Gimli and the Ring: SPOILERS!

Frodo showing the Ring was'nt nessicary but it was'nt unessicary, there could be more people there then we think.We are all ready aquainted with the Ring but what about those who have no idea what the Ring is? I dont think we get many glimpses of the Ring before Rivendell, so why not let us get aquainted with the Ring at Rivendell where they decide who will bear the Ring and who will go with the Ringbearer, I think it's the most logical but then I have'nt seen the trailer... yet so I would'nt know I'm just making a guess.
Sam