Lapis-lazuli – Luminous Rosary – Cross of the Glorious...

Lapis lazuli – Luminous Rosary – Cross of the Glorious Christ – Between Heaven and Night, the Divine Light This rosary stands out for the harmony of its lapis-lazuli stones, paired with bright golden elements and a richly worked cross representing the glorious Christ. It is composed of 60 round lapis-lazuli beads, carefully polished, revealing deep nuances of ultramarine blue, royal blue, and night blue, punctuated by grayish veining and natural variations that give each stone its unique character. The assembly is enhanced with small golden beads and oval relief medals, adorned with Christian crosses on a finely striated background. Their regular arrangement adds a lovely decorative richness to the rosary and emphasizes its religious nature. At the center of this composition sits a golden cross, with geometric outlines and elaborately worked relief decorations. It represents the glorious Christ, crowned and clothed in a long draped tunic, with arms wide open in an attitude of welcome and blessing. Unlike traditional crucifixion depictions where Christ appears suffering, this iconography highlights His divine and triumphant dimension. The rays spreading behind His silhouette evoke heavenly light, while the ornaments arranged at the extremities enrich the sacred dimension of the composition. In Christian tradition, the glorious Christ symbolizes the victory of life over death, the fulfillment of the promise of Salvation, and the hope of the Resurrection. Characteristic: Circular length: 64 cm Bottom extension: 14 cm Crucifix - Glorious Christ - Gold alloy - (38 x 25 x 4 mm) Lapis lazuli - 54 round beads - (Diameter: 8 mm) 6 round beads - (Diameter: 12 mm) Weight: 100.96 g Carefully handmade. Including intermediate copper and gold-toned beads. A presentation box and a protective pouch will be included. To know: - Lapis-lazuli, Lapis-lazuli is a deep opaque metamorphic rock known since Antiquity, valued for its intense night-blue color and for its use in jewelry, sacred art, and spiritual symbolism. Lapis-lazuli is recognizable by its deep blue to ultramarine color, sometimes uniform, sometimes nuanced: royal blue, night blue or ultramarine blue. Its polished surface reveals a rich, dense, visually warm blue. Lapis-lazuli holds an important place in Christian religious art, especially in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The color “ultramarine blue” symbolizes the Night Sky. In Christianity, this color represented: the Sky, the divine dimension, truth and wisdom. It also symbolizes purity, devotion, and maternal protection, Shipping: The item will be carefully protected and packaged to ensure shipment under the best conditions. Tracked shipping: France: Colissimo European Union: UPS Other international destinations: Colissimo International, depending on the destination. Combined shipments: If you win multiple lots, please wait until the end of your auctions before checking out so that combined shipping charges can be applied.

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