Double-Headed Eagle Masonic Ring — .925 Sterling Silver Scottish Rite
SKU: 3766
The double-headed eagle faces both directions — two heads on a single body, wings spread, a square and compasses on its chest, a sword gripped in its talons. This is the Scottish Rite double-headed eagle in .925 sterling silver, sized at 17mm x 22mm (approximately 0.65" x 0.85") with floral engravings filling the shank. Thirteen grams keeps it light enough for daily wear. The oxidized finish darkens every groove, pushing the eagle and floral details into sharp relief against bright silver high points.
Built For
If you're a Scottish Rite Mason looking for silver over gold — the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction's official 14th- and 33rd-degree rings are gold bands, but a custom 32° ring has no set metal. This one is solid sterling silver with oxidized contrast, which sits easily next to a steel watch, silver bracelets and casual wear. The metal choice is yours.
If the floral shank detail matters to you — the shank isn't plain. Floral engravings run along both sides of the band, filling the space between the eagle face and the back of the ring. The flowers and scrollwork are carved in low relief with oxidized grooves, adding ornamental detail that gives the ring a vintage, lodge-ring character.
If lightweight rings are your preference — at 13 grams, this is among the lightest eagle rings in the collection. The compact face and slim shank keep the mass down without sacrificing detail. At this weight it's easy to forget the ring is there during desk work, typing or driving.
The Honest Take
The double-headed eagle is densely detailed for its size. The two heads face opposite directions, with individual feathers visible on the body and wings, and a small square and compasses sits at the center of the chest. The sword in the talons is a straight blade with a crossguard — small but identifiable. All of that fits on a 17 x 22 mm face, so the eagle's outline is what people notice first; the square and compasses is a close-up detail.
The floral engravings on the shank transition smoothly from the eagle wings into scrollwork patterns. The design feels continuous — the eagle and the flora share the same visual language of curves and relief. Under a desk lamp, the oxidized grooves create a lace-like pattern on the shanks that contrasts with the more structured eagle motif on the face.
Heads up: At 13 grams, this is a light ring. If you're used to heavier jewelry (20g+), this might feel insubstantial at first. The detail is there — the ring just doesn't announce itself through weight. The brass version is listed at the same 13 grams and the same face size, so switching metals changes the color, not the heft.
The oxidized finish is heavy on this ring — most of the surface reads dark, with only the highest relief points (beak tips, wing edges, floral peaks) showing bright silver. This gives the ring an antique quality, like something pulled from a lodge display case. Daily wear gradually brightens the most-touched areas while the protected recesses stay dark.
Under the Hood
Before You Buy
Q: What does the double-headed eagle represent in Scottish Rite?
The double-headed eagle is the emblem of Scottish Rite Freemasonry itself, not of one degree. Custom rings like this one commemorate the 32nd degree, called Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret in the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction and Master of the Royal Secret in the Southern. The 33rd is conferred by a Supreme Council and cannot be petitioned for.
Q: Is there a brass version of this ring?
Yes — the brass version has the same design, same dimensions, same 13 grams. The difference is material — brass gives a warmer, golden tone with a different aging character. Brass develops a green-brown patina over time. Silver develops a dark gray tarnish. The polishing cloth that ships with every jewelry order works on both.
Q: Do I need to be a Mason to wear this?
Anyone can buy and wear it — there's no fraternal requirement for owning the design. Wearing it doesn't confer a degree, though: the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction describes custom 32° rings as how some Brothers commemorate being 32nd-degree Masons. If you collect Masonic history rather than belong to the Rite, just don't present it as a degree you hold.
At a Glance
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