Vintage Masonic Ball lapis and the sun transits this

and the sun transits this sign from the 23rd of September to the 23rd of October

the effect whereby a hazy blue glow appears within the stone as it moves in the light

The emblem comprises two crossed Vickers machine guns (

ancient symbol usually used to represent the moon but not necessarily a particular lunar phase

features geometric stepped curves above and below the row of stones

Vintage Masonic Ball lapis and the sun transits this1950s masonic ball (or orb) pendant crafted in solid 9ct gold. These remarkable little oddities come in the form of a sphere with four armed 'cage' at the top, holding them together, that when removed allows it to open out into a cross shape, with six pyramids pointed upwards. Each of the pyramids' faces are then carved with a different masonic symbol, with each symbol representing one of the core values of Freemasonry; such as truth, integrity,