Black diamond skull rings bear powerful symbolism, that are strangely ambiguous, yet rising in popularity.

People wearing lots of black, have skull rings and fashion used to be pretty weird. Has anything changed?

The meaning and symbolisms of skulls in fashion and jewelry

Skulls are perhaps the strongest symbol and  reminder of our mortality.

Even in early infancy, we are intrinsically wired to recognize faces. We do so in clouds, tree trunks and in all kinds of everyday objects we encounter everyday.

The skull, however, reminds of both of life and death simultaneously. Skulls are commonly used to symbolize death and danger.

Historically, pirate ships are portrayed to bear the image of a skull on a black flag.

Jewelry, clothing and tattoos often combine the color black and skull imagery  to portray rebellion and non-conformism to societal norms. Ironically this has become high fashion in some circles.

As a result, the true meaning to the individual is hard to establish, as the shock value and stigma associated with people wearing black and embellishing themselves with the kind of imagery that is shocking to some may be completely mainstream to others.

Black & White Diamond Sterling Silver Large Skull Tapered Ring. By The Black Bow Jewelry Company

5/8 Ctw Black & White Diamond Sterling Silver Large Skull Tapered Ring

Black Diamond Oval Skull Sterling Silver Tapered Ring. By The Black Bow Jewelry Company

3/8 Ctw Black Diamond Oval Skull Sterling Silver Tapered Ring

Black Diamond Square Skull Sterling Silver Tapered Ring. By The Black Bow Jewelry Company

1/5 Ctw Black Diamond Square Skull Sterling Silver Tapered Ring

Blue Sapphire Roselike Winged Skull 18K Black Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Women’s Engagement Ring . By Jeulia Co. Ltd

A magnificent 1.5ct gemstone is placed atop this 2.0ct total gem weight ring.  Surrounding the solitaire are .50cts of round pave set diamonds on the ring and band combined. It’s made in 925 sterling silver and it has a 12mm width at its largest point.

Price and availability subject to change as stipulated by the supplier.

Emerald Winged Skull Roselike 925 Sterling Silver with 18K Black Gold Plated Engagement Ring for Women . By Jeulia Co. Ltd

A magnificent 1.5ct gemstone is placed atop this 2.0ct total gem weight ring. Surrounding the solitaire are .50cts of round pave set diamonds on the ring and band combined. It’s made in 925 sterling silver and it has a 12mm width at its largest point.

Price and availability subject to change as stipulated by the supplier.

Roselike Winged Skull 925 Sterling Silver with 18K Black Gold Plated Women’s Pink Sapphire Engagement Ring . By Jeulia Co. Ltd

A magnificent 1.5ct gemstone is placed atop this 2.0ct total gem weight ring. Surrounding the solitaire are .50cts of round pave set diamonds on the ring and band combined. It’s made in 925 sterling silver and it has a 12mm width at its largest point.

Price and availability subject to change as stipulated by the supplier.

Prefect 18K Black Gold Plated Rose & Winged Skull 925 Sterling Silver Women’s Engagement Ring with Pink Gemstone . By Jeulia Co. Ltd

A magnificent 1.5ct pink gemstone is placed atop this 2.0ct total gem weight ring. Surrounding the solitaire are .50cts of round pave set diamonds on the ring and band combined. It’s made in 925 sterling silver and it has a 12mm width at its largest point.

Price and availability subject to change as stipulated by the supplier.

Ruby Black Rose & Winged Skull 18K Black Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Women’s Engagement Ring . By Jeulia Co. Ltd

A magnificent 1.5ct ruby gemstone is placed atop this 2.0ct total gem weight ring. Surrounding the solitaire are .50cts of round pave set diamonds on the ring and band combined. It’s made in 925 sterling silver and it has a 12mm width at its largest point.

Price and availability subject to change as stipulated by the supplier.

Amethyst Rose & Winged Skull 18K Black Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Women’s Engagement Ring . By Jeulia Co. Ltd

A magnificent 1.5ct amethyst gemstone is placed atop this 2.0ct total gem weight ring. Surrounding the solitaire are .50cts of round pave set diamonds on the ring and band combined. It’s made in 925 sterling silver and it has a 12mm width at its largest point.

Price and availability subject to change as stipulated by the supplier.

Blue Topaz Winged Skull Roselike 925 Sterling Silver with 18K Black Gold Plated Women’s Engagement Ring . By Jeulia Co. Ltd

A magnificent 1.5ct blue topaz is placed atop this 2.0ct total gem weight ring. Surrounding the solitaire are .50cts of round pave set diamonds on the ring and band combined. It’s made in 925 sterling silver and it has a 12mm width at its largest point.

Price and availability subject to change as stipulated by the supplier.

