MASONIC JEWELRY

Scottish Rite Jewelry

Scottish Rite Jewelry

Scottish Rite Jewelry There are numerous theories as to how the Scottish Rite came to be. Around 1758, the Scottish rite began in Pairs, France. A Master Mason may join the Scottish Rite, one of the auxiliary bodies of Freemasonry, to gain additional exposure to the principles of Freemasonry. In the Craft, the Scottish Rite provided ethical teaching and philosophy. The member wore Scottish rite jewellery. Each piece of jewellery depicts a different symbol. The double eagle logo represents power and dominion;...

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Ostby Barton ring

Ostby Barton Masonic Ring

Ostby Barton Masonic Ring The Ostby Barton ring has a long history. Nathan B. Barton founded the company on July 1, 1879, in Providence, Rhode Island. Ostby was a goldsmith from Norway who immigrated to the United States. He is one of the company's co-founders. This company grows to become the largest manufacturer of gold rings in the United States. He becomes a very successful jeweller beginning in 1906. He and his daughter Helen visited Europe to see new ring styles and...

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