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Master Mason Ring

fmasonlog

Registered User
Is a MM golden ring for 500$ a fair price or can we Masons get them at a cheaper price... I was at first under the impression that lodge gave us our rings lol... silly me.


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rpbrown

Premium Member
A lot depends on what you are looking for. I have an everyday ring that is stainless steel. Almost indestructible, cost about $75.00 and that is why its my everyday. I also have my MM ring that my wife presented to me that is sterling silver and was obviously more expensive (about the range you quoted). Then she presented me with my Past Masters ring which is white gold with real stones and custom made. It was about 4x what you quoted. By the way, did I mention that I love my wife :)
 

jermy Bell

Registered User
A lot of rings that are for sale like on ebay, are from estate sales, but the people reselling them think there worth 100xs it weight in gold because it's masonic. I found a catalog at one of the lodges I attend that had some nice rings and a decent price.
 

fmasonlog

Registered User
A lot depends on what you are looking for. I have an everyday ring that is stainless steel. Almost indestructible, cost about $75.00 and that is why its my everyday. I also have my MM ring that my wife presented to me that is sterling silver and was obviously more expensive (about the range you quoted). Then she presented me with my Past Masters ring which is white gold with real stones and custom made. It was about 4x what you quoted. By the way, did I mention that I love my wife :)

I don't think you did lol


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fmasonlog

Registered User
Thanks to all the Brothers. It appears their price is simply higher due to the fact it's a Masonic ring as jermy Bell said. But, I'll make the decision this weekend :D


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Companion Joe

Premium Member
I don't think Masonic rings are the price they are today because they are Masonic; I'm pretty sure it's because gold is $1,200 an ounce.
When I got my ring in 1994, I went down to one of the local jewelry stores (not a Zales or Jarred or whatever but a true local store) and picked it out from a wide in-stock selection. I think I paid $100-$120* for it. It's solid 10K gold with a full back, the whole nine yards. I know I didn't pay any more than that, and it might have been less.

Now, the price of gold has gone through the roof, there aren't too many local jewelry stores, and stores seldom stock Masonic jewelry. That, in my opinion, is a snapshot and microcosm of the deterioration of society.

*inflation calculator says $120 is 1994 is equivalent to $196 today
 

Bloke

Premium Member
...Now, the price of gold has gone through the roof, there aren't too many local jewelry stores, and stores seldom stock Masonic jewelry. That, in my opinion, is a snapshot and microcosm of the deterioration of society....
My partner was a jeweller. The issue is not the price of materials, that actually helps, a major issue is cheap production costs in places like India taking production off shore.
 

Thomas Stright

Premium Member
Gordon is a brother in my lodge here in Brunswick Georgia. I've got two of his rings and love them. He prices them fairly and they'll last a lifetime.

Received an email from Brother Gordon about 3 weeks ago saying our rings are ready to ship. Have not heard back from him since.
Phone VM is Full, No replies on emails. I am worried that something has happened to Brother Gordon.
 

Klikmaus

Registered User
For the blue collar brothers...

Ali Express has a HUGE variety of good looking stainless steel and titanium Masonic rings super cheap. Being able to wear your ring and never being concerned if you might gouge it or knock a stone out is a priceless value.
Most the cheapos only come in whole sizes, a drawback for my ring size (10.5 is what truly fits me), and the shipping time can be two months. For the most part, almost every stainless to titanium ring listed on Amazon can be found on Ali Express at a fraction of the price
 

Keith C

Registered User
For the blue collar brothers...

Ali Express has a HUGE variety of good looking stainless steel and titanium Masonic rings super cheap. Being able to wear your ring and never being concerned if you might gouge it or knock a stone out is a priceless value.

Please be careful Brother, especially if you work independently or at a very small company with no EHS department. Doing manual labor or working around machinery is made more hazardous by wearing a ring. Whenever I go into the Manufacturing plant where I work (and that is most of every day) I have to remove all jewelry. Wear your light where is it safe, but take good care as wearing a ring isn't worth losing a hand or finger.
 
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