Why Diamonds in Master Masons Rings

While every Mason can tell you that Diamonds are often found in MM rings almost none can explain why. The answer. LIGHT.

Here we will briefly discuss the interaction  between diamonds , Masons and Light.

Diamonds come from an area of the earths interior that is subject to incredible heat and pressure. it takes about 50 million years for them to be formed into the brilliant gems we see in the windows of fine jewelry stores. What makes them so attractive is their sparkle and flash. Their interaction with light.

The beauty and glory of men and diamonds are judged on two factors . First is their reflection of light. The second factor is what you do not see. Lack of flaws and imperfections adds value to both.
As Masons we strive to be transmitters of the light of the Creator of the Universe while constantly attempting to rid ourselves of imperfections. Removing the rough edges and imperfections of the Rough stone allows it to be used in the construction of that  House Unseen.

Diamonds andMM are judged on their Color , Cut , Clarity , and Carat weight.

Color is how well a diamond or a Mason allows Light to enter and then transmit to the observer. unseen  impurities change the transmission from brilliant transparant purity to slightly greyish all the way to a degraded opaque black.

Cut . think of the diamond and the man. as a house of mirrors. Using exacting Geometry the Master cuts and shapes so that every aspect (facet)  of his creation reflects off every other aspect to cause light to reflect off every surface inside the stone before being transmitted to the observer. As Speculative Masons we allow and assist the Master to form us into perfect reflections of His Light.

Clarity in a stone refers to imperfections that can be seen.A stone with no visible imperfections is very valuable and rare. Some small some large all directly affect value. Impurities that are on or near the surface for the most part are less serious than those deeper in the man or diamond.Why? Defects deeper in a diamond (or a Mason) will reflect many times off the different mirror like surfaces. One flaw in the right spot can reflect dozens or hundreds of times distracting the viewer from the Light. At times the number of reflections is so great it changes the color of the Light.

Carat weight. really depends on many factors. Let it suffice to say the bigger perfect stone the more light it can transmit. Having said that understand that the quality of pure unobstructed Light is the same in a 1 carat as it is in a10 carat. The likes of  Manly  P Hall and Albert Pike through their prolific published works maybe 10 carats but they are no more brilliant than the white apron brother are. Size does nothing to enhance pure brilliant color.

Until we meet again may the Light of the Creator shine through you. May you assist the Master to use His Geometry to shape every facet of your life a and allow Him to diminish your defects. Finally continue to grow to the Weight the Master decides so that you can become a perfect transmitter of His Perfect Light.