The Scandinavian Bear Ring is a ring in 925 sterling silver carved with a bear, the animal Norse tradition tied to warriors said to fight with raw spirit and unbreakable will. The relief is cut deep enough that the fur reads as separate ridges rather than a smooth surface, and the carving carries around the sides of the ring. It is worked so the bear keeps its shape from every angle the hand turns, which is what separates it from a motif stamped onto a flat front panel. The bear stands for endurance, loyalty and independence, worn as a symbol rather than as a religious piece.
