In biblical times, rings were symbols of authority, wealth, and status, often serving as seals or signets. The book of Genesis records how Pharaoh gave Joseph a ring as a symbol of his elevated position, while in Luke, a father places a ring on his prodigal son's finger to signify his restored status. The prophets also reference rings, as in Haggai and Jeremiah, where they are used to signify God's covenant and promise. Additionally, Isaiah mentions rings as part of the lavish adornment of the daughters of Zion, highlighting the excesses of a wealthy society.
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But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet.
On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.”
Then Pharaoh removed the signet ring from his finger, put it on Joseph’s finger, clothed him in garments of fine linen, and placed a gold chain around his neck.
“As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off.
I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head.
And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels.