This rosary was purchased at the Vatican in 2008. It is made of rose petal beads from the Holy Land, and sterling silver. The piece is 24" in length, S. S. crucifix measures 2" and S. S. oval with Holy Mother and Jesus measures 1". There are seven sterling silver beads shaped like roses, the rest of the beads are made from rose petals brought from the Holy Land. Piece is in the original box, which, when opened, fills the air with the smell of roses.