Question

What is meant by 'a hoop of gold' and 'a paltry ring'

Answer 1

About a hoop of gold, a paltry ring
That she did give me, whose posy was
For all the world like cutler's poetry
Upon a knife, 'Love me, and leave me not.'

Answer 2

A hoop of gold is a type of earring and paltry ring is a type of ring which women's are used to wear.