Ecclesiastical ring the new pope. The pope's ring is not to be confused with the papal seal, which is what the pope uses to seal documents. The Fisherman's Ring is no longer used to seal anything. Except Pope Benedict XVI, who chose to wear his at all times, the ring had not been seen being publicly worn by a pope since the papacy of Pope Pius XII, who refrained from wearing it once his election ceremonies had been concluded. A collection of rings belonging to the popes of the past is exhibited in a glass case in a room within the papal
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