BIKER RINGS: THE ORIGIN

The aftermath of the Mexican Revolution devalued the Peso to being almost worthless. Mexican blacksmiths decided to melt down the metal coins to make objects of higher value. In this case, which sparked a whole revolutionary trend was what has come to be known as ‘Biker Rings’.

These rings were first discovered by American motorcycle clubs in the 1940s, they were a much sort after product due to the ban on brass knuckles. Making these rings the legal replacements for brass knuckles, thus the name ‘Mexican Biker Ring’ from it’s creation in Mexico and the biker enthusiasm.

A majority of us still have that image that these ring are worn by large men, with enormous hands. Obviously that’s because of when they were in trend in the 40s amongst Biker clubs, and others who had occasional events of fisticuffs. But due to the beauty and stunning art work, these rings have spread throughout the world and have joined the world of collectors. One such aficionado was the king of rock and roll himself, Elvis Presley.

In the past biker rings were simple pieces, indian chieftain heads, horseshoes (Elvis’s famous ring), skulls, crossbones, anchors. They were made of brass, some were made of silver. Nowadays these fantastic rings are the works of skilled artisans. Craftsmen who’ve spent hours transforming metal into a ring, and years sculpting the skill to turn those rings into the intricate works of art which sit proudly on your fingers.