Twenty Compass
Étoile Ring
The Étoile Ring is a Canadian-designed finger ring by Twenty Compass, crafted from gold-plated stainless steel with a polished five-point star top and a tapered band. Its band width is 2 cm. User reviews on Reddit note that the gold plating may show wear after initial use, and some have reported negative customer service experiences.
- Color
- Gold
- Material
- Gold-plated stainless steel
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Specifications
A gold-plated stainless steel ring designed in Canada.
Gold-plated finish, stainless steel base, 2 cm width.
- Color
- Gold · yellow
- Material
- Gold-plated stainless steel
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Rings
Additional Attributes
- gold-plated stainless steel
- designed in Canada
- width: 2 cm
Product Insights
The Étoile Ring by Twenty Compass offers a stainless steel core that is harder, lighter, and longer-lasting than brass, preventing dents and deformation while reducing perceived weight. However, the gold plating often fades after the first wear despite recommended care, and the brand allegedly removes negative reviews, offers only store credit for returns (with buyer paying shipping), and provides unhelpful customer service for plating defects. Nickel safety is unconfirmed, and for fit, size up if normally wearing a slim ring size 7.
Verified claims
- Plating durability
- Buyers report the gold plating tends to fade or wear off quickly, sometimes after the first wear.
- Fit
- Order size 8 if you normally wear size 7 in slim rings.
- Measuring method
- Use a 20 mm wide paper strip, not a standard thin sizer.
- Core durability
- The stainless steel core has a Brinell hardness of 120–220, roughly double brass's 55–73, so it resists dents and deformation better than a brass base.
- Weight feel
- Stainless steel core is lighter than brass, reducing the ring's perceived weight.
- Nickel safety
- The brand does not confirm the ring is nickel-free, and stainless steel often contains nickel, so it may not be hypoallergenic for buyers with nickel sensitivities.
- Customer service
- Buyers report unhelpful customer service for gold plating defects.
- Plating care
- Buyers report that even with recommended care, the gold plating often fades after first wear.
- Material
- Gold-plated stainless steel core is harder, lighter, and longer-lasting than brass.
- Value
- At $29.95, it's roughly $3 more than a brass ring but upgrades to stainless steel.
- Gold plating
- Buyers report gold plating can fade after first wear; the stainless steel core remains intact.
- Base metal composition
- The ring's band is made from stainless steel rather than brass or copper, so it is less likely to cause green-finger tarnishing than plated brass.
- Wide band sizing
- Because the 20 mm band runs about a full size small, buyers who normally wear a 7 in a slim ring should order the 8 for a comparable fit.
- Sustainability
- Twenty Compass makes the ring from recycled stainless steel with up to 99.9% reclaimed content.
Product record
- Title
- Étoile Ring
- Brand
- Twenty Compass
- Price
- 50 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 4 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Étoile Ring: Choose this if you want a statement ring with a domed five-point star top on a smooth tapered band, offered in a polished gold-tone finish on gold-plated stainless steel. It is designed in Canada, measures 2 cm wide, and comes in sizes 7 and 8. Note that it is plated rather than solid gold, which may matter if you prefer un-plated metal.[1,2] | Triple Ring: Choose this if you want a three-band stacked look: three smooth, interlocked polished metal bands sit in a slightly offset stack with a rounded, 7 mm-wide profile and a highly reflective finish. It is made of stainless steel with 14-karat gold plating rather than solid gold, and is designed in Canada, offered in sizes 7 and 8.[3,4] |
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A polished gold-tone ring with a domed five-point star motif as the top, mounted on a plain tapered band; the star has rounded points and a smooth reflective surface.
- Star top geometryFive-point star shape forming the ring's top with rounded, slightly bulbous points and a domed convex surface.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.39 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface finishHigh-polish reflective metal finish showing clear specular highlights and mirror-like reflections on the star and band.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.35 (high) - Band styleSmooth continuous band that tapers slightly as it approaches the star top; inner band visible and also polished.
1 region
x 0.54 · y 0.42 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (medium) - Edge and transitionSeamless transition between the star motif and the band with no visible solder lines or fasteners on the visible side.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (medium) - MarkingsNo legible stamps, hallmarks, or text visible on the ring surface in this view.
Other
Studio shot on a seamless white background with soft directional lighting from the upper left producing a soft cast shadow to the right; image is tightly cropped with the ring centered slightly below middle.
- Background and stagingPlain white seamless background with no props or packaging visible.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creating a smooth highlight on the star and a soft cast shadow extending to the lower right.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Shot compositionProduct centered slightly below the vertical midpoint with ample negative space above; camera angle is slightly above and in front of the ring, showing the star face and part of the inner band.
- Image qualityHigh resolution with crisp edges and clear detail; no motion blur or compression artifacts visible.
Colors
warm polished gold· star top and band#CCAB74- Star top geometryFive-point star shape forming the ring's top with rounded, slightly bulbous points and a domed convex surface.
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/FrugalFemaleFashionCAReddit users report negative experiences with Twenty Compass rings, citing poor gold plating quality and bad customer service, with one positive review for a necklace.
Majority of comments about rings report quality issues and poor customer service; one unrelated necklace review was positive.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday jewelry (rings, necklaces)
Watch Out For
Source Threads
Negative experience with Twenty Compass rings quality
Really bad quality of gold. Their plated product goes off after the first time I wear them. I bought two different rings, both really cheap.
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