Timeless style! The Gryphon was thought to be an especially powerful and majestic creature. Also known for guarding treasure, in antiquity it was a symbol of divine power and a guardian of the divine. Being a union of a terrestrial beast and an aerial bird, it was seen in Christianity to be a symbol of Jesus Christ, who was both human and divine. Carved with great attention to detail by jewelry designer Jim Walton of Colorado, this Gryphon Ring tapers from front to back. Cast in sterling silver & 14k Gold, then oxidized to accentuate the wonderful detailing.