The History Of Masonic Rings
Masonic rings should only be worn by members of the Freemasons. The Freemasons are a group founded on June 24th, 1717 in London. The birth of the Freemasons is directly linked to the union of four London lodges that met and formed the Grand Lodge of England. Some people who wear Masonic rings say that their community has an even larger history that goes back to Ancient Egypt.
Masonic rings wearers have signs that represent general working tools, like the square, plumb or level, for example. They use these signs to remind their members of the doctrine of the craft. This is why members today are said to be of the "craft." Nowadays, the Freemasons exist in all parts of the globe, and they are seen as basically a social club with many hierarchical levels that their members need to work their way through. Every time a person who wears Masonic rings has reached a higher level, there is always a ceremony that officially gives that member their new ranking.
The three most important and most treasured mason principles are brotherly love, truth and relief. Most of the Freemasons wear Masonic rings at all times, which bear the symbol of the group and certain attributes and colors which indicate that the person is a mason who comes from a certain lodge with a certain status within the group. Although most of the members' rings cost around $100, some Masonic rings can be quite exquisite and expensive, but this only applies to those who have gained a higher rank with the Masons. You can recognize them easily, because they have a wide band, which contains gemstones, gold and silver. The most common are made of steel or brass, and have the Masonic emblem on a colored background.
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