Skull Rings for Men and Women

Skull rings made by hand in our own workshop at 210 Upper Street, Islington, where we have made skull jewellery since we opened in 1995. Most jewellers have pieces made overseas; we make ours here, in solid silver and gold, with stones in the eyes if you want them. Classic, gothic, enduring: a skull ring is a memento mori, a reminder that life is short, so live it well. Start with who the ring is for, or with the question you came with.

The fast path

Most bought skull rings

Not sure where to begin? Start here, with the six skull rings we sold most, in the shop and online.

Ranked by rings sold online and in the shop, January 2025 to September 2026

Budget

Ghost Skull Enamelled Signet Ring in Sterling Silver - Main View

Ring Ghost Skull Enamelled Signet Ringfrom £1,150 A skull glowing under black, blue or red enamel

A close up of a smiling skull ring in silver

Ring Smiling Skull Ringfrom £515 Made in our workshop for over 25 years

Ring Carved Skull Ringfrom £625 Carved planes, a nod to modernism

Large Carved Skull Ring in Sterling Silver

Ring Large Carved Skull Ringfrom £675 The Carved Skull, larger; silver only

Skull Tattoo Ring SE x Joshua Kane - Image 1

Ring Skull Tattoo Ring SE x Joshua Kanefrom £625 Made with the tailor Joshua Kane

A side view of a large skull ring with anatomical detail.

Ring Large Skull Ringfrom £685 Our classic skull at its boldest

A jeweller at the bench in our London workshop

Not sure which to choose?

Read our skull ring buying guide

What a skull ring means, which size and which metal: everything we tell people in the shop about skull rings, written down. Every piece on this page is made in our own London workshop.

Read the buying guide

All Skull Rings

14 pieces

Our signature Skull collection includes skull rings in 100% recycled precious metals, including sterling silver, gold and platinum. Skull jewellery says something about you and our designer skull rings can be either elegant and subtle or much more statement pieces.

Our skull collection stand out in the market as being 'skull rings with a conscience'. For darker designs beyond skulls, explore our full gothic jewellery collection. Skull rings are one strand of our wider collection of men's rings, all designed and made in our London workshop.

Skull ring questions

What does a skull ring mean?

It is a memento mori, a reminder to live well because life is short. Skull rings were made in England in the 1600s as mourning and memento mori rings. Today most people wear one for themselves. More in our guide to skull rings.

Is it bad luck to wear a skull ring?

No. Its oldest meaning is the opposite of a curse: a reminder to make the most of your life, and to live it well.

Which finger do you wear a skull ring on?

Any finger. Large skulls sit best on the middle or index finger, small ones on the little finger or stacked, and a skull wedding or engagement ring on the fourth finger of the left hand. Measure the finger you will wear it on.

Are your skull rings solid silver?

Yes. Our skull rings are solid sterling silver or solid gold, made in our workshop in Islington, and every precious metal piece is assayed and hallmarked. Two designs, the Skull Tattoo and Sacred Oak rings, are also made in 18ct gold vermeil: 18ct gold over sterling silver.

Can I have stones in the eyes of a skull ring?

On most designs, yes: black sapphires, rubies, diamonds, green tsavorites or blue sapphires, depending on the ring. Choose them on the ring's page, where the price is shown. Rings with stone eyes take four to six weeks to make.

Can a skull ring be an engagement or wedding ring?

Yes. The Catacomb Skull and Bones Ring carries a moissanite or black sapphire on top, and the Mini Skull rings come in 18ct gold and platinum. We can make a pair, engrave inside the band, or design a ring with you. See skull wedding and engagement rings.

How heavy is a skull ring?

It depends on the design and the size. Our range runs from the Mini Skull, small enough to stack, to the Large Skull, about 30 by 21mm across the face. A ring in silver is lighter than the same ring in gold. Does weight matter to you? Ask us before you order.

How long does a skull ring take to make?

Approximately four weeks from order, and four to six weeks with stone eyes. Some rings are in stock and leave sooner. UK shipping is free on orders over £100, and we post internationally.