About Us
Not Just Jewelry.
A Declaration of Who You Are.
You don’t wear a Morgan Silver Dollar or a Gold Eagle coin ring to make a fashion statement.
You wear it because you still believe in strength. In craftsmanship. In America.
Your Story, Forged in Silver and Gold
At some point, you looked around and realized something had changed.
The country you love feels unfamiliar. The values you hold dear — integrity, independence, honor — don’t seem to hold the same weight.
But you haven’t changed. You still believe in what made this country great. And you’re not about to apologize for it.
Our rings weren’t designed for just anyone.
They were forged for people like you — men who build, who serve, who lead. Men who believe legacy matters.
Wearing one isn’t about decoration. It’s about declaration.
That America’s story isn’t finished. That it runs through your veins.
And now, through your hands.
What We Make, and Why It Matters
Every Silver State Foundry ring starts as a real coin — silver or gold, minted in a time when craftsmanship mattered and money meant something.
We don’t melt them down or recast them.
We preserve their history. Every letter. Every star. Every eagle.
The result is a one-of-a-kind piece that still carries the weight and symbolism of the era it came from.
It feels heavy because it is.
It matters because you do.
Veteran-Owned. Proudly American. No Apologies.
Silver State Foundry was founded by Terry Ladd, a U.S. Army veteran who provided communications support for the Patriot Missile Batteries during the Gulf War.
What started as a hands-on hobby quickly became something bigger:
A way to turn iconic American coins into meaningful, wearable reminders of who we are and where we come from.
Today, our small team handcrafts each piece in the USA, carrying forward the legacy of Western craftsmanship and American pride. We don’t chase trends. We don’t cut corners.
We believe in doing things right — not fast, not cheap, but right.
Built on Real American History
Every piece we make starts with a genuine U.S. silver or gold coin — chosen not just for its metal, but for its meaning. We source from trusted coin experts who understand what these coins represent: craftsmanship, heritage, and a time when American money stood for something.
Each item is made to order, never pulled from a shelf. Our team uses time-honored silversmithing methods and custom-built tools to preserve every detail, star, and eagle.
No shortcuts. No mass production. In fact, we reject 15–20% of finished pieces because they don’t meet our heirloom-level standards.
That’s how we make sure every ring, every pendant, every money clip is something you’d be proud to wear — and one day, pass down.
This Isn’t Jewelry. This Is a Reminder.
It’s a reminder that you come from something strong.
That values like honor, grit, and freedom aren’t outdated — they’re being eroded by convenience and noise.
It’s a signal to your sons and grandsons.
A tribute to your brothers in arms.
A reminder that not everything is meant to be thrown away — especially your values.
And it’s a promise:
To never forget where we came from.
To always stand for what’s right.
To forge something that lasts.
Our Values
- We believe craftsmanship still matters.
- We believe what you wear should say something — and mean something.
- We believe your ring should tell a story — your story.
- We believe in preserving the past. In honoring tradition. In doing things the right way, even when it’s harder.
- We believe the world moves too fast. That most things are made to be tossed aside. But meaning? Meaning is earned. Forged over time.
- We believe what you wear should matter — because you matter.
Where We're Headed
We’re not here to be the biggest. We’re here to be the most meaningful.
To keep crafting rings with purpose — built for men who still believe in America, and in themselves.
To remind you where you came from.
To celebrate what you stand for.
To give you something real in a world that’s forgotten how.
If that sounds like you, welcome. You’re in the right place.
— Terry Ladd
Founder, Silver State Foundry