Central to the ritual of the 14°, Perfect Elu, is the presentation of a ring, worn by Scottish Rite Masons from the 14° through the 32°. It is a plain gold band with an equilateral triangular plate enclosing the Hebrew letter yud, the initial letter of Yahweh – the Tetragrammaton – the ineffable name of God. Engraved on the inside is the Latin motto, “Virtus Junxit Mors Non Separabit” (Whom virtue unites, death will not separate). “The circular shape of the ring symbolizes unending commitment and loyalty, just as it does in a marriage. The triangular plate and the letter signify that the commitment is to the Deity.”.
14th DEGREE RING
33rd DEGREE RING
Possibly the most recognized (and certainly misunderstood) Masonic honor is the Thirty-Third Degree of the Scottish Rite. The ring is a triple band of gold, either plain or with a triangular plate of gold enclosing the numerals 33°
