The Aleatory Fine Rings

Beautifully Designed Rings

Here are Todays Fantastic Gold Masonic Deals

More Great Information on Gold Masonic:

Brassy, tassled electric candle fixture (Boing Boing)

Art Donovan writes, "I've created a current collection of illuminated designs
that take cues from just about every global, antique influence I can find. My
latest work, 'The Most Excellent Rumi Redux' stretches my sources just about
as far as I've gone yet."

We've featured a lot of Art's excellent work before.

> Mr. Donovan’s newest design, “Rumi Redux”, uses influences from the 13th
century Persian poet, Rumi. The imagery (and Arabic calligraphy) is inspired
by the famous 12th century Persian scientist, al Jazari. The crown art is
entirely hand painted in gouache and gold leaf with translucent dyes used for
the back-lit elements.

>

> The back-lit, glowing “Eye” is inspired by an early 19th century painting
from an English masonic lodge. The comet is reproduced accurately from the
16th century German, “Wunderzeichenbuch” (The Book of Miracles). The Persian
elephant is reproduced from an early illuminated text and the crescent moon is
2" thick, frosted convex lens- which is then back-lit and rear painted in deep
red to evoke earth shine. The solid mahogany base is painted in pale matte
gray with hand made brass and silk tassels.

"The Most Excellent Rumi Redux" (_Thanks, Art!_)

Boing Boing

Can a ring with enamel be resized?

I've found a heavy gold Masonic ring (have not bought it yet) $150, would cost over $300 new. It needs to be enlarged at least two sizes, problem is it has enamel work on the sides. Has anyone had experience getting an enameled ring resized?

I'm less concerned with the cost than with the damage- it's too good looking a ring to ruin.
It's a 32nd Degree, the Rose Croix is on one side, 14th Degree Yod on the other. (fairly typical)

Yes - the sizing is usually done from the bottom portion, and a good jeweler should have no problems working around the enameled portion - especially since it's being enlarged.

I would double-check with the jeweler to be sure they feel comfortable doing the work, but it's something a craftsman should be able to handle.

Resizing a plated ring is another matter... usually best left alone (unless it can be mildly warmed and stretched (about 1 size)), since the metal underneath (usually jeweler's brass) will show and the plating becomes compromised.

Best of luck, Brother.

Tags: gold masonic pendant, gold masonic rings, gold masonic rings for sale, gold masonic signet rings, gold masonic watch fob

This entry was posted on Sunday, March 28th, 2010 at 3:33 pm and is filed under Fine Rings. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.