Shahi Rings

Shahi Rings — Jewels of the Royal Court
Rings have been part of Indian adornment for thousands of years, but during the Mughal era, beginning in the 16th century, they became particularly elaborate expressions of courtly luxury. Mughal craftsmen combined gold, precious stones, kundan setting and later intricate enameling to create richly ornamented pieces. 
Within the royal court, a ring could be far more than decoration. Jeweled thumb rings, originally designed to protect an archer’s hand, evolved into symbols of rank, power and closeness to the throne. By the reign of Emperor Jahangir, they were important status objects and can be seen in Mughal paintings worn or suspended from the sashes of emperors and nobles.