Sun Totem Four-skull Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Men’s Ring with 19th Century death quote

There is a remedy for everything but death. – Old French proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Sun Totem Four-skull Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Men’s Ring

Princess Cut Black Diamond with Sapphire Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Until death there is no knowing what may befall. – Old Italian proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Princess Cut Black Diamond with Sapphire Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring

Princess Cut Black Diamond with Amethyst Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Thousands drink themselves to death before one dies of thirst. – Old German proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Princess Cut Black Diamond with Amethyst Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring

Four-Skull Design Princess Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Death spares neither Pope nor beggar. – Old Portuguese proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Four-Skull Design Princess Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring

Princess Cut Black Diamond with Emerald Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

The thirteenth man brings death. – Old Dutch proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Princess Cut Black Diamond with Emerald Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring

Princess Cut Black Diamond with Aquamarine Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Death keeps no almanack. – Old Dutch proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Princess Cut Black Diamond with Aquamarine Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring

Princess Cut Black Diamond with Pink Sapphire Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

The end of all things is death. – Old Dutch proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Princess Cut Black Diamond with Pink Sapphire Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring

Princess Cut Black Diamond with Pink Sapphire Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Death is in the pot. – Old Dutch proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Princess Cut Black Diamond with Pink Sapphire Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring

Round Cut Black Diamond Rose Gold Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Designer Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

He waits long that waits for another man’s death. – Old Dutch proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Round Cut Black Diamond Rose Gold Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Designer Engagement Ring

Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Designer Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

There is help for everything, except death. – Old Danish proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Designer Engagement Ring

Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Designer Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

Death does not blow a trumpet. – Old Danish proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Designer Engagement Ring

Round Cut Black Diamond with Amethyst Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Few have luck, all have death. – Old Danish proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Round Cut Black Diamond with Amethyst Sidestone Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Four-Skull Design Skull Ring

Twist Vapor-like 2-tone Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Grey hairs are death’s blossoms. – Old Danish proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Twist Vapor-like 2-tone Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring

Twist Vapor-like Black Ribbons 2-tone Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

What is play to the cat is death to the mouse. – Old Danish proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Twist Vapor-like Black Ribbons 2-tone Round Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring

Mysterious Brilliant Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Three-skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Advice after the mischief is like medicine after death. – Old Danish proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Mysterious Brilliant Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Three-skull Design Skull Ring

Nice Brilliant Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Three-skull Design Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

What is play to the strong is death to the weak. – Old Danish proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Nice Brilliant Cut Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Three-skull Design Skull Ring

Head Black Diamond Plated Sterling Silver Two Skull Designer Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

He pulls at a long rope who desires another’s death. – Old French proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Head Black Diamond Plated Sterling Silver Two Skull Designer Engagement Ring

Rose & Winged Skull 1.5CT Black Diamond Rhodium Plated 925 Sterling Silver Women’s Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

Death takes the poor man’s cow and the rich man’s child. – Old French proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Rose & Winged Skull 1.5CT Black Diamond Rhodium Plated 925 Sterling Silver Women’s Engagement Ring

Two Skull Design Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

He hauls at a long rope who expects another’s death. – Old Italian proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: Two Skull Design Black Diamond Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Skull Ring

3.0 CT Black Diamond with Emerald Eyes Sterling Silver Skeleton Head Designer Skull Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

The strong man’s sport is the sickly man’s death. – Old German proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: 3.0 CT Black Diamond with Emerald Eyes Sterling Silver Skeleton Head Designer Skull Engagement Ring

3.0 CT Black Diamond with Red Ruby Eyes Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

Many hounds are the death of the hare. – Old German proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: 3.0 CT Black Diamond with Red Ruby Eyes Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring

3.0 CT Black Diamond with Aquamarine Eyes Skeleton Head Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

Too many sacks are the death of the ass. – Old German proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: 3.0 CT Black Diamond with Aquamarine Eyes Skeleton Head Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring

3.0 CT Black Diamond with Black Eyes Skeleton Head Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

Feign death and the bull will leave you. – Old Portuguese proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: 3.0 CT Black Diamond with Black Eyes Skeleton Head Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring

3.0 CT Rose Gold Black Diamond Sterling Silver Skull Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

To change one’s habits smacks of death. – Old Portuguese proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: 3.0 CT Rose Gold Black Diamond Sterling Silver Skull Engagement Ring

3.0 CT Black Diamond with Amaranth Sidestone Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

When flies swarm in March, sheep come to their death. – Old Dutch proverb from A polyglot of foreign proverbs (Henry G Bohn – 1857). Image: 3.0 CT Black Diamond with Amaranth Sidestone Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring

3.0 CT Black Diamond Skeleton Head Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring with 19th Century death quote

When it is God’s will to plague a man, a mouse can bite him to death. – Old Dutch proverb. Image: 3.0 CT Black Diamond Skeleton Head Sterling Silver Designer Skull Engagement Ring

Emerald Cut Amethyst Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Designer Skull Ring with 19th Century death quote

Time goes, death comes. – Old Dutch proverb. Image: Emerald Cut Amethyst Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver Designer Skull Ring