Gianna | Traditional Gemstone Rosary

This beautiful full-size rosary is strung on a durable but flexible paracord.  The gemstones are Amazonite and Cheesewood.  Not only is this rosary stunning, but it is sure to last!  This rosary also features a beautiful Miraculous Medal that expands to show the different sets of mysteries and which days to pray them on. The gold accent pieces will oxidize, creating an antiqued, rustic look. Lotions and perfume usage does speed up the oxidization look This gemstone rosary is named for St. Gianna Beretta Molla.  Gianna was born in 1922 in Magenta, Italy.  She grew up in large Catholic family and enjoyed skiing and mountain climbing.  She studied medicine and eventually specialized in pediatrics.  In 1955, Gianna married Pietro Molla.  Together they had three children and suffered two miscarriages.  When Gianna became pregnant for the fifth time, her doctor discovered a tumor in her uterus.  A hysterectomy was recommended, but Gianna refused in defense of her unborn baby's life.  The tum