This page is dedicated to the Masonic Jewels worn by Members of the Lodge, Past and Present, and hopefully will be of interest to Jewel collectors world wide.
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This is the most recent Jewel issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland  and is worn on the Masters Collar and also by some of the Brethen in the Lodge. It was issued in the year 2000 to commemorate the 275th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. It depicts the 1st Earl of Rosse the Grand master in 1725. This is the bronze version, a silver version is also available. The ribbon (of course) is the cross of St. Patrick.
From the newest to the oldest. This is the Past Masters Jewel Presented to Wor. Bro. Thomas Adams in 1910. It is interesting to note that the ribbon is 1 1/2" wide and not the standard 1 1/4" as it is today.
This Jewel was issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1987 to commemorate the centenary of the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Annunity Fund. 1887 - 1987. The inscription reads "VICTORIA D.G. FID. DEF." The cost of the Jewel was a donation of a least £50 to the Fund. This is also worn on the Masters collar.
A Jewel donated to the Lodge by the widow of Wor. Bro. T. George Neville (18 degree). George was Worshipful Master of Cairncastle in 1965 and Provincial Grand Lodge Sword Bearer in 1992. He was a founder member of the Antrim Lodge of Installed Masters No.218.
A 50 year Jewel issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland to the late Wor. Bro. John McCoubrey. Worshipful Master of Cairncastle 1962. The simple inscription on the reverse
"JOHN McCOUBREY JUNE 1949-1999"
A very unusual PM Jewel issued to Bro. Robert Crawford in 1932. Unusual, because the Lodge name is in enamel and the Masters name is inscribed on the front instead of the reverse. Again the ribbon is 1 1/2" wide.
"Past Masters' Jewels -- The question of permission to wear Past Masters' Jewels of gold was considered by Grand Lodge on 6th June 1918, when it was decided that such a practice was not in accordance with Grand Lodge Regulations as to Jewels of Office."
"Past Masters -- The Square and Compasses, enclosing the letter G. The Past Master's Jewel may be worn from a sky-blue ribbon or cord around the neck."
MARK MASTER MASON
This may be the oldest Jewel associated with the Lodge. It is hand made and could be the origional collar Jewel worn by the Past Master in 1809 (Silver?). Further research is necessary!!!!
Past Very Worshipful Master's Jewel from Glenarm Lodge of M.M.M. No. 45. Supplied by Wor. Bro. Thomas Hunter, Past Sec. of Cairncastle. This Jewel originally belonged to Right Wor. Bro. Campbell Tweed, V.W.M. of Glenarm in 1970.
ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER
COUNCIL of KNIGHT MASONS
Thanks again to Wor. Bro. Tommy P.K. 1995
The first Jewel must be worn at all times in open Council and is part of the regalia. The second is the 50th anniversary Jewel for Latharna Council No. 59 issued on 25th April 2003. Both belonging to Wor. Bro. W.K. Houston. The third is a Past Excellent Chief's Jewel belonging to Ex. Sir Knight Tommy Hunter, Latharna Council No.59.
If any Brother visiting this page has a Jewel issued under the Irish Constitution in their possession (other than PM & 50yr), It would be much appreciated if they could e-mail a picture & brief description to me, for inclusion on the 'Irish Jewels' page (Link on the right).
'Irish Jewels'
St. Johns Masonic Lodge
No 788 Cairncastle.
(Province of Antrim)
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Bi-centennial Jewel (to be issued in 2007)
To mark the occasion of our 200th anniversary, the bi-centennial committee has comissioned a Jewel, with the kind permission of the Most Worshipful the Grand Lodge of Ireland.
This limited edition of 200, depicts an enameled picture of the original Masonic Hall at Cairncastle. Each Jewel is numbered on the reverse and the lowest number will be offered to the longest serving member and so on.
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