• Can I have a rosary custom made?
  

We are delighted to think that you may be interested in a custom piece; that is the greatest compliment that any bench could ever hope for.  In the past, we have been a very busy all-custom bench, and while it is deeply gratifying to create such personal treasures, it is time-intensive to the point that all other work (and occasionally family life) takes a back seat.  A huge part of our bead story is inspiration and the creative process.  For us (and many rosary makers), rosary making isn’t a function of manufacturing, simply assembling parts to build an inventory; it goes so far beyond that as to be the very expression of our relationship with Heaven here on earth.  It is deeply personal, and every piece that we offer is a little vignette of our story with the Divine.  With custom work, that conversation becomes muffled  in a particular way.  In order to remain focused on the heart of the rosary, it’s an absolute necessity for this bench to continue in that creative conversation with the Master Artist.  We thank you for your understanding and hope that, ultimately, you will enjoy being part of this most joyful conversation.

• Why are your rosaries so expensive?

Our rosaries do cost more than some.  Our intent is not just “selling rosaries”; our mission is to create legacy family rosaries that have the durability to be passed down through a dozen generations and sufficient beauty that makes them irresistible to hold and pray.  We are designing with centuries in mind, and believe that we provide our customers with incredible value.  That said, we would like to share a bit more detail of what goes into everything we make:

Time. Our rosaries take anywhere from ten to fifteen hours to construct, and sometimes longer.  Patina links take their own sweet time.  They are not pre-made in a factory somewhere or constructed from eye pins.  Our links arrive as coils of nice, thick wire.  We prepare the wire for working by polishing and straightening, then cut the wire into the correct length according to the size of the beads in any given design.  From there, we set to the work of building the links: first one side, then adding the beads and then the other side.  This is a very labor-intensive process, and there are simply no short cuts to this method.

Materials. In these rocky times, it is sorely tempting to scale back the cost of materials.  We have examined the savings of choosing other metals and we continue to return to a bottom line that takes the long view: the greatest value over the lifetime of the sacramental comes from selecting materials that are sturdy enough to go the distance.  We absolutely understand that if you are choosing to spend your precious resources for a rosary, it had better be worth it.  We certainly hope that you will find Miracoli Rosaries to be very much worth your investment; we take stewardship as seriously as you do.

Absolutely Guaranteed. Wire-wrapping is your first insurance policy against needing repairs.  If, however, you should ever find that your rosary or chaplet is in need of service, we have you covered.  Please see our Guarantee page for complete details.