Olive Wood Beads

Olive wood beads handcrafted in Nazareth in many shapes and sizes, for rosaries and jewelry making.

How to choose olive wood beads

All beads on this page are handcrafted in Nazareth and polished to a smooth finish. Olive wood has a natural grain, so no two beads are exactly alike.

Shapes and sizes

Rose-scented red beads

The rose-scented red wooden beads and the engraved version are 6 mm, with a deep red tone and a light rose fragrance.

Making a rosary

For everything in one box, see the olive wood rosary making kit with 60 beads, cord, a clasp and an olive wood cross. Or browse our finished rosaries.

Questions about olive wood beads

Which bead size is right for a rosary?

8 mm is the classic rosary size. Choose 6 mm for a small pocket rosary, or 10 mm for a fuller bead in the hand.

What is the hole size?

For the round beads: 0.5 mm for 4 and 6 mm beads, 1.5 mm for 8 mm beads and 2 mm for 10 mm beads. For other shapes, please ask us at info@nazfat.com.

Can I order larger quantities?

Yes. Round beads come in packs of up to 10,000. For larger or regular orders, see Partner With Us.

How long does delivery take?

Shipping is free worldwide and we dispatch the same or next day. After dispatch, delivery takes 5–14 business days in Europe and 7–21 business days to the USA and the rest of the world.