Benjamin Jay Willson
Registered User
It seems a little silly to wear the compass points inwards to remind your self your a freemason, or to remind yourself of your obligation (1, are you really that forgetful 2, no matter which way it is, if it reminds you of something it will remind you both ways) so if there was a correct way i believe it to be outwards or compass points away (1, as it is as effective at reminding you of what you seem to need reminding of no matter which way it points and as it is an outward display of your membership (it doesn't just become invisible to others because you face it towards yourself) then why not wear it in such a manner as to display it best to an onlooker and to provoke questions (if your not open to it why you wearing it) 2, as rings of such where originally seals of authenticity or signet rings, and as a general rule S&C on buildings need to be facing downwards then the only way to wear it properly and use it as a wax seal and make said seal face towards the bottom of the page, or downwards is to place the ring with compass points outwards, whilst you may not have a wax seal ring or ever intend to use it as such in the pursuit of answer as to the correct way to wear a masonic ring one can only draw upon symbolism, this symbolising the past when they where necessarily used as seals.
Now as to the correct finger and hand, there are 2 options. Option 1 is simply to wear it on your right hand ring finger where class rings or fraternity rings should go. Option 2 the alternative is to wear it on your pinky finger on your non-dominant hand where signet rings should go which also keeps it out of the way.
And lastly as to the style of ring, its a matter of choice. I have a flip ring, one side has my initialed monogram and the other a S&C on a blue background. I originally wore this ring on my right hand ring finger until i had the flip reverse side engraved and i wear it on my left hand (non-dominant) pinky.
And lastly material, if you have the budget and nice elegant gold ring is perfect for special occasions but for everyday wear a sterling silver ring is more durable.
So in essence i wear mine on my non-dominant (left for me) hand on the pinky as it is also a signet. I also do this to keep it out of the way. I would wear it left and right pinky or right ring finger and all would be appropriate. Mine is sterling silver. Also compass points outward as i believe this to be the correct method of wearing a masonic ring.
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Now as to the correct finger and hand, there are 2 options. Option 1 is simply to wear it on your right hand ring finger where class rings or fraternity rings should go. Option 2 the alternative is to wear it on your pinky finger on your non-dominant hand where signet rings should go which also keeps it out of the way.
And lastly as to the style of ring, its a matter of choice. I have a flip ring, one side has my initialed monogram and the other a S&C on a blue background. I originally wore this ring on my right hand ring finger until i had the flip reverse side engraved and i wear it on my left hand (non-dominant) pinky.
And lastly material, if you have the budget and nice elegant gold ring is perfect for special occasions but for everyday wear a sterling silver ring is more durable.
So in essence i wear mine on my non-dominant (left for me) hand on the pinky as it is also a signet. I also do this to keep it out of the way. I would wear it left and right pinky or right ring finger and all would be appropriate. Mine is sterling silver. Also compass points outward as i believe this to be the correct method of wearing a masonic ring.
S&F