...was a gift for my wife. We received it about a week ago. Her review follows: “I love my Irish Blessings Rosary. The hunter green is beautiful. While it is heftier than my other rosaries, it is very well made and quite comfortable to use.”

I ordered the rosary for my 30 year old nephew who was being confirmed. He works construction and is a foreman. The rosary was the only one I found that was tough enough to survive his work environment and having a 2 year old at home. The Irish cross strong and heavy most of the other Celtic crosses were small and bendable.

This rosary is a blessing in itself. It is so easy to pray even in the dark. Esthetically, it could belong to a king or queen. It is absolutely beautiful and anyone who sees it comments on its uniqueness. The priest who blessed my rosary commented on it’s appearance and lovely design. I’ve purchased several rosaries for gifts and everyone loves them. The last purchase was a first communion gift. I’m sure this gift will last a lifetime and the prayers will please God.

Simply amazed at how awesomely rugged, but stunningly beautiful my rosary beads are. The red cord with the silver beads are an incredible paring. Outstanding workmanship!!! Sláinte!!!

Was really pleased with my rosary. It had a really good weight to it when holding it. It is beautiful, and I’m not even Catholic

Love the rosary/ i have purchased a few of them already and every single one of them are unique.
Thank you so much!

These are well made rosaries and are a great weapon against sin and evil.

Quality an Joy to my family.. With excellent customer service..

A friend was looking for a decent rosary. This made an outstanding gift for a new convert.

This is exactly as I had imagined it. Hefty, strong and elegant... In a rugged sort of way. Very satisfied.

I bought this as a gift for my son and he loved it. It was my first time ordering from you guys and, although I knew the quality would be great, I was pleasantly surprised! Thank you!!

The full metal makes it a chonky piece but it feels bulletproof. The knots are even, and well tied, and the paracord is soft making the rosary quite flexible. This is good as some paracord can be very stiff. I plan on buying another rugged rosary soon!

Beautiful, heavy, and durable. This rosary is a pleasure to use. You will not be disappointed.

The rosaries are outstanding, they feel good, look sturdy and in general are extremely worth the price. The order was however off a bit. I had asked for the Relic Cross on all three but they came with different crosses. Shannon was quick to contact me and promised to make it right. The customer service was outstanding as well. Even though they made the wrong rosaries initially, they are doing everything possible to make it right, this kind of personal and prompt service seems rare these days and it's great when you find it. I will be ordering more rosaries from Rugged Rosaries.

Love it!

This is an awesome rosary, bought as a gift and I hope they pray with it every day they are able

It was better than I expected. The options to change cord colors and crosses is a great thing.

I bought the Irish rosary for my grandson. It was listed under "women" though I am not sure why. It is a massive, heavy, sturdy yet beautiful rosary that any man would be pleased to have. My grandson was thrilled with it and carries it in a pocket of his tactical pants, uses it every day & didn't find it feminine. He does love the bright green color & having one with a Celtuc cross.

I’m a convert to the Faith as of Easter 2016 and a member of the Knights of Columbus. This Irish Rosary is a talking point to Catholics and non-Catholics about how seriously we take this prayer and spans continents.

I finally purchased this Irish Blessings Rosary for myself after gifting several Rugged Rosaries. It’s beautiful, and I receive many compliments. Every inch of this rosary is very sturdy, and very detailed.

All,

I have NEVER come away disappointed after purchasing items from RR!! I have had a couple items customized (Medals, Crosses) and it is simple and quick. I will continue to endorse RR any chance I get. Trust me, you too will come away satisfied!

I love my rugged rosary.....I bought the metal beads so its very heavy and well made.

Fantastic product! Cannot recommend enough

The rosary as all of the many rosaries I have purchased are beautiful. But the last two I have ordered are just huge. The last one (Irish) is great but just to big. I want to be able to carry with me. But just to big for my pocket. Would love if they could make a smaller Irish one. I would still give 5 stars because of the quality. But please make some smaller ones.

I ordered 5 Rugged Rosaries for Christmas and couldn’t be more happy with the helpful staff, the timeliness of my order, and the beauty of each rosary.

I ordered the Irish blessing rosary. Very pretty and unique. It is made of silver beads so they are a little heavy. Well made. They will bless this Irish home.

Very happy about my purchase. I was a bit surprised by the weight. Had I read all the details and the reviews, I would have realized this. However, the weight comes door to the quality. Not too heavy for everyday carry.

This is my fourth rosary from RR. Each one is more impressive than the last. I can't imagine how anyone could break one of these gems. They are much more beautiful than the pictures can show. The RR as a company is reliable, fast and produces the best products I have ever seen, without a doubt. Keep up the excellent work! Thank you!

Ordered two for my sons for Christmas. Beautiful and weighty. Added a medal to each which makes it more personal. Have a few of your pieces and each one is special but really wanted this to celebrate my wife’s Celtic heritage. My sons will be very pleased with these.

