Antique Masonic Orb paste gemstone one stud is missing and

one stud is missing and there are a few spots of rust - please see images

English hallmarks date the ring to the late 1960s

along with French import marks to the outer band (post-1926)

London hallmarks date it to the year 1971

tested as sterling silver (9ct gold ear wires)

Antique Masonic Orb paste gemstone one stud is missing andAntique 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