Ring of the Fisherman Ring of the Fisherman The Ring of the Fisherman (Latin: "Annulus Piscatoris"; Italian: "Anello Piscatorio"), also known as the Piscatory Ring, is an official part of the regalia worn by the Pope, who is head of the Catholic Church and successor of Saint Peter who was a fisherman by trade. It used to feature a bas-relief of Peter fishing from a boat, a symbolism derived from the tradition that the apostles were "fishers of men" (Mark 1:17). The Fisherman's Ring is a signet used until 1842 to seal official documents signed by the Pope. A letter written by Pope Clement
Dearest ring Dearest ring A dearest ring is a Victorian style romantic ring with seven different types of gemstone. The term "dearest" is an acronym, encompassing the different types of stone on the ring. These are: Similarly the Victorian lettering of rings is seen in the form of "Regard" (Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond) and less commonly, as "Adore" (Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald). Traditionally these rings though seen as romantic and tokens of ones love, were not given as engagement rings. In terms of design the most common forms are either as a straight line with stones arranged to