Victorian Masonic Orb Fob buttons inky blue natural sapphire

inky blue natural sapphire

9ct gold (English import marks from 1990)

although note resizing will affect the engraving on the band

emerald cut

Some light wear consistent with age - see images

Victorian Masonic Orb Fob buttons inky blue natural sapphireAntique masonic ball (aka orb or cross) pendant dating from the latter half of the 19th century. These remarkable little oddities come in the form of a sphere with four hinged 'arms' at the top that hold it all together. When removed, the cleverly hinged ball opens out into a cross shape, with six pyramids pointing upwards. Each of the pyramids' faces is then carved with a different masonic symbol: the classic Square and Compass, a skull and