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.
Imperial Dragon Ring
Silver / 7
$40.93
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Imperial Dragon Ring
$40.93
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
The dragon was the emperor's animal, and Chinese sumptuary codes were specific about it. How many claws, on what garment, worn by whom. Five claws belonged to the throne.
What the creature actually commands is water and weather, and through them the harvest, fortune and rank. That is why the throne wanted it kept back, and the restriction is most of the reason a dragon still reads as authority now that anybody can wear one.
This one circles the band without a break, cut in relief, so it reads from every angle and from the back of the hand as readily as the front. There is no front to keep straight, which matters more than it sounds on a ring you intend to wear every day.
The dark channel behind it is doing real work. Relief cut into bare steel tends to vanish, because polished metal throws back a single sheet of light and flattens whatever is standing on it. Blackening the recess and leaving the raised parts bright is what makes the shape legible from across a room.
Two finishes. The steel is quiet enough for an office. The gold tone is not quiet, and is not attempting to be.
Details
- Material: 316L stainless steel
- Finishes: Steel, gold tone
- Band width: 10mm
- Motif: Dragon in relief, running the full circumference
- Detail: Blackened recess between polished rims
- Care: Waterproof, will not fade or plate off
- Sizing note: Wide band, consider sizing up
Wearing & Care
Getting the size right
Ten millimetres is wide for a band, and a wide ring sits tighter than a narrow one at the same nominal size. Measure properly, and if you fall between sizes take the larger one.
Looking after stainless steel
Waterproof, no need to take it off, nothing to polish. A cloth if it dulls. The gold tone is an ion coating bonded into the surface, so it holds up far better than gold-plated brass, where the layer eventually rubs through.
A good first piece if you have never worn a ring and want to find out whether you will.
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.