engagement ring

Definitions

1. A ring given to one's fiancé(e) or intended spouse, symbolizing a formal pledge of matrimony and commonly consisting of a gold band adorned with one or more diamonds or other precious gemstones.
2. Any ring resembling one traditionally presented as a pledge of marriage.
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Examples

“Then, aroused to the sense⟳ of what was proper among mortals circumstanced as we were, I pointed out to Kitty that an engagement-ring was the outward and visible sign⟳ of her dignity as an engaged girl; and that she must forthwith come⟳ to Hamilton's to be measured for one.”

“After about five minutes we dug up an old engagement ring⟳.”

“Wednesday: I found an engagement ring⟳ on the beach this morning, beautiful little thing, a diamond the shape⟳ of a teardrop and two clusters of tiny sapphires on either side.”

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