DSC_5816, originally uploaded by dogseat.

. . . according to this article from the Houston Chronicle.

The news story is excellent, offering a concise history & giving good quote on the significance of jewelry for personal meaning. As for the rosary pictured here--well, it kind of has a bit of Life on Mars vibe to it, and we like Life on Mars.

HT (the article, not the pic): Jennifer Emick.