Cryptic crossword clue
Natural gemstones not right for rings 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word PEALS

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The straight part
We know that "rings" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case rings = peals.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PEALS mean?

PEALS noun
  1. A loud sound, or a succession of loud sounds, as of bells, thunder, cannon, shouts, laughter, of a multitude, etc.
  2. A set of bells tuned to each other according to the diatonic scale.
  3. The changes rung on a set of bells.
PEALS verb
  1. To sound with a peal or peals.
  2. To utter or sound loudly.
  3. To assail with noise.
  4. To resound; to echo.
  5. To pour out.
  6. To appeal.
PEALS noun
  1. A small salmon; a grilse; a sewin.

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