replace it.

I think the sturdiest rosary would have a string cord instead of a chain, with wooden beads and a metal crucifix. I’ve never seen one quite like that, though. Check the Internet. Everything’s out there.
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:yup:This is exactly what I have, and it holds up very well:amen:. I bought it my local Catholic store.:tiphat:
 
I use a wooden bead rosary strung on very sturdy cord, I got it from Aid to the Church in Need, an organisation that helps Catholics in non-Christian countries. The rosaries are made by Catholics in Bethlehem and Jerusalem.

acnuk.org/
 
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