Four years ago, I was at Hobby Lobby and spotted these beads. I didn't yet know how or when I'd use them, but I knew I had to have them. I'm finally moved to put 53 of them into this rosary as the Hail Mary beads. I matched them up with six plated hematite Our Father beads (a heavier bead, like a steal marble). All beads are 8mm. I used a centerpiece with an image of the Holy Family, and a recycled crucifix.

With the help of a magnifying glass, I was able to figure out almost all of the inscription on the back of the crucifix. It seems to be celebrating the jubilee of Christ's birth: "Jubilaeum A.D. 2000." The words around the blue center are:

CHRISTUS (CHRIST), HERI (YESTERDAY), HODIE (TODAY), SEMPER (ALWAYS)

Also engraved are Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. And finally, also engraved I believe are the Latin words "TEBIIUM MILLENNIUM." However, I'm just not sure of "TEBIIUM" because I can't find a simple translation for that. Perhaps you've seen this crucifix before and can help me. Let me know if you have any insight. The crucifix and rosary are still beautiful nonetheless.