Masonic Order of the Eastern Star Orb

Masonic Order of the Eastern Star OrbFreemasonry 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

Cool enamelled locket featuring a Chinese dragon in white and red over a black background with swirls of yellow smoke

tested as sterling silverCondition: Great antique condition with exquisite patina

including rubbing to the sides of the head and band where it's been worn alongside another ring

A substantial antique band dating from the Victorian era

It's likely American (the gold balls are 10k gold rather than the English standard 9ct) and dates from the 1920s

Stones: Turquoise and paste

The brooch is crafted in 9ct gold with beautiful hand-chased detailing and set with six turquoise cabochons with a turquoise enamel halo around the face

It's crafted in 18 carat white gold

Marks: Italian marks (750 for 18ct gold) and English import (1988)

chain pictured is not included with the fob)

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and houses an apple-green jade cabochon at the centre in a belcher setting