Key takeaways
• King Ranch and Clint Orms have launched a limited-edition collaboration featuring six handcrafted sterling silver heirloom pieces.
• The collection includes belt buckles, money clips, a scarf slide, and a hat pin, with prices ranging from $325 to $1,750.
• Each item is individually hand-engraved in Kerrville, Texas, and features iconic King Ranch symbols like the Running W brand and the legendary sire Monkey.
(KERRVILLE, TEXAS) — King Ranch and Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths have announced an exclusive collaboration celebrating two iconic Texas legacies rooted in craftsmanship, heritage, and enduring quality. The limited-edition collection features six signature Clint Orms pieces, handcrafted in sterling silver and featuring King Ranch symbolism executed with Clint Orms’ hallmark hand-engraving techniques. Each piece will be available exclusively through King Ranch Saddle Shop stores and the King Ranch online store at krsaddleshop.com.
The Running W belt buckle and Running W money clip feature King Ranch’s iconic brand, made in sterling silver and surrounded by hand-cut scrollwork that reflects traditional Western engraving patterns. Designed for daily wear, both pieces balance durability with refinement, offering functional heirlooms meant to age gracefully.
The Running W scarf slide offers a more understated expression of the collaboration, designed to add polish without excess. Its clean lines and subtle engraving allow the historic brand to stand on its own, making it a versatile accessory suited for both formal and everyday use.
The Bull belt buckle and Bull money clip pay tribute to Monkey, the legendary foundation sire of the Santa Gertrudis breed and one of the most influential animals in King Ranch history. Monkey’s likeness is captured in bold relief, with meticulous attention given to proportion, expression, and depth. Surrounding hand-engraving adds movement and texture, reinforcing the animal’s strength and significance while preserving a timeless aesthetic. These pieces honor Monkey’s enduring legacy and the Ranch’s lasting impact on American ranching and livestock innovation.
The Bull hat pin features Monkey rendered in fine detail at the head and branded with the iconic Running W. The pin itself is formed as a twisted sterling silver toothpick and hand-engraved to create subtle texture and depth.
Each item is individually hand-engraved in Kerrville, Texas, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike. The collection reflects a shared reverence for heritage, craftsmanship, and the belief that meaningful objects should be built to endure, worn today, and passed on for generations.
“This collaboration is a natural extension of what both King Ranch and Clint Orms represent,” said Donna Colaco, head of the King Ranch Saddle Shop. “Each piece honors the values that define the Ranch stewardship, tradition, and craftsmanship while offering something that can be worn, used, and passed down. These are objects with meaning, not just adornment.”
The designs draw inspiration directly from King Ranch history, including the iconic Running W brand and Monkey, the legendary foundation sire of the Santa Gertrudis breed. These elements are rendered through hand-engraved scrollwork, wriggle engraving, and forged silver forms, ensuring no two pieces are exactly alike.
For Clint Orms, the collaboration represents a meeting of two deeply respected Texas institutions.
“King Ranch represents everything I admire: legacy, integrity, and a commitment to doing things the right way,” said Clint Orms, founder and master silversmith. “To create pieces that carry their history, while applying the techniques I’ve spent a lifetime refining, is an honor. These are meant to be worn, lived in, and felt, not just today, but decades from now.”
Prices for the collection range from $325 to $1,750, depending on the piece. Items will be available at King Ranch Saddle Shop locations and online upon delivery, with no planned end date for the collaboration. Each item arrives in a custom leatherette presentation box with a silver polishing cloth, underscoring the collectible nature of each piece and its role as a lasting symbol of Texas heritage.
About Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths
Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths is known worldwide for exceptional hand-engraved silver and gold work rooted in Western tradition. Based in Texas, the studio produces heirloom-quality buckles, jewelry, and accessories using techniques passed down through generations. Each piece reflects an uncompromising commitment to craftsmanship, precision, and authenticity.
About King Ranch
Founded in 1853, King Ranch is one of the most storied ranches in the world, encompassing more than 825,000 acres in South Texas. Known for its leadership in ranching, wildlife management, and stewardship, King Ranch remains a symbol of Texas heritage, family legacy, and enduring tradition.
