Founders' Jewels
More rare than a centenary jewel, Founders Jewels are usually given to the brothers who found a new lodge and form the nucleus of that lodge. Usually unique and very attractive, the office of the founder is attached to the ribbon on the jewel. There are estimated to be only about 20 to 30 in circulation. The Master's and Wardens Jewels are the the most sought.
Earliest versions were issued with a certificate to identify the brother as the founder of the lodge. The most sought being the one presented to the Consecrating Officer come well preserved.
Many lodges also included cufflinks and tie pins with such jewels. These were often made of gold and some were set with diamonds.
Some early versions, being created pre 1940's were made from silver. You will find more of these than Past Masters Jewels.
More rare than a centenary jewel, Founders Jewels are usually given to the brothers who found a new lodge and form the nucleus of that lodge. Usually unique and very attractive, the office of the founder is attached to the ribbon on the jewel. There are estimated to be only about 20 to 30 in circulation. The Master's and Wardens Jewels are the the most sought.
Earliest versions were issued with a certificate to identify the brother as the founder of the lodge. The most sought being the one presented to the Consecrating Officer come well preserved.
Many lodges also included cufflinks and tie pins with such jewels. These were often made of gold and some were set with diamonds.
Some early versions, being created pre 1940's were made from silver. You will find more of these than Past Masters Jewels.
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