Lachrymatory Tear Bottle

Tear bottles are symbolic gifts of love, joy, sorrow and remembrance. The captivating tear bottle tradition dates back nearly 3,000 years, when mourners were known to collect their tears in a tear bottle, also called a lachrymatory, and bury them with loved ones to express honor and devotion.

Today, lachrymatory tear bottles are given to show joy and delight upon the wedding of a friend or the birth of a new child. They are a unique way to convey love and admiration between a mother and daughter (representing the tears that have been shed between them!). Tear bottles are also a fitting sympathy gift to express sorrow and grief at the loss of a loved one. Tear bottles communicate feelings that few other gifts can. And what's so wonderful is that unlike flowers, a tear bottle will last for years and be a symbolic reminder of your love.

We are pleased to offer a wide selection of heirloom-quality tear bottles made in the USA by Timeless Traditions, Inc. Several styles are available – the Victorian, Roma, and Contemporary styles. All of the tear bottles stand just 2" tall. With each tear bottle, you receive an elegant organza gift bag and a small story card that explains the intriguing history and meaning behind the tear bottle. If you plan to give a tear bottle as a gift, you may include a special Gift Message and request gift wrapping for an additional $4.

A special offering that is totally different from all other tear bottles is “The Passion of The Christ Tear Bottle.” It is a gift of comfort and hope for those who follow Christ. It features a miniature crystal tablet on which the entire New Testament is inscribed in 24K gold. An additional story card is also included, explaining more about the creation of this stunning little tear bottle. For more information about lachrymatory tear bottle history, visit www.lachrymatory.com.