From Andrea, who ordered two custom rosaries: “I received the rosaries today. The pictures do not do them justice ... they are absolutely stunning. This was for a special occasion and your venetian rosary will even make it more special. ... Thank you so much for you advice on the front end, the handling of the backorders and complications, and most of all for your time and workmanship. It will be loved for years to come. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!”

From Sharon, who ordered a rosary: “I finally got to pick up the Rosary on Saturday morning. It is exquisite. It is absolutely perfect. ... I think your work is absolutely the best I have ever seen and I hope you continue to make rosaries.”

From Adriene, who ordered a bracelet: “I received the rosary bracelet today. Oh my word, it is so lovely. The fit is terrific, and I feel it is something I can wear all the time. The workmanship is so extraordinary. Thank you so much.”

From Patricia, who ordered a custom rosary: “I picked up the rosary today and it is beautiful. The quality of the components is exceptional. I couldn't be happier. You do beautiful work. This rosary is worthy of being considered a work of art and to be handed down.” She later added: “I just wanted to let you know that I had my opal rosary blessed today by our bishop and he commented it was one of the most beautiful ones he had ever seen.”

From Jennifer, who ordered a custom rosary: “I absolutely love it. You do beautiful wire wrapping. Thank you so much. I intend to use this as motivation to pray the rosary more.”

From Jill, who bought a rosary on eBay: “I finally found MY rosary!!! BLESSING to you!!!”

From Donna, who ordered a custom rosary bracelet: “I received the bracelet today. It's beautiful and fits perfectly. Thanks so much for the bracelet and for how quickly you got it done.”

From Stephen, who bought a bracelet as a gift on eBay (and later ordered a second one!): “This is a long overdue note to let you know that I did receive the rose quartz rosary bracelet and that I am very pleased. The workmanship is excellent and of high quality.”

From Shirley, who bought a rosary on eBay and ordered a custom rosary as well: “Lovely, lovely, lovely! God bless your beautiful hands!”

From Christina, who ordered a custom rosary: “I received my moukaite rosary today. I must tell you it exceeds all my expectations! ... I think I have just purchased my last rosary. Your workmanship is the best I have seen for wire-wrap technique with perfectly regular and even wrapping throughout. I do hope you succeed splendidly with your website/business and with this kind of wonderful work I have every confidence you shall!”

From Nonna, who bought a bracelet: “I just wanted to let you know that I received the bracelet today. Your work is beautiful. This is going to be a gift for my mother, and I'm sure she is going to love it. Thank you so much!”

From Lee Ann, who ordered a custom rosary: “My rosary arrived today and I just love it! (My daughter) likes it so much she wants to have it, but I told her it was mine for now and hers some day!”

From John, who ordered a bracelet for his wife: “She loves it!! She's been wearing it pretty much every day since Christmas and I can't remember the last time I gave her a prezzie that generated so much excitement, she was delighted!”

From Christina, who had me re-wrap a rosary and replace the crucifix, center and bead caps: “I haven't had a chance till now to thank you properly for your latest masterwork, my lapis rosary reconstruction. Thanks so very much! It is pretty and prays very well, and your work is as always excellent!”

From Adele, who ordered a custom rosary: “My beautiful rosary arrived today. Your work is absolutely perfect. ... You will be in my prayers as I pray this rosary. You have great talent and put it to such good purpose.”

From Annette, who bought a custom rosary and bracelet for her husband and a friend: “The rosary and bracelet arrived on Wednesday and I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am! I cannot wait to give them to their recipients! I know the rosary will become a family heirloom. I'm hoping to have both items blessed after Mass today. Thank you again for your quick and beautiful work!”

From Phoebe, who bought a rosary off my Web site: “Your rosaries seem to speak very individually as if they should belong to a specific individual. They each have such distinct personalities. And of course it's breathtaking. I took it out of the packaging in the sunlight, and it sparkled amazingly. My 3 year-old was quite impressed as well.”’

From Carol, who bought a bracelet: “My rosary bracelet arrived today and I must say it is gorgeous! You do quality work and I am very impressed. Thank you so very much.”

From Jacob, who bought a custom rosary: “Your work, Alexis, radiates with the prayer and attention to detail that you lavish upon it. I am grateful to have my devotional life enriched as a result.”