Welcome! I am dedicated to making one of the world's finest hand crafted rosaries available.

I began bending wire as a craft at age 16 as I took interest in becoming a piano technician. Pianos are filled with hundreds of feet of wire. In 1992, I began using my skills in bending sterling wire to create uniquely beautiful rosaries. Over time I learned to make each chain link, bow and eyelet to create a durable and beautiful rosary that can last lifetimes if properly cared for.

As we pray the rosary we are adorning the head of the Virgin Mary with a beautiful rose crown. I take great delight in honoring her with the best work I can offer in making sacramentals most befitting for the Queeen of Heaven. Rosaries do not have to be expensive to be beautiful, just made with the utmost of love and care.

Francis Koerber

Artisan

ABOUT THESE FINE ROSARIES

Most rosaries available today are mass produced and distributed widely. They are usually made with base metal parts (center and crucifix) and machine made chain.

These fine rosaries are hand crafted. I carefully craft “S-Chain” links, each eyelet (wire that passes through the bead) and bow (wire that joins the center and crucifix to the beads)utilizing sterling silver wire.

Although these rosaries are like fine works of art, they are meant to be used daily. They are strong and durable and at the same time beautiful.

I recommend keeping them in a rosary pouch or a jewelry box. Certain semi-precious stones are more porous than others, and should not be exposed to liquids. If well cared for, these rosaries will last longer than a lifetime. In fact, they are guaranteed for life under normal use. (This does not include accidentally putting them in a washer or dryer.) If your rosary should become damaged in any way (broken stone or loose wire), I will fix it at no cost (shipping and handling is covered by the customer.)

The rosary is the most powerful prayer next to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. It has been heavily promoted and indulgenced throughout numerous centeries by Pope after Pope and many a saint.

When properly prayed, one meditates on the Mysteries of the Rosary, one mystery for each decade. These mysteries are also known as the compendium of the Gospel.

“By its prayer, heaven hears you and the devil fears you” — FK

The Joyful, Sorrowful & Glorious Mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary

As Illustrated by Francis Koerber

Joyful Mysteries (1st column)

1. Annunciation
2. Visitation
3. Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

Sorrowful Mysteres (2nd column)

1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. Jesus Carries His Cross
5. The Crucifixion

Glorious Mysteries (3rd column)

1. The Ressurection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5. The Coronation