For those who find beauty in shadows and meaning in the macabre, Hellcat's gothic engagement rings offer a bold reimagining of tradition. Handcrafted in our Birmingham Jewellery Quarter workshop using techniques passed down through generations, each ring is a love letter written in precious metal and stone — for the unconventional bride, the dark romantic, and anyone whose love doesn't fit inside a box.

Central to many of our designs, the skull carries centuries of meaning — memento mori, the cycle of life and death, love that lasts beyond it. A skull engagement ring is every bit as suited to a traditional proposal as a classic solitaire, if your version of tradition comes with a little darkness built in.

Silver & gold
Every ring is made to order in hallmarked 925 sterling silver, 9ct or 18ct gold, so you can choose the tone and durability that suits you. Yellow gold brings warmth and old-world decadence; white gold gives a cooler, modern feel that throws dark gemstones into sharp contrast; silver keeps things classic and effortlessly wearable. Some designs are Victorian and ornate inspired, with delicate bands and hand-carved detail; others are minimal in silhouette.

Gemstones and stone options
Choose from gothic favourites — garnet, onyx, spinel, labradorite — or something more ethereal, like quartz or amethyst. Ethically sourced black diamonds and salt and pepper diamonds with a gothic setting are also available for those who want beautifully dark designs with a classic sparkle.

Bone and wishbone rings
Our bone-inspired designs, including the pear-shaped bone engagement ring, are built with a matching wedding band in mind. The wishbone rings are shaped to sit well with most engagement styles, whether stacked or paired with one of our skull designs.

Made to fit, made by hand
Every ring is handcrafted to your exact size — no compromises on fit. Designed for daily wear, many of our engagement rings double as standalone wedding rings for anyone who prefers one powerful piece rather than a stacked set. All designs are genderless: we make for anyone drawn to gothic and alternative jewellery, regardless of gender, age, or background.

Something more personal
For those wanting a fully one-of-one piece — a specific stone, a custom engraving, a design built from scratch — our semi-custom and bespoke service lets you work directly with the maker to shape a ring around your story. Get in touch to talk it through.