skull ring

Bony finger band

A skull ring is a ring featuring a human skull as its central design element, typically cast in silver or other metal.

Associated with biker culture, heavy metal, and gothic fashion, skull rings project toughness or rebellion: He wore a chunky skull ring on his index finger.

The imagery suggests mortality, defiance, or membership in a subculture.

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jewelry · statement piece · silver jewelry · silver · death · bones · punk · metal · pirate · crossbones · macabre · rocker · heavy · band · finger · chrome · rebel · memento mori

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symbolism/aesthetic

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Spousal jewelry worn daily

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cultural association

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Commemorative graduation jewelry

grandmother's ring · heirloom ring · cocktail ring · pearls

subcultural association

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Commemorative graduation jewelry

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Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G