{"product_id":"vintage-masonic-order-of-the-eastern-star-ring","title":"Vintage Masonic Order of the Eastern Star Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA masonic ring displaying the five-pointed symbol associated with the \u003cem\u003eOrder of the Easter Star\u003c\/em\u003e. The star floats within a gold halo punctuated by tiny seed pearls. Chester hallmarks warrant the gold and date it to the year 1931. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Order of the Eastern Star is, perhaps, unique as an appendage of a \u003cem\u003efraternal \u003c\/em\u003eorganisation designed explicitly for women. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreemasonry claims 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom Wikipedia: \u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEra: Vintage, 1931\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing size: P or 7.75 US. Resizeable for £55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead: 13.9mm by 10.8mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStones: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/blogs\/gemstones\/pearl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePearl\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHallmarks: English, Chester, 9ct Gold, 1931, WGM Maker's Mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good antique condition; light wear consistent with age and use including one small area of loss to the enamel (yellow arm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lost Vintage","offers":[{"title":"No \/ No","offer_id":51993668944184,"sku":"LO2955","price":565.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"No \/ Yes","offer_id":51993668976952,"sku":"LO2955i","price":640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ No","offer_id":51993669009720,"sku":"LO2955r","price":620.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes \/ Yes","offer_id":51993669042488,"sku":"LO2955ri","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7387\/2952\/files\/vintage-masonic-order-of-the-eastern-star-ring-7897610.jpg?v=1774734377","url":"https:\/\/lostowl.com\/products\/vintage-masonic-order-of-the-eastern-star-ring","provider":"Lost Owl Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}