Antique Masonic Ball Pendant ancient the cap became associated with

the cap became associated with liberty and freedom

A charming

It's crafted around a triangular mabé pearl with three nicotiana flower drops that dangle beneath leafy branches

It features a large square-cut amethyst with a gorgeous lavender hue in a 4 pronged setting

light surface wear to the stones

Antique Masonic Ball Pendant ancient the cap became associated withA good quality and larger than usual antique masonic ball (or orb, or cross) pendant dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. These remarkable oddities come in the form of a sphere with four hinged 'arms' at the top that hold it closed. When removed, the cleverly hinged ball opens out into a cross shape, with six pyramids pointing upwards. Each of the pyramial faces is then carved with a different masonic symbol: the classic Square & Compass, a