Antique Mother of Pearl Rosary, Lustrous Beads with Sterling Silver Cross, Heart Center, Rare Devotional

Softly luminous and quietly elegant, this antique mother of pearl rosary captures the timeless beauty of devotional objects treasured for generations. The beads glow with that unmistakable iridescence only genuine mother of pearl can offer, reflecting light with a gentle, almost ethereal sheen. At its center, a beautifully shaped heart adds a romantic and symbolic detail that makes this piece especially appealing to collectors.

The cross is finely engraved sterling silver, marked on the reverse, offering a pleasing contrast to the softness of the beads and adding a note of refinement and substance. Made by HMH of Pawtucket, Rhode Island—the earliest Catholic jewelry manufacturers in the United States, in 1910. This original rosary carries both historical importance and enduring decorative appeal. A wonderful antique to display, to collect, or to gift as a meaningful and lasting treasure.

Collector’s Note

HMH of Pawtucket rosaries are sought after as early American devotional pieces. Examples in mother of pearl are especially desirable, combining luminous natural material with identifiable maker provenance and sterling elements.

• Measures 2" cross, rosary 19" drop.