Worn for a Reason
Every design here comes from a tradition: a mantra for calm, a dragon for strength, a guardian to keep watch. On your hand, it becomes a small reminder you see many times a day.
Chinese Guardian Lion Ring
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$40.95
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Chinese Guardian Lion Ring
$40.95
Double Blessing
10% off
Any 2 pieces
Triple Blessing
15% off
Any 3 pieces
Shipping: 7-10 Business Days
30 Days Risk Free Return
100% Authentic & Handcrafted
It is showing you every tooth it has.
This is a shishi (石獅), the lion that sits at the gate. There is a pair of them outside temples, banks and old family houses across China, one with a paw on a ball, one with a paw on a cub, both with their mouths open. In the West they get called foo dogs. They are not there to be looked at. They are there so that whatever is outside knows it has been seen.
The open mouth is the whole design. A gate lion roars because the roar is the job, and the tradition puts everything into the face: the squared teeth, the fangs at the corners, the bulging eyes, and a mane cut into spirals so the light moves through it as your hand moves.
For anyone whose job is standing between something and the people behind them. It is a threshold creature. The threshold is where it belongs and that is not a subtle thing to wear.
The band is wide, and the width is what gives the mane and the jaw room to be cut deep enough to hold shadow.
Details
- Material: 316L stainless steel
- Band width: 20mm
- Sizes: US 7 to 13
- Motif: Guardian lion (shishi, 石獅), also called a foo dog, in relief
- Care: Waterproof, will not fade or plate off
- Sizing note: Wide band, consider sizing up
Wearing & Care
Getting the size right
Measure, then go up one. A wide band sits tighter than a narrow one at the same nominal size.
Looking after stainless steel
Nothing. No polishing, no taking it off for water, no green mark on your finger. The dark tone sitting in the recesses is the steel itself rather than a coating, so there is nothing on it that can wear off. A cloth if it dulls.
It will outlast the person you give it to, which is either reassuring or not depending on your temperament.
Shipping
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 1-2 business days, and estimated shipping times are below:
- US: 7 to 10 Business days
- UK: 7 to 10 Business days
- CA: 7 to 10 Business days
- AU: 7 to 10 Business days
- EU: 7 to 10 Business days
- Rest of world: 7 to 15 Business days
You will receive shipping confirmation emails with your tracking number once your parcel has been shipped.
Returns
Wrong size, or not what you pictured? Send it back within 30 days of delivery.
Why buy here
Earth Tibet vs Others
| What matters | Earth Tibet | A typical jewellery shop |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing | US sizes listed, or adjustable | Vague or missing sizes |
| Material | Specify clearly in Specification section | Lie about the material |
| The meaning | Explained on every page | Left decorative |
| Delivery | Tracked, 7 to 10 business days | Often untracked |
| Returns | 30 days, risk free | Tricky & Unfair Policy |
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my ring size?
Rings that come in sizes have a Size Guide link under the size options. It shows how to measure your finger with a piece of string and matches the result to US, UK and EU sizes. Rings without size options are adjustable or one size, and the Specifications say which.
What if it does not fit?
Send it back within 30 days. Open-band rings can also be adjusted by gently squeezing or widening the band.
Is it real silver?
Only when the listing says 925. Tibetan silver is a silver-coloured alloy, and we name the exact metal in the Specifications on every ring.
Will it tarnish or change colour?
Tibetan silver darkens gradually with wear, which most people prefer, and a soft cloth brightens it again. Stainless steel does not fade or tarnish.
Can I wear it in water?
Stainless steel rings are fine in water. Take off Tibetan silver, gold-toned and stone-set rings before washing up, swimming or using hand cream.