Master Mason Blue Lodge Collar – Dark Blue Velvet

Description

Master Mason Blue Lodge Collar – Dark Blue Velvet

Silver bullion thread catches Lodge room light in a way that machine stitching never replicates. On dark blue velvet, that contrast between the deep field and the hand-worked silver runs sharper than on any other base material a collar maker could choose. This Master Mason Blue Lodge Collar places hand embroidery with silver bullion threads directly onto dark blue high-quality velvet, and the result is a piece of officer wear that reads as senior rank from the moment the collar settles onto the shoulders.

The collar runs 4 inches wide across the full drape, cut as a single jointless piece. That construction detail matters for fit and appearance both. A single-piece collar lies flat against the body without the ridge or gap that a seamed collar develops at the join point after repeated wear. Four inches of dark blue velvet at that width creates the visual presence on the chest that Blue Lodge ceremony calls for, neither narrow enough to read as decorative trim nor wide enough to overwhelm the apron worn beneath it.

The border is finished with a half-inch metallic silver braid running the complete perimeter. That silver braid line ties directly to the hand embroidered Square and Compass at center, creating a collar where every metal element reads as part of one deliberate design rather than separate additions. The back carries a matching blue fine polyester fabric lining that sits smooth against clothing through a full Lodge meeting without bunching or pulling at the neckline.

A metal jewel hook is fitted at the back for jewel attachment. For Master Masons who wear their collar jewel at Lodge meetings, degree ceremonies, or installation of officers, the hook placement allows the jewel to hang at the correct position on the front without requiring a secondary pin or fastener that could damage the velvet surface.

Hand embroidery with silver bullion threads at this level of detail represents the standard that Lodge officers have maintained for ceremonial collar wear through generations of Blue Lodge tradition. Each stitch is placed by hand, which means the embroidered Square and Compass carries a depth and texture that flat machine work cannot produce. Under the lighting conditions of a Lodge room, that texture becomes visible from across the floor.

Dark blue velvet at this quality resists the surface flattening that lower-grade velvet develops after regular folding and storage, keeping the pile upright and the color consistent through years of ceremony use.

Q: Is this collar made from a single piece of velvet or is it joined at the back?

A: This collar is cut and constructed as a single jointless piece, which means it lies flat and even across the shoulders without a seam ridge at any point along the drape.

Q: What width is the silver braid border on this collar?

A: The metallic silver braid border runs half an inch wide along the full perimeter of the collar, finished to align with the hand embroidered silver bullion work at the center.

Q: Does this collar include a hook for attaching a Lodge jewel?

A: Yes. A metal jewel hook is fitted at the back of the collar specifically for jewel attachment, allowing the jewel to hang at correct ceremonial position on the front without additional hardware.

Product Features

Hand embroidered Square and Compass with silver bullion threads Each stitch is placed by hand onto dark blue velvet, producing a depth and texture in the embroidered centerpiece that reads clearly under Lodge room lighting from across the floor.

Single-piece 4-inch wide dark blue velvet construction Cut as one jointless piece at 4 inches of full velvet width, this collar lies flat against the body through complete ceremony wear without the ridge or gap that a seamed collar develops at the join.

Half-inch metallic silver braid border with blue polyester lining The silver braid runs the full perimeter at half an inch wide, and the back is finished with matching blue fine polyester fabric that sits smooth against clothing without bunching through extended Lodge sessions.

Specifications:

• Collar Type: Master Mason Collar
• Material: Dark Blue Velvet
• Embroidery: Hand Embroidered with Silver Bullion Threads
• Border: Metallic Silver Braid, 1/2 inch wide
• Width: 4 inches
• Lining: Blue Fine Polyester Fabric
• Jewel Hook: Metal, on back