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Vintage Chapel Sterling Silver Rosary - Natural Rose Quartz Gemstone BeadsUp for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage Catholic five-decade rosary crafted by the renowned American maker Chapel Sterling. This mid-century piece features exceptional craftsmanship, premium precious metals, and stunning, genuine light-pink Rose Quartz gemstone beads. It is in excellent pre-owned vintage condition with a gorgeous natural patina on the silver.### 📐 Item Specifications & Measurements
* **Total Hanging Length:** Approximately 31.7 cm (12.5 inches) from the top of the loop to the bottom of the crucifix.
* **Main Loop Circumference:** Approximately 43.0 cm (17.0 inches) when opened up.
* **Crucifix Dimensions:** 3.5 cm tall × 2.3 cm wide (1.38\" × 0.9\"). Features a traditional radiant halo design behind the corpus.
* **Centerpiece Dimensions:** 1.8 cm tall × 1.2 cm wide (0.70\" × 0.47\").
* **Bead Size:** 5.0 mm diameter.### ✨ Material, Maker Marks & Iconography
* **Beads:** 59 authentic, translucent, soft-pink Rose Quartz gemstone beads. Each bead naturally catches the light with subtle variations unique to genuine stone.
* **Metal Purity:** Both the crucifix and centerpiece are explicitly stamped **\"STERLING\"** (92.5% pure silver).
* **Maker Mark:** Stamped **\"CHAPEL STER\"** on the reverse side of the crucifix, certifying it as an authentic piece by Chapel Instruments.
* **Centerpiece Details:** The front depicts the Miraculous Medal (Our Lady of Graces). The reverse features the traditional Marian Monogram (the letter \"M\" supporting a cross) encircled by the 12 Biblical stars.### 🔍 Condition Report
* **Excellent Vintage Condition:** No broken links, missing decades, or loose chains. All connections are tight and secure.
* **Patina:** The sterling silver components retain a beautiful, authentic age patina. It can be left as-is for collectors or easily polished to a bright shine with a silver cloth.*Please review all listing photographs for precise measurements against the ruler and a close-up look at the hallmarks.***Shipping:** Will be securely packed in a protective box and shipped promptly via tracked mail. Please message me with any questions!