Chastity Rings

[Strangler Lewis]

It can be both. We know what wedding rings and engagement rings look like and the finger they are generally worn on, so, yes, they are public symbols.

We also recognize other styles of rings, jewelry, etc. that are not related to marriage. Chastity rings probably fall within this category, at least to my untrained eye. The commitment they embody to the wearer would be entirely personal and private, much like the cilice worn by the albino in The DaVinci Code.