Always a Mason

 Douglas Malloch

Let no king quite put off his crown!

I still would have him kingly when

In some old inn, the king sat down

To banquet with his serving men.

I love a mild and merry persist,        

Whom Brothers toast, and neighbors prod;

Yet would I have him, at the feast,

A little of the man of God.

    So, with a Mason: I would see

Him somewhat of a Mason still,

Though for from Lodge-rooms he may be,

In count, or counting-house, or mill.

Whatever garments he may doff, 

What mark Masonic lay aside,

I would not have him quite put off 

The craft he lately glorified

A soldier is a soldier though

He lays the sword aside awhile.

The time, the Place, I don’t know

Man may not serve, or may not smile.

I know no moment anywhere,

Whatever place the place may be,

A mason may not always wear

A little of his masonry.

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Today, the Masons are regard as the largest fraternity. Every masonic lodge in the world exists and operates according to ancient principles. Each lodge has its own set of rules and principles. When it comes to the masonic rings, there are various lodges. However, the ring indicates that each component is unique and is worn by Freemasons.

The masonic ring is a symbol on its most recognizable emblem that Freemasons wore on their right third finger. When freemasons began to wear masonic rings, gold was the most valuable metal in the world. The great cultures of the world created gold treasures and other gold items for their most important rituals.

Gold:

Gold has always been regard as a symbol of power and wealth. To the Egyptians and Romans, gold was associate with the power of the sun and its life-giving power. Gold was worn by ancient Egyptian rulers, kings, and wealthy people to demonstrate their rank, strength, and power.

China, Greece, the Etruscans, the Hebrews of Israel, Mesopotamia, and the Middle East were all ancient cultures with goldsmiths. Gold jewellery was also created by North American Indians, Aztecs, Mayans, Pre-Columbians, and Incans.

King Solomon’s Temple

Masonic rings crafted from gold, silver, or any other base metal. However, masonic rings were not during King Solomon’s reign. However, gold already exists. Solomon built the Holy of Holies, also known as the Middle Chamber, entirely out of gold.

King Solomon instructed Hiram to cover the entire Holy of Holies in gold, as well as the cups, snuffers, basins, spoons, and censors. The posts, door hinges, walls, doors, candlesticks, roses, lamps, floor, and entrance doors of the Temple are all made of gold. Other metals such as bronze, silver, and iron were also used, but gold was the most valuable.

Reference: (1 Kings 6:20, 6:22, 6:28, 6:32, 7: 50,and Chronicles 3:9, 4:7 and 4:21)

MASONIC JEWELRY

The gold in Masonic rings represents the purity of the Middle Chamber, but pure gold is not recommend for Masonic jewellery. Gold is the softest and most malleable of the jewelry-grade metals. When other metals, such as silver and copper, are combine with gold, it becomes heavier and more durable.

The different percentages of alloy metal create different colors in gold Masonic rings. The technical abbreviation for gold is “Au.” In Spanish, it is refer to as “Oro.” It is refer to as “Gold” in German, “Guld” in Swedish, and “Goud” in Dutch.

Karats: Gold purity is measure in karats 14k and 24k. 24k gold is pure gold. Several tonnes of mined ore are required to produce one ounce of pure gold.

18 Karat Gold:The composition of 18 karat gold is 18 parts gold and 6 parts alloy. Masonic rings are made of 18/24th or 3/4 gold. In the United States, it is referred to as “18K.” It denotes 750, which in Europe denotes 750/1000 gold.

10 Karat Gold: 10K is compose of 10 parts gold and 14 parts alloy, and it is the hardest and most scratch-resistant gold.

MASONIC RINGS GOLD PRICING:

Ring pricing is the following:

• Karats (10, 14, 18)
• Gram Weights (weight of gold on the ring)
• Design 
• Craftsmanship construction

The gold karatage of a Masonic Ring does not fully reflect the ring’s price. They also take into account time and craftsmanship or artistic design. Masonic rings made of gold and white gold are both popular choices in Masonic jewellery.

Masonic rings made of gold are popular. White gold masonic rings contain less gold than other rings. White gold Masonic rings are more durable and scratch resistant than gold Masonic rings and do not require as much polishing.

Apprentice Rings and Fellowcraft Rings:

On the internet, only masonic rings are frequently available. Despite the fact that “Entered Apprentice Rings” and “Fellowcraft Rings” are frequently search. A man can earn the degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, and Master Craftsman in the United States in a matter of months. To wear a master mason ring, you must first be a master mason. Most men do not purchase a Master Mason ring until they have attained the Sublime Degree of Master Mason. Many Blue Lodge Masonic rings depict the square and compass and are made of gold or other precious metals.

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