I bought these rosary beads for my almost 94 year old Aunt.
All of her other beads were broken and when I showed her a picture is the Irish beads she loved them!
Now that she has them, she is showing them to her children, grandchildren and neighbors!
She loves them!
I have a pair myself, and I love also love them!

I have the Irish Blessings Rosary and some words to describe it are: Beautiful, Sturdy, Impressive, Detailed, and remarkable craftsmanship. I've been searching for a set of rosaries that I can take with me everywhere and not be afraid of damage or loss. They are very well made and will stand up to all kinds of wear and tear. And they are hefty so no fear of forgetting them. God Bless!

This is an excellent rosary and is a lot more robust than I thought. But that is a plus for me.

Bought 3 so far - gave one away - love this rosary

I am more than satisfied with the Rosary I purchased for my husband. I literally opened the package and started to cry on how beautiful they are. I will continue to purchase from them.
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Great Quality,
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Excellent Customer Service
Amazing Selection
Traditional Crucifix

I purchased this rosary for my wife and she absolutely loves it. The quality is beyond compare and the detail on the crucifix is excellent. You can really tell by the weight and craftsmanship that this is a rosary that will last for years.

Well crafted and hefty. Mine shipped fast as well. I do wish I had ordered the "Extra Long" version though as this just barely fits over my head (I'm not sure my hat size but am about 6ft tall with medium build). Big thumbs up from me.

These are a wonderful rosary. Big, bright and easy to use. They do use knots in place of some beads, but it still works.
Thanks for making these items available for us.

I received the rosary in a very timely manner. It is an absolutely beautiful rosary and the attention to detail and care with which it was made is evident. I highly recommend this rosary to anyone who is interested.

the Anamchara Fellowship is a Celtic Order, there are members who are or have been Episcopal, Catholic, Lutheran and Methodist..it is an Episcopal Fellowship based on the teaching and Practices of the Episcopal Church and the early Celtic Catholic Church..it is a blend of Life and Belief that is good and works for myself and many others.
thank you
Peace and Blessings
VcD
john eaton, Aspirant, Anamchara Fellowship

I ordered. this product as a gift to my 44 year old son's baptism. What a wonderful item for a gift. Everyone that held the Rosary dropped their hand a few inches to show they felt the weight. I, also, ordered the $20 Rosary book to go with it. I would highly recommend these products as life long gifts. Wonderful!

The Irish blessings rosary is beautiful. It definitely weighs more than the traditional one, but is built to be durable, not dainty. It would make a wonderful gift.

The rosary arrived in perfect construction and condition and very timely... in time to give to favorite priest who is moving to his new parish this week. You guys are amazing. Friends love my rosary and always ask where I got it. My catholic students love it too. They make awesome gifts. Keep up the good work.., several of my friends are ordering. Pardon crucifix is so special. I’ll be ordering more. God bless your ministry.

This is the second rosary I've gotten, and I'm impressed still. I help the youth ministry at my church and accidentally left one there, and it became a thing that there is always a rosary or two there for the times we pray together

Been looking for a rosary for a friend I treat like a brother, seen your site on Facebook. could not decide which to get. then the Irish on my mom's side said this one. already got people asking where I got them.

I ordered two of these for a friend of mine and her hubby. This rosary is simply beautiful yet rugged. The cross is stunning!

I ordered this Rosary to last a lifetime, which I am confident it will, and its beauty is inspiring. Thank you RR !

I am truly speechless with the beauty and quality of this rosary. It will last a lifetime, and has become the one I prefer for every day. For those who think of themselves as a prayer warrior, the weight of this beautiful piece truly does bring to mind the wielding of a weapon. God bless each of you there at Rugged Rosaries.

I ordered the Irish Blessing Rosary w/ the Irish Catholic Cross as a gift. The Rosary was beautifully made and was very impressive. Thank you so much. I will most certainly be ordering from you again.

I ordered the Irish Blessing Rosary w/ the St. Patrick & St. Bridget medal for my 14 yr old son. He was thrilled to receive such beautiful handmade gift. It is heavy in the hand and beautifully made. I believe it will be treasured for many years to come. Thank you!

I used the app iRosary (wonderful) to get this late comer to the Rosary on his feet. As strengthened my rosary experience, I wanted a strong functional strand (not a delicate ornamental one). This is where I landed, and I feel as though they were made for me.

Built for many miles ahead, and god will it, heirloom quality.

I’m healthy and 52, and look forward to their companionship with each, of what I hope will be many, said rosaries to come. Hail Holy Queen.

I will be coming back to gift them to loved ones too

God bless

My Irish Blessing Rosary is extremely beautiful, sturdy, heavy and just plain awesome!!! I've been using it three times a day.

Thank you for the beautiful Rosary, it was for a friend as a gift - she's delighted with it. This was my third purchase, and there will no doubt be more!

I received my necklace the other day I am so happy with it thank you for the great turn around time

It's fantastic. Nice and heavy. I ordered it extra long, but still wish it were larger. I love it. I plan to buy another.

