a ring belonging to the king; a royal ring.

A pontiff's ring; (also) a ring or other piece of jewellery resembling this. Now historical and rare.

a ring consisting of a plain band; (also) a finger-ring encircled with stones in a cut-down setting.

A finger ring decorated with an image of a skull. Cf. death's head ring at compounds 1. Obsolete.

The act of reminding a person or putting a person in mind of a thing. Cf. book of remembrance n. at phrases 2. Obsolete.

one of the rings which a newly appointed serjeant-at-law was required by custom to present to various persons of high rank or official position.

(see quot.).

A precious stone, usually a diamond, set by itself. Also elliptical, a solitaire ring.

a ring set with a row of different stones whose initial letters spell the word ‘regard’ (namely, ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamond)…

Chiefly Roman History. A ring worn on the finger or (sometimes) a chain, incorporating a small key which is either fixed in place or can be moved…

An ornamental ring worn around the torso.

a ring with a miniature portrait set in it.

a finger-ring bearing an image of a tower.

a ring constructed to be sounded as a whistle.

A ring set with a pointed oval gem or cluster of gems. Also more fully marquise ring.

any of several styles of ring: esp. (a) a traditional Thai ring with nine different gems set in a circle; (b) a ring with a single large stone…

an eye-catching dress ring, typically having an elaborate setting of a vertical design with several gemstones, suitable for wearing when dining out…

a ring with a cluster of stones.

(see quots.).