Tanzanite Catacombs

Catacombs, a burial ground beneath a thick slab blue tanzanite, with perfect shades of cerulean blue, 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

• Hangs from a 14” 14k gold chain

• Tanzanite

• glass enamel

• pendant measures approx 12.8mm x 10mm

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.