5 stars....beautiful from the color, to the beads, to the spirit of the rosary...definitely 5 star reviee...thank you for your hard work and artistry!

I gave this rosary to my wife for her birthday. It feels substantial in your hands and is amazing to look at. No doubt it will last for years!

I couldn't be happier with the Irish blessing rosary I recieved! It arrived before schedule and was absolutely perfect, it 100% lives up to the name rugged and I can tell that it was made with precision. I asked for it to be a little longer to ensure I could wear it as well and was delighted to find that it was in fact made to the measurement I provided! Thank you so much! I would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a more substantial rosary, I and will always shop here first from now on!

This is my 3rd rugged rosary to purchase. The first 2 were for special men in my life, now I bought one for myself!! It is absolutely beautiful. I was so tired of my rosaries breaking. Don't hesitate these rosaries are special!

The craftsmanship is excellent. The rosary is very weighted so no for everyday wear. Order a size up if you have a large head. I'm a hat size 7 1/4 and the standard is a tight fit on and off. It was better than expected. I would recommend this company and the rosaries to anyone. I'm very pleased with mine.

I believe this is the fifth Rosary that I have purchased from this company. I've never been unsatisfied with them. This rosary is beautiful. It is well-crafted and very strong. The rosaries that they produce are the type that seem powerful in prayer. It's the type that you can wrap around your hand and punch the devil in the face. God bless

Wow! My rosary is better than I expected! No hollow beads, cord ends well hidden and properly singed, no big blobs of melted cord! Had it blessed by my priest & he was impressed by how hefty it is! Also the customer service is great! Took care of me very efficiently and friendly even though I made the mistake!

My husband found your site and placed an order and gave them as gifts for our children! They in turn have already placed repeat orders for gifts for others! Really great quality that will last forever. They are worthy of the prayer for which they are used! Thank you; we absolutely love your entire line of rosaries and the ability to customize orders also thank you for superb and prompt service!

Very pleased. Great quality. Just what I was looking for. Thank You!

I recently order three different pair of Rugged Rosaries. Two are gifts for nephews about to receive their Sacrament of Confirmation, one pair for myself. Very satisfied - awesome product! Rosaries are very well made and have a "rugged" feel about them.

The items arrived within a week of ordering. The rosaries are beautiful and are solidly made of high quality materials. I ordered two pocket rosaries for myself and one Irish rosary in hunter green for my wife. She absolutely loves hers and I use mine every day not only for prayer but to guide my meditation. I just bought three more to give as gifts!

This is a very well made, beautiful rosary that is very unique. I love the fact that I was able to customize it with a medal. Customer service was outstanding and it was shipped in an expedient manner.

Our rosary arrived very promptly in a nice gift bag.The rosary is EVERYTHING we hoped for! Love the sturdy Celtic knotting that enforces the strength of this already built to last rosary. We ordered the Celtic cross, & the craftsmanship & detail is excellent! My daughter will be thrilled, she is tired of rosaries that, however pretty, fall apart in short time! This one looks as though it will stand up to daily use/wear & tear!! Time will tell , but this is the most sturdy rosary Ive ever seen & it still manages to be quite attractive.

It is awesome, all of you there are fantastic. Thanks so much for the special order. I love it!1111

This rosary is beautiful! I absolutely love the design and the color. Not to mention that it feels as if it will last for many years to come. They make excellent gifts. I’m in love with my rugged rosaries and will definitely be making another purchase in the near future.

Absolutely thrilled with this purchase! The red is a deep wine shade and the weight of the rosary is perfect. It is heavy, but that I just what I was looking for. To me, I wanted a heavy rosary to add to my collection to remind me of the weight of what Mary's yes meant for our salvation.

I got these for my cousin & will update this review when I see how they work for her.

These are very well made & are comfortable to wear. I'd very much like to have more options in design- particularly a larger opening & some different types of beads (weight, color, shine).

Specifically: I'd like to have a heavier necklace with a larger opening for my head (I'd think about 6" more) that has dull copper metalwork. That would be awesome!

I received my rosaries quickly, they are rugged as well as beautiful. When getting them blessed, our priest commented on how beautiful and well made they are. I am very pleased with this purchase and have sent a couple to friends a gifts.

This rosary was given as a gift to a single mother of two, who has found strength in the rosary esp during times of sorrow and anxiety. Upon opening the package, she started to tear up and stated it was one of the most significant gifts she has ever been given. She is elated with the strength and beauty of the rosary and told me she could not wait to pray with it and show it to her friends and family.

I suspect with her response there are going to be more future purchases from Rugged Rosaries for her family as they prove to make great gifts!!

My wife walks 10 miles every day. She always takes her rosary. After frequent snags in clothing, lost beads, and numerous repairs, I found Rugged Rosaries. These rosaries are not only a work of art, the are solid. Problems solved.

I am from the Philippines, i like my rugged rosary so much. Thank i will order again on new year.