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Yellow Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Men's Signet Ring - 14k Masonic
Yellow Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Men's Signet Ring - 14k Masonic

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Men's Signet Ring - 14k Masonic

Located in Greensboro, NC

: Scottish Rite Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Style: Signet Measurements Face Height (north to south): 25

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 14k Enamel Masonic Symbols
Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 14k Enamel Masonic Symbols

Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Men's 32nd Degree Ring - 14k Enamel Masonic Symbols

Located in Greensboro, NC

Size: 11 1/4 Organization: Scottish Rite Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold

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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 0.62ct Diamond Scottish Rite Eagle Ring 14k Gold Palladium Masonic Sz 9
Vintage 0.62ct Diamond Scottish Rite Eagle Ring 14k Gold Palladium Masonic Sz 9

Vintage 0.62ct Diamond Scottish Rite Eagle Ring 14k Gold Palladium Masonic Sz 9

Located in McLeansville, NC

Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.62ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - J - K Clarity - VS2 Material: Enamel Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, Palladium Weight: 12 Grams Sta...

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2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium

Early Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Free Mason Eagle Signet Ring
Early Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Free Mason Eagle Signet Ring

Early Art Deco Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Free Mason Eagle Signet Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

perched atop a sword as a common Scottish Rite Free Mason symbol Centering an old European cut diamond

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14KG Antique Knight's Templar Pendent
14KG Antique Knight's Templar Pendent

14KG Antique Knight's Templar Pendent

Located in Palm Desert, CA

. At its center is a double-headed eagle representing the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite, a powerful

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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold

Masonic Double Eagle 0.38ctw Diamond Ring Set In 14K Gold & Platinum Face
Masonic Double Eagle 0.38ctw Diamond Ring Set In 14K Gold & Platinum Face

Masonic Double Eagle 0.38ctw Diamond Ring Set In 14K Gold & Platinum Face

Located in Sewickley, PA

clarity diamond is set within the detailed double-headed eagle, the iconic symbol of the Scottish Rite

Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 3.31ct Carved Agate & 18k Gold Masonic Ring, Circa 1950
Vintage 3.31ct Carved Agate & 18k Gold Masonic Ring, Circa 1950

Vintage 3.31ct Carved Agate & 18k Gold Masonic Ring, Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

portion.' Albert Pike, 'Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Vintage Masonic 32nd Degree Ring Scottish Rite Diamond Fraternal Jewelry
Vintage Masonic 32nd Degree Ring Scottish Rite Diamond Fraternal Jewelry

Vintage Masonic 32nd Degree Ring Scottish Rite Diamond Fraternal Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage masonic 32nd degree Scottish Rite ring, crafted in 10 karat yellow gold

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

1911 Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Antique Cigar Band Ring
1911 Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Antique Cigar Band Ring

1911 Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scottish Rite Antique Cigar Band Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

" The phrase is used on the inside of all Scottish Rite Free Mason bands Stamped for 14 karat gold Circa

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 0.62ct Diamond Scottish Rite Eagle Ring 14k Gold Palladium Masonic Sz 9
Vintage 0.62ct Diamond Scottish Rite Eagle Ring 14k Gold Palladium Masonic Sz 9

Vintage 0.62ct Diamond Scottish Rite Eagle Ring 14k Gold Palladium Masonic Sz 9

Located in McLeansville, NC

Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamond - Carats - 0.62ct Cut - Round Brilliant Color - J - K Clarity - VS2 Material: Enamel Metal: 14k Yellow Gold, Palladium Weight: 12 Grams Sta...

