tjen
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Post by tjen on Aug 9, 2014 21:12:09 GMT
Hello, my name is Tom. I'm currently 18 years old and I've been given a gift my grandfather that I'd like to know more about. A few years back he game me a ring that I thought was cool but didn't think much about. Recently I looked into it more and found it to be a Scottish Rite consistory ring. from what I got out of it so far it means he was a 32nd degree Mason but I'd like to know more about who made it and the symbols. I can't identify the makers mark but it says 10k with a triangle within a circle next to it and It's solid. Anything would be appreciated, thanks! I'll attach some photos as well
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Post by peter2 on Aug 10, 2014 2:15:02 GMT
The 10K very likely means 10 carat gold.
The double-headed eagle is a popular national symbol in the northern hemisphere - but as far as I know, not used in the southern hemisphere. This may suggest a start in looking for its meaning.
The symbol of the scales overtly is justice, but many symbols in Masonry have more than one meaning.
The symbol within the triangle that looks like a 7 is probably the Hebrew letter Resh.
It may also be worth considering that the higher degrees may have moved over time from their original state and purpose.
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