Tourmaline Catacombs III
Tourmaline Catacombs III
Catacombs, a burial ground beneath a thick slab of watermelon tourmaline, with perfect shades of chartreuse and 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 & Silver & 18” Gold-fill bone-link chain
Catacomb Measures Approximately 20mm x 15mm (not including the jumping)
Watermelon Tourmaline
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.