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2010s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Palladium

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Masonic Ring 32nd Degree
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Masonic Ring 32nd Degree

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Masonic Ring 32nd Degree

Located in Great Neck, NY

band is rich with history dating it back to 1920. The Constitutions of the 32nd Degree Scottish Rite

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique OB Ostby Barton 10K Yellow Gold 0.82ctw Diamond Masonic Enamel Ring
Antique OB Ostby Barton 10K Yellow Gold 0.82ctw Diamond Masonic Enamel Ring

Antique OB Ostby Barton 10K Yellow Gold 0.82ctw Diamond Masonic Enamel Ring

Located in Sewickley, PA

-headed eagle emblem—symbolic of the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite Freemasonry. One side of the shank

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Vintage 1920s American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1970s Rose Gold and Enamel Freemasons' 'Square and Compass' Cufflinks
Vintage 1970s Rose Gold and Enamel Freemasons' 'Square and Compass' Cufflinks

Vintage 1970s Rose Gold and Enamel Freemasons' 'Square and Compass' Cufflinks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry'. Condition These impressive vintage masonic cufflinks are fine quality. The

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Vintage 1970s English Cufflinks

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique Gold Enamel Freemasons Square and Compass Cufflinks
Antique Gold Enamel Freemasons Square and Compass Cufflinks

Antique Gold Enamel Freemasons Square and Compass Cufflinks

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

portion.” Albert Pike, 'Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cufflinks

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

1914 Masonic Scottish Rite Enamel Gold Medal
1914 Masonic Scottish Rite Enamel Gold Medal

1914 Masonic Scottish Rite Enamel Gold Medal

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Masonic Scottish Rite 33rd degree commemorative enamel and gold medal dated 1914. The custom made

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Artisan Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Yellow Gold Shriners Scottish Rite Masonic Ring 10k Diamond Round .20ct
Yellow Gold Shriners Scottish Rite Masonic Ring 10k Diamond Round .20ct

Yellow Gold Shriners Scottish Rite Masonic Ring 10k Diamond Round .20ct

Located in Greensboro, NC

Scottish Rite Masonic Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone
Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone

Victorian 1890 Masonic Seal Fob Pendant In 14Kt Gold With Plain Bloodstone

Located in Miami, FL

Scottish rite, created in England during the Victorian era, back in the 1890. This is a fob-seal pendant

Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring
Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring

Victorian 2.66 Carat Agate and 18k Yellow Gold Masonic Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, sensual, and baser portion.' Albert Pike, 'Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of

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Antique 1890s Unknown Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Ruby and Enamel Gold Masonic Pendant / Watch Fob
Antique Diamond Ruby and Enamel Gold Masonic Pendant / Watch Fob

Antique Diamond Ruby and Enamel Gold Masonic Pendant / Watch Fob

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Freemasonry, also known as Scottish Rite Freemasonry. The reverse of this panel bears the logo of Shriners

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

33rd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ribbon Enamel Gold Medal
33rd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ribbon Enamel Gold Medal

33rd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic Ribbon Enamel Gold Medal

Located in Agoura Hills, CA

This 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Masonic medal features a double headed eagle in the center of a star

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Vintage Diamond 32° Master Mason Ring Scottish Rite in Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond 32° Master Mason Ring Scottish Rite in Yellow Gold

Vintage Diamond 32° Master Mason Ring Scottish Rite in Yellow Gold

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

member who has attained the 32° in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Features a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1920s Masonic Two Headed Eagle Pendant 18 Carat Yellow Gold

Located in Hamilton, AU

synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold with an enamel inlay of

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring
Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring

Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring

Located in Wimberley, TX

by the Scottish Rite. This ring is possibly a mourning ring for one of the highest of the orders

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant

Antique Victorian Era 1866 Commemorative Shield 12 Carat Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Hamilton, AU

synonymous with Scottish Rite Freemasonry. Crafted in 18 carat yellow and white gold with an enamel inlay of

Category

Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

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By Patek Philippe

Located in Long Beach, CA

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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Scottish Rite For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact scottish rite you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A scottish rite can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 8 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a scottish rite, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Scottish Rite?

Prices for a scottish rite can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $785 and can go as high as $3,850, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,250.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.