2B, I would apologize for bringing this ring thing up at the unfortunate time and offer support to H with dealing of his friend’s death. I’m sure he would be glad to accept that. But, that’s me. I had similar episode with H before BD, when I confronted him about the testing with a woman I didn't know and it was at the same time when he learnt about hid Dad’a passing. It was over the text. When he told me about his Dad, I quickly and sincerely apologized and he was actually relieved and accepted the apology. He needed my support at that time.
I would not back off on the ring though, just apologize for the timing of this.
M:50 H:52 S28 (my S from previous marriage) M:17 + 3 BD: 06/12 S: 06/12 - H works in another state