During the time that I have been interested in Masonic Jewellery and Emblems I have had many enquiries from Masons and non-Masons as the correct wearing of jewellery and emblems. An example of the kind of question I would be asked is:

I have inherited a Masonic ring from my late uncle, would it be correct for me to wear it? I am not a member of The Craft myself.

In answering questions like this, I can only refer to my own instincts, common sense and what I have learnt from the senior Brethren in my own Lodge.

My answer would be:

I understand that you want to remember your late uncle by wearing his Past Masters Masonic ring. Think, if you will, what your Grandfather had to do to earn the right to wear that ring, years of study in order to go through the various degrees, finally attaining the Degree of a Master Mason, working in the Lodge as Inner Guard, Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden and then his year of office in the chair of King Solomon. It is no mean task. But there are other reasons. This ring tells other Masons, that the wearer has worked through and understands our way of life, our principles, beliefs and customs. So by all means keep the ring, take it out of its box, admire it, cherish it. But do not wear it unless you your self should one day earn the right to wear it as your Uncle did.