These warm and inviting beads are a vibrant orange-brown, with metallic dark grey hematite layers that weave unique patterns and spots, evocative of a mighty tiger’s fur. These beads are beautiful and earthy, with warm tones and a rustic style that only gets more intricate as you peer at the piece. In dim or dark light, the browns turn more monotone and understated, and the metallic hematite layers become nearly black.

The crucifix and Sts. Francis and Anthony center are stunningly detailed with, with florals and scrollwork on the crucifix and lovely depictions of St. Francis and St. Anthony set on a stylish, simple oval centerpiece. The wire and rings are silver-filled wire, which has been pre-oxidized to a warm grey. This piece fits nicely in a medium-large hand, and is moderately weighty for a satisfying feel. The beads slip nicely through the fingers, and the slightly textured wire makes it easy to feel the end of decades with closed eyes.