Detail That Holds Up Close
Petals raised from the silver, scales linked into a band, cords braided by hand. Every bracelet is made to be looked at closely, and to be worn every day.
Dragon Scale Bracelet
17.5cm / 7in
$76.82
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Dragon Scale Bracelet
$76.82
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
Under the dragon's throat there is one scale that lies the wrong way round.
The nilin (逆鱗), the reverse scale. Chinese texts say a dragon will tolerate being ridden, but touch that one scale and it kills you. It turned into a figure of speech that is still in use: everyone has a nilin, the single subject you do not raise with them. Han Feizi (韓非子) used it to warn officials about how to advise a king and stay alive.
So a band made entirely of scales is carrying more implication than it looks like it is.
They also move. The band is linked, so it flexes and shifts as your wrist turns and the scales catch light at different angles as they go. It behaves more like something living than a bracelet usually does. It closes with a toggle: the dragon holds a ring in its jaws, the tail end is the bar, and the bar drops through the ring to fasten it. Nothing about the closure is tucked out of sight, which is the point, because it is the part of the bracelet people look at first.
For anyone who has found bracelets static and a bit dead on the wrist. This one does something when you move.
Details
- Material: 316L stainless steel
- Sizing: Measure your wrist and add about 1.5cm / 0.6in
- Clasp: Toggle, dragon-head ring with bar
- Motif: Dragon head with linked scale band, nilin (逆鱗)
- Care: Waterproof, will not fade or plate off
Wearing & Care
Nothing to maintain and no plating to wear through. Linked bracelets can catch on knitwear, which is the one thing to watch.
Toggles are worth understanding before you order. The weight of the band is what keeps the bar seated, so the fit needs to be close. Measure properly and take the size that fits rather than the one above it, because a toggle worn loose is the only way this comes off on its own.
The dragon holding the ring in its jaws is the detail people notice second, once they have stopped looking at the scales.
Sizing
Cuffs and sliding-knot cords are adjustable. Set a cuff once by gently squeezing or widening it, then slide it on from the side. Pull the knots on a cord until it sits right.
Chain and clasp bracelets come in set lengths: measure your wrist and add about 1.5cm / 0.6in. Bangles cannot be resized, so read the sizing note under Details before you order.
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.
Worn Where You See It
A bracelet sits in view all day, every time you reach for something. Every design here carries a meaning from tradition: a lotus for purity, a dragon for strength, a knotted cord for protection.
Why buy here
Earth Tibet vs Others
| What matters | Earth Tibet | A typical jewellery shop |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing | Lengths 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
Will it fit my wrist?
Cuffs and sliding-knot cords adjust to fit. Chain and clasp bracelets come in set lengths, so measure your wrist and add about 1.5cm / 0.6in. The Sizing section above has the detail.
What is it made of?
The exact material of every bracelet is named under Details on this page, whether that is Tibetan silver, stainless steel, cotton cord, wood or stone.
Will it tarnish or fade?
Tibetan silver darkens gradually with wear, and a soft cloth brightens it again. Stainless steel does not fade or tarnish. Cotton cord softens and fades with wear, which is the life it is meant to have.
Can I wear it in water?
Stainless steel is fine in water. Take off Tibetan silver, plated, wooden and stone bracelets before swimming or washing up. A plain cord can stay on, though water softens and fades it faster.
What if it does not fit?
Send it back within 30 days of delivery. Open cuffs can also be adjusted by gently squeezing or widening the band.