Mary Queen of Scots' rosary beads

This is my replica version of Mary Queen of Scots' rosary beads. This commission was originally made for the Mary Queen of Scots Exhibition, Poolewe, Wester Ross.

The original set of gold rosary beads carried by Mary Queen of Scots at her execution in 1587 was among items worth more than £1m stolen in a raid on Arundel Castle in 2021.

I have made this replica with 18k gold plated brass filigrees and natural cultured freshwater pearls. This is a long set and can be held or worn as a long dress piece. The crucifix is inscribed INRI and measures approximately 12 cm long. (width 6cm).