Ring

An ornament or a status symbol, sometimes used in sacred furnishings or as a charm.

Rings worn as jewellery

Gold nose rings, worn especially by women

These were often given by a suitor as a symbol of betrothal: Genesis 24:22, Genesis 24:30, Genesis 24:47; Proverbs 11:22; Isaiah 3:21; Ezekiel 16:12

The signet ring as a sign of authority

Genesis 41:42; Numbers 31:50; Esther 3:10, Esther 3:12, Esther 8:8; Daniel 6:17; Jeremiah 22:24; Haggai 2:23

Gold ear-rings, worn by men and women

Ear-rings were sometimes used as charms or amulets: Genesis 35:4; Exodus 32:2–3, Exodus 35:22; Judges 8:24–25

Rings as indications of wealth or status

Job 42:11; Hosea 2:13; Luke 15:22; James 2:2

Rings used in sacred furnishings

On the ark of the covenant

Exodus 25:12–15

On the table

Exodus 25:26–27

In the tabernacle

Exodus 26:24–29

On priestly garments

Exodus 28:23–24

For carrying altars

Exodus 27:4–7, Exodus 30:4, Exodus 37:27