Tourmaline Catacombs - Gold
Tourmaline Catacombs - Gold
Catacombs, a burial ground beneath a thick slab of watermelon tourmaline, with perfect shades ranging from aqua, citrus, chartreuse to rose, reminding the wearer that death cannot be escaped. Inspired by the Catacombs of Rome, dating back to the 1st century, one of the first catacombs ever created.
14k Yellow Gold & 18” Gold-fill placeholder chain*
Watermelon Tourmaline
Catacomb A is 2.95ct and Measures Approximately 12mm round
Catacomb B is 7.9cct and Measures Approximately 15.4mm x 20mm
Catacomb C is 5.7ct and Measures Approximately 16.7mm round
Catacomb D is 2.66ct and Measures Approximately 12.5mm round
Catacomb E is 2.95ct and Measures Approximately 13.7mm round
Catacomb F is 1.82ct and Measures Approximately 14mm x 8mm and is a beautiful peach color
Wanting to be prepared for resurrection, early Christians (whose religion was still illegal) opted to be buried rather than cremated, which was more common amongst Pagans of the time. For hygiene reasons, the burial of bodies was not permitted within the city limits… so they went underground.
It started with the wealthy creating burial grounds beneath their property and extending this space to their fellow community, no matter their social class or faith, the catacombs were for everyone. Martyrs and Saints began to be buried underground, and worshipping below the ground soon followed, as a means to be close to the dead while staying in hiding.
*Ships on a complimentary placeholder chain, not meant for longterm wear. Looks stunning on our Timeless Chain. Please contact us for solid gold chain pricing.
Care: To preserve its clarity, your catacomb should not come into contact with water and should be removed before bathing, swimming and applying spray on sunscreen, perfumes or lotions.