[Jewelry making - Article 00631] - Re: [Orchid] Fragrant beads

[margery epstein]

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Marilyn

    Beads made of dried, pressed ( molded) rose petals were popular in
    the Victorian era, but date back to pre-Christian era Greece, e.g.
    Used for prayer beads throughout the Middle East/Mediterranean, it is
    believed that 3rd cent. Christian monks in the region adopted the use
    of rose petal beads for...rosaries ( actually derived from the word
    "rosarium", meaning "rose garden"). Rose beads have been used in
    secular jewelry as well, of course, particularly in the Elizabethan
    and Victorian periods, and are still made today, often, again, for
    rosaries. They can be surprisingly hard and durable, as long as
    reasonable care is taken and they don't get wet. 

Cheers,
margery epstein

 
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