Irish Penal tenners are a classic and super handy style of rosary beads. They were designed in a time where Catholics in Ireland needed to be able to pray in secret, so the ring could be worn on the finger and the tenner concealed in your sleeve. In modern times, the ring is more of a convenience, but can nonetheless connect you to the struggles of those in the past.

This piece is made with smoky quartz. While the beads appear simple from a distance, once you get close you realize they are transparent, with a dark coffee-brown color. Quartz beads are perfect for a tenner like this due to their hardy nature. Smoky quartz in a super cool stone that we don’t use nearly enough!

The white bronze parts have been left less polished to show off their dark straw gold finish. The silver filled wire is pre-oxidized to a dark grey finish, giving this piece a moody, dark vibe. This tenner is build to be extra durable, with hard quartz beads, 19 gauge wire, and a 21 gauge wire wrap on the Pater bead. It comes with a lifetime warranty, and it was made by hand in the classic style.