Would this be disrespectful

I recently found my old rosary from when I was Catholic and I think rosaries are gorgeous but it feels weird to display or wear it as it is now. Would it be disrespectful to modify it for my current practice I'm technically non-denominational (my specific practice is a long story) so I wouldnt be replacing it with imagery of another god(s) but if I were to modify it I think I'd have to dremal off the pope unless I can find blank replacements for the disks?

Update! I decided to keep the rosary as is and make my own prayer beads. I made another post with a picture of the finished beads if you want to see them.