Sterling Silver Repousse Skull & Bones Ring — Taxco .925

The hammer stroke of the Taxco artisan in every embossed line: skull and bones in relief.

Specifications

• Material: Sterling .925 with Hallmark
• Technique: Hand-repousse
• Design: Front-facing skull with alternating crossbones
• Finish: Mirror polish with darkened relief
• Style: Prehispanic
• Weight: 6.7 g
• Size: 6 (in stock; custom sizing ~2 weeks)
• Origin: Taxco, Mexico

This solid silver band awakens your ancestral side. Skulls and crossbones in hand-hammered relief — a symbol the Aztecs wore as an amulet of protection and transformation. Every piece leaves the Taxco workshop slightly different, because repousse is handwork and precision, not machinery. It's the ring that travels with you through everyday life without asking permission.

Authentic sterling .925, marked with the hallmark — proof of purity. The repousse technique is ancient, inherited from pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Each hammer stroke with a punch tool is an artisan's decision: no two pieces are ever exactly alike. In Taxco, this mastery has been passed down for 500 years of continuous silversmithing.

Taxco is the world synonym for artisanal silver. Since the 16th century, when silver was discovered in the mountains of Guerrero, the goldsmiths of Taxco transformed metal into art. Today, the Art Taxco story continues that legacy: pieces made and assembled in the heart of Mexican silversmithing, backed by our Lifetime Buyback Program.

Key Benefits

• ✦ Authentic sterling .925 with hallmark
• ✦ Taxco repousse: each hammer stroke is an artisan's choice
• ✦ Prehispanic design, symbol of protection
• ✦ 33% OFF selected rings 2026
• ✦ Buyback with no expiration up to 70%

Perfect For

• 🎁 Everyday wear, robust and bold
• 💍 Lovers of ancestral symbolism
• 👤 Men and women seeking authenticity

Sizes & Shipping

Available size: 6. See how to measure your ring size. Ships 2-3 business days. Need a different size? Custom sizing in ~2 weeks: hola@artetaxco.mx

Lifetime Buyback Program — Your Silver Always Has Value

Buy risk-free. We buy back your ring whenever you decide, up to 70% in store credit, no expiration. Learn about the Lifetime Buyback Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is repousse?
A: An ancient technique where the artisan hammers from the back with hand punches to create raised relief. Every piece is unique because no two people strike exactly the same way.

Q: Why do repousse rings weigh more?
A: Repousse requires thicker silver to withstand the deformation without cracking. That's durability, not filler.

Q: Is this ring unisex?
A: Yes. The design and weight work on any finger and any gender. The skull is not a gender symbol — it's a symbol of transformation.

Have Silver You No Longer Wear?

Old or inherited silver — we buy it back. Email hola@artetaxco.mx with photos.

Hand-crafted in a Taxco workshop — once stock runs out, it's gone.