Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar – Blue Backing with Silver Rhinestones

Description

Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar – Blue Backing with Silver Rhinestones

Silver rhinestones set against blue velvet catch light in a way that plain chain link collars do not. Each stone picks up the ambient lighting of the Lodge room independently, which means the full collar presents as a line of individual light points rather than a single reflective surface. At a Blue Lodge installation ceremony, when the incoming Past Master receives this collar as part of the formal transfer of office, that effect reads across the full chapter room from the moment the piece is placed on his shoulders.

Blue velvet backing on a chain collar of this construction does more than provide color contrast. The pile surface holds the silver plated jewels and rhinestone elements in their correct positions across the full collar length without the shifting that flat fabric backing allows. A collar that moves and repositions itself during the ceremony forces the wearer to make adjustments that draw attention away from the ritual work. The blue velvet here keeps every element sitting where it was placed from the opening of the Lodge to the closing.

Silver plated jewels across the collar links present the Square and Compass and associated Blue Lodge emblems in the tone that Past Master regalia within this degree tradition carries. Silver in Blue Lodge officer wear at the Past Master level reads as the mark of accumulated service, distinct from the gold that appears on active officer collars in many jurisdictions. The combination of silver plate and rhinestone setting gives this collar a formal presentation that honors the office it represents without overstating it.

The preventer chain included with this collar serves a practical ceremonial function. During procession and degree work, a chain collar without a preventer can shift forward when the wearer bends or turns, disrupting the front presentation at exactly the moments when the officer’s appearance is most visible to the assembled Lodge. The preventer chain holds the collar in its correct position across the chest through the full range of movement that Lodge ceremony demands, keeping the silver rhinestone line level and the emblems centered throughout the meeting.

Blue soft velvet backing, silver rhinestone setting, silver plated jewels, and a preventer chain are construction choices that reflect the weight of the Past Master office within the Blue Lodge degree tradition. A Mason who has served in the East and carries the Past Master rank wears this collar at formal Lodge occasions as a statement of that service.

For the officer the Lodge trusts to carry the history of the chair forward, this collar presents the rank correctly from every position in the room.

Rank Carried with Dignity – Finish to Match

FAQ

Q: What backing material does this Past Master chain collar use?

A: The collar features blue soft velvet backing that holds the silver plated jewels and rhinestone elements in correct position through active Lodge ceremony wear without shifting.

Q: Does this collar include a preventer chain?

A: Yes. A preventer chain is included to keep the collar sitting level and centered across the chest through the full range of movement during Blue Lodge ceremony work.

Q: What finish do the collar jewels carry?

A: The collar jewels are silver plated with rhinestone setting, presenting the Past Master rank in the silver tone register associated with this level of Blue Lodge officer wear.

Q: Is this collar suitable for formal Blue Lodge installation ceremonies?

A: Yes. This chain collar is designed specifically for Past Master wear at Blue Lodge installations, stated meetings, and formal degree occasions.

Product Features

Silver rhinestones set in blue velvet backing

Individual rhinestones pick up Lodge room lighting independently across the full collar length, presenting as a line of light points that reads across the chapter room at installation and formal degree occasions.

Silver plated jewels with Blue Lodge emblems

Square and Compass and associated Blue Lodge emblems carried in silver plate across the collar links, presenting the Past Master rank in the tone register that this level of Blue Lodge officer wear demands.

Blue soft velvet backing for stable element positioning

Pile surface holds silver plated jewels and rhinestone elements in correct position across the full collar length without shifting during Lodge ceremony movement or procession.

Preventer chain included

Keeps the collar sitting level and centered across the chest through bending, turning, and full ceremony movement without disrupting the silver rhinestone front presentation.

Specifications

• Color: Blue backing with silver rhinestones
• Finish: Silver plated jewels
• Backing: Blue soft velvet
• Includes: Preventer chain
• Quality: Excellent quality construction