Victorian "Order of the Eastern Star" Ring
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Freemasonry is a fraternity with millions of members worldwide. Said to have emerged during the middle ages from craftsmen's guilds (although some believe its origins go back to the building of the Temple of Solomon), it's famously secretive and makes extensive use of symbols and allegories, many of which are related to stonemasonry however, as cathedral building declined, the masonic lodges began accepting non-masons so signs and symbols were incorporated from more diverse sources such as religious orders and crusading brotherhoods.
From Wikipedia: The Order of the Eastern Star (OES) is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a noted Freemason, and adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873. The order is based on some teachings from the Bible and is open to people of all religious beliefs. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in 18 countries and approximately 500,000 members under its General Grand Chapter.
This remarkable antique signet ring dates from the late Victorian era, circa 1900, with the Order's five-pointed star emblazoned onto the face in coloured enamel. "The emblem of the Order is a five-pointed star with the white ray of the star pointing downwards towards the manger... The character-building lessons taught in the Order are stories inspired by Biblical figures:
- Adah, Jephthah's daughter from the Book of Judges. In Eastern Star, Adah is represented by the color blue and a sword and veil. Adah represents the virtue of obedience.
- Ruth, the widow from the Book of Ruth. In Eastern Star, Ruth is represented by the color yellow and a sheaf of barley. Ruth represents the virtue of religious principles.
- Esther, the wife from the Book of Esther. In Eastern Star, Esther is represented by the color white and a crown and scepter. Esther represents the virtue of loyalty.
- Martha, sister of Mary and Lazarus, from the Gospel of Luke and the Gospel of John. In Eastern Star, Martha is represented by the color green and a broken column. Martha represents the virtue of endurance in trial.
- Electa, the "elect lady" from II John. In Eastern Star, Electa is represented by the color red and a chalice. Electa represents the virtue of endurance of persecution."
[Wikipedia]
Era: Victorian, circa 1900
Ring size: X or 11.5 US. Resizeable for £55
Head: 13.2mm by 9.8mm
Marks: Unclear, tested as 9ct gold
Condition: Good antique condition, light wear consistent with age and minor loss to the red enamel point - see images
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[Last updated: August 29th, 2025]
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