Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar – Blue Velvet Gold Plated Jewels

Description

Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar – Blue Velvet Gold Plated Jewels

Past Master Blue Lodge Chain Collar is constructed on a blue velvet backing that forms the foundation for the full chain and jewel assembly. Velvet carries a soft, dense pile that sits against the shoulders and chest without stiffness, allowing the collar to drape naturally across the neckline during formal Blue Lodge ceremony. The blue ground provides a consistent color foundation that holds the gold plated jewel chain in clear contrast across the full collar run.

Gold plated jewels are mounted at regular intervals around the full collar length. From the image, each jewel unit consists of a square gold plated frame carrying a Masonic symbol at its center, with the frames linked together by gold chain sections running between each jewel position. The square frames sit flush against the blue velvet backing, with the chain links running in consistent catenary curves between each mounted jewel across the full collar arc from shoulder to shoulder.

The jewel symbols visible from the image include the Square and Compass and additional Masonic officer emblems worked into the individual gold frames. Each frame carries its symbol with clear definition, and the consistent spacing between jewel units gives the collar a regular, formal rhythm when worn. Circular gold connector pieces appear at the upper collar points and at regular intervals between the square jewel frames, adding variation to the chain pattern without disrupting the consistent visual tempo.

A preventer chain connects the two front ends of the collar at the chest. From the image, a fine gold chain runs between the two lower collar ends, preventing the collar from separating at the front during movement. The preventer chain hangs at a consistent curve below the collar front, visible as a secondary gold line against the officer dress beneath it. This practical construction detail keeps the collar in correct position throughout the full ceremony without the wearer needing to adjust the front opening.

Blue velvet backing holds its pile depth across repeated handling and storage between Lodge meetings. The fiber structure of velvet retains its surface finish with careful storage, so the collar presents with the same depth of color whether worn monthly or for special Past Master occasions. Gold plating on the jewel frames and chain links resists the surface tarnishing that unplated metal develops across repeated ceremony use, maintaining the contrast between the gold chain assembly and the blue velvet ground.

The collar drapes across the shoulders and chest in a continuous arc, with the weight of the gold jewel chain distributed evenly across the blue velvet backing. That even weight distribution keeps the collar sitting flat against the body without pulling toward one side during movement. For a Past Master wearing this collar during Blue Lodge formal occasions, the consistent jewel spacing and the preventer chain together hold the presentation stable from the moment the collar is placed until the ceremony closes.

The blue velvet pile at the backing edge holds its shape at the outer rim without fraying across repeated removal and storage, keeping the collar border defined and clean at every wearing.

Product Features

Blue Velvet Backing

Dense pile blue velvet forms the full collar backing, draping naturally across the shoulders and chest without stiffness while providing a rich color ground that holds the gold jewel chain in sharp contrast.

Gold Plated Square Jewel Frames

Square gold plated frames carrying Masonic symbols mount at regular intervals around the full collar length, sitting flush against the blue velvet with consistent spacing that gives the collar a formal, even visual rhythm.

Gold Chain Links Between Jewels

Gold chain sections run in consistent curves between each square jewel frame across the full collar arc, with circular gold connector pieces at intervals adding variation to the chain pattern.

Preventer Chain at Collar Front

A fine gold preventer chain connects the two lower collar ends at the chest, keeping the collar in correct position during movement and holding the front opening consistent throughout the full ceremony.

Even Weight Distribution

The gold jewel chain weight distributes evenly across the blue velvet backing along the full collar arc, keeping the collar flat against the body without pulling toward one side during formal officer wear.

Specifications

• Backing: Blue Velvet
• Jewels: Gold Plated
• Chain: Gold Plated with Preventer Chain
• Additional: Includes Preventer Chain

FAQ

Q: What is the backing material on this chain collar?

A: The collar is backed with blue velvet, which carries a dense pile that drapes naturally across the shoulders and chest without stiffness during formal Blue Lodge ceremony wear.

Q: What does the jewel chain look like on this collar?

A: Square gold plated frames carrying Masonic symbols mount at regular intervals around the full collar, linked by gold chain sections with circular gold connector pieces at intervals across the full arc.

Q: What is the preventer chain for?

A: The preventer chain is a fine gold chain connecting the two lower collar ends at the chest, keeping the collar front from separating during movement throughout the full Lodge ceremony.

Q: Which rank is this collar designed for?

A: This collar is designed for Past Masters of the Blue Lodge, carrying the Masonic jewel symbols and gold chain construction that identify formal Past Master officer wear during Lodge ceremony.

Q: How should this collar be stored to maintain its condition?

A: Store the collar flat or on a collar form in a dry environment to preserve the blue velvet pile depth and prevent the gold plated chain links from developing surface wear between Lodge meetings.