Winged Skull Ring Handmade in Sterling Silver with Jeweled Eyes

A human skull has been a symbol of death across cultures for thousands of years. What is the deeper meaning for this ancient symbol? The symbolism of the skull is much more complicated and meaningful than it might appear on the surface and beyond what even the wearer may consciously comprehend, but sense intuitively.

The Skull's meaning when worn as a jewelry item has been a way to celebrate lost loved ones and as a reminder of the wearer's own mortality.
Rather than intending to be unpleasant or morbid, the use of a skull as an image of death is simply stating a fact. It is up to the viewer to reflect upon what this means to them. Since your time is limited, you should make the most of it. You should seize every day you have and live life to the fullest.

Many people choose to wear a skull ring because they believe in the things that it represents: life and death, rebellion, and a reminder to live every moment to the fullest. This relates to its most popular symbolic meaning to describe strength and masculinity, which may partly explain why it remains so popular among men. Whether it's the biker gang subculture or rock fans, or fans of the gothic style, wearing a skull is associated with masculinity, courage and rebellion.

As reminders of death, skulls also symbolize equality. This is because we all share a common fate. And, as a skull, we all look the same. The greatest king's skull looks no different than the poorest beggar's.

All of this complicated symbolic meaning is present in a skull ring. Each one carries centuries of symbolic power. Even if the average person doesn't know the exact meaning, they will still have a sense of the power of the image.

Wearing a skull ring tells the world that these beliefs are important to you. Some people may not like to look at a skull. They don't care for the reminder of death. Those who do wear them appreciate the complexity of the symbol. Plus, it shows others your beliefs, meaning you can find kindred spirits who appreciate the symbolism as much as you do.

Each of these handmade rings begins as a unique carved wax model which is then cast in .925 Sterling Silver. After the bezel is installed and all finishing work is completed it is coated in a layer of black patina to emphasize the raised portions of the design and the dragon wing band. The piece is then brought back to a high polish to contrast and the stones flush set in place in the eye sockets of the skull. The openings in the skull allow light to shine through in order to bring the stones to life. All of this work from the wax model to casting and finishing is performed by me in house at the Drakenforge workshop.

I take the longevity and durability of my work seriously so I also offer a quality guarantee on everything I create. If any part of this piece fails, you pay shipping to return it to me and I will repair/replace whatever is needed to make the piece functional again, this includes: One Free Ring resizing after initial purchase, chain repairs, replacement of missing stones and broken solder seams. I want this piece to last a lifetime so anything within reason and not a result of obvious abuse I will take care of at no charge and I will work with you to repair any accidental damage at a discounted price.

I offer three 2mm round cut stone options and am willing to find any stones you are interested in that I do not offer. If you prefer different materials used in the construction or personalization of the design please contact me with your customization ideas! I am more than willing to produce exactly what you want, usually for no additional labor.

This ring is shipped to you in gift box with care instructions and free high quality polishing cloth.