Masonic Jewelry

It’s always nice to feel like you’re a part of a group. One way to feel secure in your membership to a group is to wear matching items. These items may be clothes, but are more often jewelry. The Freemasons are one of those groups that use matching jewelry to strengthen the bonds between members.

For those who don’t know much about the Freemasons, they are a fraternal organization that arose during the 16th century. Today freemasonry exists throughout the world, with an estimated membership of about 5 million. A member of this semi-secret society may wear a Masonic ring bearing the square and compass insignia.

Watches are some of the most treasured accessories amongst all the varieties of jewelry, often passed down to future generations.  However, it’s common for these treasured items to fall out of working order.  For all kinds of watches, whether it be a Rolex, Timex, Seiko, or Masonic watch, there are a few essential practices that will help keep it in top condition. 

The most common reason that watches stop working is, the battery (obviously).  If your watch stops working you should assume that it is due to the battery, though there are a number of other reasons that can also contribute.  Watch batteries can be replaced by jewelers.  If your watch is running slow or fast, it might need to be readjusted, which can also be done by the jeweler.  It’s also important to note there is a difference between water resistant and waterproof.  Water resistant means it won’t stop working due to precipitation, but if submerged, it can break; waterproof means it can be submerged and still work fine, though this often also depends on the depth.  Watches that are neither water resistant nor waterproof should be covered if water is present. 

When a young man purchases his first adult suit, it marks a special time in his life whether it’s for prom, a job interview, or even a wedding.  There are a number of accessories that can assist in making this occasion special for him, including lapel pins, cuff links, and Masonic rings.  Lapel pins are special pins that often adorn the collar or pocket of a suit, and show the wearer’s dedication to a particular cause whether that be of religious, social, or cultural significance.  Cuff links are another special way to celebrate a young man’s ascendency into adulthood, and will be treasured and used for years to come.  With a Masonic ring, one can express the importance of brotherhood and unity.

Whatever the reason for the suit, it’s a nice gesture to compliment it with an accessory that will remind them of the occasion and of their important passage into adulthood. 

The friends you make in college fraternities, the military, or through community organizations often become lifelong brothers who assist in shaping your future.  It’s important to treasure and celebrate the bonds you create with others, and Masonic rings are one approach to preserving your memories.  These rings symbolize the brotherhood one shares with others who at one time held a common goal, and communicates the message that “no matter how far we drift apart, we will remember the bond we shared”.  Masonic rings make great gifts following graduation, discharge from the military, or even retirement, and come in several styles one of which is sure to suit your needs. 

In addition to preserving the memory of brotherhood once shared, wearing a Masonic ring can help other brothers who have shared a similar experience to identify you.  There’s no feeling quite like having an instant rapport with a complete stranger because of an experience you have both shared. 

Symbolism isn’t just important in the design of Masonic jewelry; how the wearer displays a ring is just as significant as the compass and square.

If the tips of the compass are pointing to the wrist, it means the wearer is reminding himself of his Masonic obligation. If the tips of the compass points to the fingertips, it means the wearer is letting others know that he is a Mason.

I have been asked the difference many times regarding 10KT and 14KT gold. All of the Masonic Rings  or other fraternal jewelry on my site: www.foxjewelry.net  can be made of either 10KT or 14KT gold.  Many of them can be made out of either yellow or white gold. I will do my best to explain the difference. First of all, pure gold is 24Kt.  As you progress down the scale from 18Kt to 14Kt to 1oKT, the amount of gold in the ring is reduced. It won’t make much difference in the weight of the ring because other alloys are mixed with the higher concentrations of gold to reduce the amount of pure gold in the final product. 18KT is going to be a bit brighter than 14KT and 14Kt gold is going to bit a bit brighter than 10KT gold.  Lower gold content will also mean that the ring might be a bit less resistant to scratches and dents because the final product contains other alloys that are harder than gold.

If you have any additional questions, please email them to me at: mfox@cableone.net.

Many times I am asked the difference between an open back, solid back, or closed back ring.  I will do my best to explain this to you. In an open back ring, with the ring off of your finger, there is a void behind the head of the ring. In other words, in a ring that contains a stone in the head you will be able to see the back of the stone.  In a solid back ring, the entire back of the ring is filled with gold, at least in all of my rings. Cheaper substitutes sometimes use other materials such as lead or cork to fill in the back of the ring.  The backs of my solid back rings are filled with gold, thus making them heavier.  In my opinion, the solid back ring is more durable and much more confortable to wear. A closed back ring will appear to look the same as a solid back ring because it will appear smooth on the inside just as solid back ring.  The difference will be the weight and the durability of the ring because there is actually a void in the back of the ring which is not apparent as you look at the ring.My Choice: If the cost of a solid back ring is within your budget, go with the solid back ring. It will be much more confortable to wear and last a lot longer. The rings for my sale on my online business, www.foxjewelry.net indicate whether the ring is an open back, solid back or closed back ring.

I am continually asked by my customers, who is the best fraternal ring manufacturer in the business?  Without a doubt; in so far as quality and customer service, I would highly recommend the fraternal rings produced by Gothic. In my opinion Gothic is the best of the best. Masonic rings, Masonic Jewelry, Past Master Rings, Scottish Rite Rings, Eastern Star, Knights of Columbus; Gothic makes them all. Gothic allows Fox Jewelry to stand behind their product. There are a limited number of online businesses that are allowed to sell their products. I am proud to say that Fox Jewelry is one of them.To the best of my knowledge, Fox Jewelry is the only online business that allows you to build your own custom Masonic Ring.