ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR (masonic) reverse carved & painted intaglio pendant

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About theOrder of the Eastern Star What It Is: The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world to which both women and men may belong. Worldwide, there are over 500,000 members under the General Grand ChapterEastern Star is a social order comprised of persons with spiritual values, but it is not a religion. Its appeal rests in the true beauty of the refreshing and character-building lessons that are so sincerely portrayed in its ritualistic work. A deep fraternal bond exists between its members. It is the wholesome relationship of sisterly and brotherly love brought about through high principles exemplified in our lives which makes us near and dear to each other.While this is an Order composed of people of deep spiritual convictions, it is open to all faiths, except no faith. For your consideration is a stunning vintage cabachon, a West German reverse carved and hand painted, Eastern Star pendant. This is a reverse carved and painted intaglio featuring a very detailed and coloful emblem of the OES. The cabachon used in this pendant is over 50 years old. It is a reverse carved and reverse painted intaglio and is a 13mm round glass cabachon. It is mounted on a gold colored rolled edge brass bezel and has a hanging loop, ready to put on your favorite chain and wear. It is in great condition, very detailed painting and the covering glass is pristine. This pendant is very stricking and displays excellent workmanship, the kind not seen anymore. Each one has been individually and tediously hand painted. These are truly beautiful and are quite a conversation piece when worn. The colors in this piece are great! It is a great piece, something vintage and unusual, and something you don't see much of anymore. All of the vintage cabachons are extremely rare, but this one is really unusual, and very colorful with the red, white and blue compass pattern. These cabochons were sometimes called intaglios, rosettes, reverse crystals or "Cabs". They date back to the 1940's and 1950's (maybe even the 30's!) and are extremely rare and highly collectible. These "cabs" or cabochons contain intaglio images or scenes. Each piece was hand painted into a reverse carved image. These amazing pieces of art were first manufactured during the Victorian era. Because they are so tiny and intricate it is difficult to manufacture them today. Current high manufacturing costs make producing these crystals cost prohibitive. As a result, these crystals have become sought after rarities and collectors items. Anything available now has surviv ed over the years and is not a new item. I am happy to combine shipping for up to 7 days, and I can usually ship 3 or 4 items for the original shipping charge. The Post Office now charges $1.95 for postage per a 1 ounce package, and the cost of my bubble envelope is 50 cents. Then the cost of wrapping supplies, paper, more bubble wrap, tape, printer ink, etc. really adds up. This packaging is necessary to make sure these glass pieces arrive in one piece and undamaged. My wrapping has evolved over the years, as the Post Office pays no attention to a package marked fragile! This does not include any money for my time, or the price of gas to and from the Post Office. Also, what no one is aware of...ebay/paypal now takes 9% of the shipping fees right off of the top as part of their fees...that's 27 cents, so I'm down to $2.73 for shipping by the time I get my money. Hope this helps you understand the cost of shipping and handling. read more

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