Description
Skulls, swirling smoke, and a sparkling gemstone halo come together in this Art Deco Smokin’ Skull Halo Ring. The design combines the dramatic character of Gothic jewelry with the decorative metalwork of Art Deco-inspired rings, creating something far removed from a traditional engagement ring.
A sculpted skull appears on each side of the ring, surrounded by curling wisps of smoke. The smoke-like details flow around the skulls, giving the metalwork an almost animated appearance. Rather than being simple decorations attached to an ordinary band, the skulls and surrounding patterns are central to the ring’s design.
Above the sculpted details sits a round center gemstone, encircled by a halo of smaller stones. Additional accents extend along the shoulders, introducing sparkle without concealing the unusual metalwork beneath the setting.
Skull and Smoke Details
The ring’s personality comes largely from its sculptural elements. The skulls are visible from the sides, making the design interesting from angles that are often overlooked in conventional engagement rings.
The curling smoke provides a decorative transition between the skulls and the gemstone setting. Its flowing shapes contrast with the more structured halo, combining organic curves with a symmetrical arrangement of gemstones.
We also have a shorter version of this design featuring smaller skulls. This offers an alternative for someone who likes the original concept but prefers a less prominent skull setting.
Gemstones and Metal Options
The pictured ring features a 5mm round center gemstone, but stones between approximately 4mm and 7mm can be used. The halo contains 1.3mm accents, while the shoulder gemstones measure approximately 1.5mm.
Diamonds, moissanite, sapphires, and other suitable gemstones can be considered for the center. Colored stones offer an especially interesting contrast with the Gothic-inspired design.
The smaller accent gemstones can be diamonds, cubic zirconia, emeralds, rubies, or sapphires, subject to availability in the required sizes.
The original design has approximately 1/3 to 3/4 carat of accent gemstones, depending on the center stone size.
Available metals include sterling silver, yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, palladium, and platinum. Ring sizes range from 3 to 16.
This ring is an unconventional choice for an engagement, anniversary, or statement piece, particularly for someone who appreciates skull jewelry with elaborate detailing rather than a plain, heavy band.
See other examples in our Custom Skull Engagement Rings collection, or request a quote for your preferred gemstone and version of the Smokin’ Skull design.
