***The Official Masonic Ring thread***

I've searched and saw different threads regarding rings and I thought this could be THE end all/be all for Masonic rings. Please post any questions regarding wearing a ring, where to get a ring, ring pictures, etc...in here.
If possible, moderators, please sticky.

I just received mine today. I had a friend who is in a jewelry guild make this for me. I chose the mold, gave him my scrap gold collected from over the years, and this is the final product. It's about 6.9 dwt 10k although he said he had to add a touch of 14k to make the whole ring. He charged me a nominal fee for labor and asked to keep the extra scrap for his other projects. All in all it was a good deal and unique. Although it's from a mass produced mold, the imperfections from the investing process are still on there. It's more of a "worn" look (as I requested).

Now I just have to wait to get raised before I have the honor of wearing it.

That is a very nice looking ring.

Here is the one I hope to wear someday: http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-1895982091878_2192_136596

I'd love a list of recommended online jewelers for masonic rings.

I know a lot of people have said check local pawn shops (and I will), but I'd like to keep my options open.

Thanks!

When I checked pawn shops all they carried were the 32nd and 33rd degree SR rings.

I plan to go stainless from the get-go. I can't afford to drop the dollars I've seen the real bling go for.

Can anyone shed some light on jemsbyjem.com and gordonsmasonicrings.com? Both claim to make them by hand themselves, but both carry nearly the exact same stock (and pictures of their stock).

Johnny,

You're new yet so I'll give you a friendly heads up. There is no such thing as an "end all" thread for anything in Masonry. There will be many threads after this one discussing rings and asking the same questions that have been asked a thousand times in other threads since people don't use the search function! lol

And the wearing of a ring is a very personal thing that has many different customs that vary between jurisdictions. These also will be debated and discussed ad nauseum as they always are. This is not a bad thing, just the way it is.

If you put two Masons in a thread, you will have three opinions. Hang around a little longer and you'll see.

I've had a JEM ring for about five years now and have no complaints (other than that I've been having a bit of trouble getting it on lately, but that's a problem with my finger, not the ring). I got the gold-firing that complements the emblem nicely, but it has worn off around the bottom somewhat.

I am planning on going back to Bro. Morrow for a PM ring one of these days, though -- so you could take that as a recommendation.

I ordered a JEM ring to wear once I was raised. I began wearing it and about a week later the emblem came off my ring. I contacted him and withing 2 weeks I had my repaired ring in hand. It has been almost a year and I haven't had another problem. He was extremely accommodating and easy to work with.

I got the current ring I wear from an auction our SR valley had. Paid $20 for it and it is 14k gold. Every brother there already had a ring they liked so I got lucky.

This is NOT a recommended list of masonic suppliers, it is merely a list I have assembled:


Ancient Adornment - Search
The Craftman’s Apron — Manufacturer & Provider of Quality Masonic Regalia
D. Turin & Co., Inc.
RTJ's JUNQUEYARD | Unique Masonic Coins, Lapel Pins, auto emblems and More
Lost Word - Masonic Books, Masonic Gifts, Masonic Jewelry
Roulet Company
Yahoo! Shopping Search Results for masonic tie
Master Mason Section
www.bluelodgeapparel.com
http://www.bluelodgeaprons.com/
The Masonic Shop - Gifts for Masons, OES, Shriners
Dominion Regalia
Fraternal Pins : Freemason Regalia : Masonic Rings Supplies : Scottish Rite : Fratline.net
The Masonic Commercial Sites at Freemasonry.fm
FreeMason Store : Your Masonic Superstore with 3500+ items on sale at 30-50% off!
Diamond Jewelry
Hiramhunter Masonic Supply -- Thank You For Traveling To Our Site.
Masonic Jewelry, Masonic Rings, Masonic Watches & More - Joy Jewelers
J.P. Luther Company - Masonic Aprons and Supplies Since 1902
Hiram's Oasis | Kena Shriners | Masonic files images and clipart freemason logos
L and J Masonic Jewelry On Line
George Lauterer Corporation - MASONIC BUYERS GUIDE
Macoy Publishing and Masonic Supply Company
Home Page - Masonic Memories
Masonic Supply Shop: Masonic Aprons, Masonic Regalia, & Masonic Supplies
New London Regalia Home
Lapel Pins and More
Red Tower Regalia
www.thefreemason.com
Welcome to The Temple Publishers, Inc., your online store for Masonic manuscripts.
The Festiveboard
Wilkins Brothers, Inc.: Welcome!


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Very nice list, Bob!

Cool list! There are even some that I've never seen before!

Does anyone have any experience with ProLineDesigns on Etsy.com? He's got a few designs I really like: ProLineDesigns on Etsy

I just want to know that something like that 003BB design's blue paint won't easily come off too easily.

No experience with this vendor. However, if it's paint you don't really want anything to do with it ... it should be enamel.

I was speaking from my complete inexperience and lack of knowledge. Looking at the description of the ring:

* The curved top has a raised blue enameled emblem with a lowered background to enhance detailing.

So enamel doesn't wear as easily?